*In lower humidity areas, yes, this can be an issue, but not here on the
Gulf Coast typically. In a dry desert environment, I actually witnessed
tiny blue sparks jumping from the center conductor to the shield with
high winds blowing across a station antenna years ago.
N5ZUA
*
On 2/21/2020 7:10 PM, Alexander Park via BVARC wrote:
Thanks, but what about static charges caused by wind hitting my
antenna? Is that also a concern?
Thanks
On Fri, Feb 21, 2020, 5:15 PM gmuller885 via BVARC <[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
A definite requirement. Just like unplugging your equipment in a
lightning storm and disconnecting the antennas.
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smartphone
-------- Original message --------
From: Alexander Park via BVARC <[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>>
Date: 2/21/20 4:53 PM (GMT-06:00)
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <[email protected]
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Cc: Alexander Park <[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>>
Subject: [BVARC] Grounding my station
I heard wind can generate static charges on my antenna that can
damage my radio. I haven't grounded my station yet. Is this a big
concern or is it minor? Also, are there precautions to help
prevent this before I get my station grounded?
Thank You
-Alexander Park
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