Re: [BlindHandyMan] antenna question

2009-01-02 Thread Lenny McHugh
yes, that is what it was designed for. - Original Message - From: "Spiro" To: Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 2:56 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] antenna question was the switch rated for that kind of serge? On Wed, 31 Dec 2008, Lenny McHugh wrote: > Bill, when I wa

Re: [BlindHandyMan] antenna question

2009-01-02 Thread Ron Yearns
but will have to do until better weather. Ron - Original Message - From: Spiro To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 1:47 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] antenna question You said you also had it attached to a fence? Is it aluminum? If so, as I am

Re: [BlindHandyMan] antenna question

2009-01-02 Thread Spiro
om: "Bill Stephan" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 12:11 PM > Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] antenna question > > > I'm really curious about this. I've heard lightning warnings from a lot of > sources, and yes we do have some really spectacular storms

RE: [BlindHandyMan] antenna question

2009-01-02 Thread William Stephan
- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Spiro Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 13:47 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] antenna question You said you also had it attached to a fence? Is it aluminum? If so, as I am picturin

Re: [BlindHandyMan] antenna question

2009-01-02 Thread Spiro
antenna from the radio during > storms. > Ron > - Original Message - > From: Bill Stephan > To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 11:11 AM > Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] antenna question > > > I'm really curious about

Re: [BlindHandyMan] antenna question

2009-01-02 Thread Tom Fowle
Bill, Any metalic object can attract lightning, but the higher up it is the more likely it is to be a problem. To be taken very seriously indeed if you live in areas where you get a lot of it. Tom Fowle

Re: [BlindHandyMan] antenna question

2008-12-31 Thread cheetah
oh sure bill get our antenna drunk from the fumes and then see what you hear the next day. Jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [BlindHandyMan] antenna question

2008-12-31 Thread Bill Stephan
OK, I'll use the glass jar I drink the cheap scotch out of. Thanks for the info. Bill Stephan, Kansas City MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 -original message- Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] antenna question From: cheetah Date: 12/31/2008 13:01 yep lightning

Re: [BlindHandyMan] antenna question

2008-12-31 Thread cheetah
yep lightning loves long wires connected to a radio hooked to ground. I know a grill is sitting on the ground but its not the same. so just disconnect it and stick the end in a glass jar. it should be good. but remember with lightning all bets are off. Jim [Non-text portions of this message have

Re: [BlindHandyMan] antenna question

2008-12-31 Thread Lenny McHugh
antenna was connected to my radio. I became lazy and did not want to connect and disconnect an antenna every time I wanted to use the radio. - Original Message - From: "Bill Stephan" To: Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 12:11 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] antenna question

Re: [BlindHandyMan] antenna question

2008-12-31 Thread Ron Yearns
11 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] antenna question I'm really curious about this. I've heard lightning warnings from a lot of sources, and yes we do have some really spectacular storms, we Saturday morning with serious lightning, 80 mph winds then a dramatic drop in temps and snow and

RE: [BlindHandyMan] antenna question

2008-12-31 Thread Bill Stephan
I'm really curious about this. I've heard lightning warnings from a lot of sources, and yes we do have some really spectacular storms, we Saturday morning with serious lightning, 80 mph winds then a dramatic drop in temps and snow and freezing rain. Is a wire antenna more attractive to lightni