Good article with excellent grounding theory included. Personally, I remove my equipment from the antenna system remotely during bad weather and generally when not operating, via a remote antenna switch, which I forgot to mention. When storms are eminent, I disconnect remotely and allow the discharge devices to handle static issues without the rigs connected to the antennas. No losses to date.... I also have homeowners insurance just in case the really big bolt, mother of all, should strike.
73, Bill K9YEQ -----Original Message----- From: Elecraft [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Monday, April 17, 2017 5:43 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Groond rods and concrete Good information on grounding and lightning protection for the Amateur Radio Station can be found in the writings of Ron Block NR2B. He published a series in QST for June, July and August of 2002. Those articles can be downloaded from his website at http://wrblock.com/StationProtection/StationProtection.html This information is what I based my grounding system on. 73, Don W3FPR On 4/17/2017 6:25 PM, Bill Johnson wrote: > No, unless adequate steps are taken to assure a large ground grid is made. > This requires more than just a slab. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected] ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
