Poly phase makes a unit that clamps on the leg of a tower and works very well.
John
----- Original Message -----
From: Jesse Lloyd
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 1:32 AM
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Direct Strike Lightning Detector
Hey All,
I am trying to think of a way to detect if a tower at one of our sites
gets a direct hit. I was thinking of paralleling a ground strap with
a 10mA amp glass fuse. Maybe make the two connections to the ground
stap 2 ft apart and use a fuse holder for fuse testing and
replacement. I suspect the fuse would blow if any significant current
went down the ground strap (or would the whole thing melt? I suppose
either way I'd know!). Ideas?
I live in an area that doesn't see a lot of lightning, I'm curious if
the tower gets hit.
Jesse
