Re: [Elecraft] Grounding, Lightning & Attic Antennas

2023-07-30 Thread Ed Cole
Well...I'm blessed to live in a region with No* lightening activity, so generally have ignored doing all the preventative work. *We hear thunder about once every 4-5 years and see lightening even less often. But winter wind brings static build-up on exposed metal (antennas and wires) so

Re: [Elecraft] Grounding, Lightning & Attic Antennas

2023-07-30 Thread G4GNX
> I disagree. Reflectors are the ideal place to discuss and learn, although > strictly speaking it might be better to use a reflector dedicated to the > subject. > > Anecdotal evidence can be extremely useful, even if it treads on someone > else’s toes. > > Using a single source and taking

Re: [Elecraft] Grounding, Lightning & Attic Antennas

2023-07-29 Thread Jim Brown
On 7/29/2023 7:18 PM, Steve L wrote: What I don’t clearly see is how to provide a station and antenna ground for a basement operating position. Steve, Email reflectors are NOT the place to learn this stuff, but they are the place to learn where to learn it. STUDY the link I provided to my

Re: [Elecraft] Grounding, Lightning & Attic Antennas

2023-07-29 Thread Steve L
I might add to my own question… - All wiring entering the house and in the development is underground: electricity, phone, internet - I can guarantee our builder did not use lead lined plywood for the roof deck otherwise creating a faraday shield in the attic - There’s no Hardee board

Re: [Elecraft] Grounding, Lightning & Attic Antennas

2023-07-29 Thread Fred Jensen
0:42 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Grounding, Lightning & Attic Antennas Jim & Co., I’m reading all the recent posts on the Elecraft reflector concerning lightning protection… After a recent move, I am working on the design and construction of attic antennas for b

Re: [Elecraft] Grounding, Lightning & Attic Antennas

2023-07-29 Thread Ray Maxfield
; > -Original Message- > > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of Steve L > > Sent: Saturday, July 29, 2023 10:42 AM > > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > Subject: [Elecraft] Grounding, Lightning & Attic Antennas > > > > Jim & Co

Re: [Elecraft] Grounding, Lightning & Attic Antennas

2023-07-29 Thread Rick NK7I
K9HZ J68HZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Steve L Sent: Saturday, July 29, 2023 10:42 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Grounding, Lightning & Attic Antennas Jim & Co., I’m reading all the recent posts on the Elecraft re

Re: [Elecraft] Grounding, Lightning & Attic Antennas

2023-07-29 Thread Dr. William J. Schmidt
K9HZ J68HZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Steve L Sent: Saturday, July 29, 2023 10:42 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Grounding, Lightning & Attic Antennas Jim & Co., I’m reading all the recent posts on the Elecraft re

[Elecraft] Grounding, Lightning & Attic Antennas

2023-07-29 Thread Steve L
Jim & Co., I’m reading all the recent posts on the Elecraft reflector concerning lightning protection… After a recent move, I am working on the design and construction of attic antennas for both HF and V/UHF. The topic of grounding and/or providing lightning protection for this installation