Very good point.
I fhave a grounded entrance panel with appropriate suppressors for
power, rotor, and antenna feeds. Everything metal, including my
operating desk is connected to this panel and bonded together. I have
installed a wifi-to-ethernet bridge on my desk to establish an air gap
between the router and my computer and other equipment that require
wired internet service.
The idea is to insure that if high voltages are induced on wires
connected to my equipment, there won't be big potential DIFFERENCES
between (for example) the computer and the radio.
73,
Victor, 4X6GP
Rehovot, Israel
formerly K2VCO
CWops no. 5
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/
On 29/07/2023 1:04, Keith Trinity WE6R wrote:
Please, PLEASE disconnect your COMPUTER from your radio(s) if lightning
is in the area!
Almost ALWAYS lightning damaged gear that comes in for repair, was hit
_thru the comm port!_
(lightning hits Cable/DSL lines).
As far as repairs I see, it is not common for it to be damaged from
lightning coming in the antenna.
It usually gets to your computer, then radio gear.
A direct hit however, and all bets are off. I've seen it come in/out via
DC, keyer, PTT IN, even the ground lug, IE anything metal.
Keith WE6R Elecraft K3/K4 Tech
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