Folks - Let's officially close this thread. We have overloaded the list on this topic and need to give everyone a reprieve :-)

73m
Eric
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On 4/20/2017 9:24 PM, Richard Fjeld wrote:
I have always thought the best way to avoid a lightning strike is to bleed off 
any build up of energy that may be on the antenna.

Many have seen this video of the two guys climbing a 1768 foot TV antenna 
tower.  It clearly shows devices to dissipate energy.
There is one right at the very top when they get there, but not fully shown as 
the others are.

There is a short animation in the beginning.  This is not for weak hearts.    
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7k4Xk1mEwmI
As you watch this, think about climbing back down.

Dick, n0ce


On 4/20/2017 2:13 PM, Terry Schieler wrote:

POOF!  Hey what happened to the ground rod through concrete thread?  ;o)

Terry, W0FM




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