[TowerTalk] lightning arrester suggesstions

[J. Hunt]

 hey Tom,
The best lightning protection is Polyphaser products.  They come in many styles, connection type, RF power level, and frequency range. Just google it (lol). 
Many manufactures out their, yet the commercial people (and myself) use maximum protection by Polyphsser.  Yes they are more expensive, yet cheap insurance for your electronics.  

Thanks and 73,James KI5DQ
    On Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 11:16:36 AM CST, wa9wsj via TowerTalk <towertalk at contesting.com> wrote:  
 
 Hello Gents,

I've been asked to help with a vhf/uhf station installation. I was asked "what type, model etc of lightning arrester should I use"? The antenna is only a fiberglass dual band vertical and will not be above the tree tops.

This gent lives in the mountains/forest of Idaho.
I've never used one, I just disconnect coax when storms are predicted, but can't expect him to do the same.

So, what are the prevailing thoughts/suggestions about this?

Thanks so much!

73

Tom wa9wsj

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