Tim Roberts wrote:
> I am also a radio amateur, and one evening a storm came over so i
> disconnecte my rig from the antenna. Seconds later there was a strike
> very close to my house, and the electric field from it caused an ionised
> "flash" about 60cm long to burst from the end of the coax and into the
> room.
Djeez, that was close Tim. Luckily you didn't get hurt.
> Since that time I ALWAYS dsconnect if there is even a hint of an
> electrical storm.
Yep, I can understand that, especially after what happended.
Marc
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