Alan,
Listen to Don Wilhem, he knows of what he speaks. Even if you can't get all
that done, get a start on it. I live in Costa Rica and in the "winter"
months (June-Nov) it would be /unusual/ if we didn't have a lightning storm
nearly every day. If I were you I would at a minimum get that roof gr
I didn't mean to imply that anyone should follow my example; I was
just relating what I do in my relatively simple station and computer
setup.
I'm not about to install a sophisticated grounding system, so
unplugging stuff is the next best option. I probably wouldn't go that
route if my setup was
Well, I don't have as much as you do connected to the K3: two
antennas; counterpoise; key; headphones; power cable; occasionally
RS232 and/or audio cables.
Computer has CAT5; audio cables; printer; scanner; monitor; keyboard;
power; perhaps RS232 and audio to K3. (I can re-plug all this stuff by
f
3 - it would take me at
least 15 minutes to figure out where each one goes!).
Dick K8ZTT
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An alternative to unplugging everything -- create a system where
everything will be at the same potential through a surge event and you
will have no damage.
Run a #4 (or larger) perimeter wire around your house (and any other
buildings) with a ground rod at each point where it changes direction
ings!!
>
> Dick K8ZTT
>
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> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Alan D. Wilcox
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just curious
how many things (actual number please)
do you unplug from both your K3 and the computer/router?
I know my K3 has 14 or more cables to it
and the radio computer has to have at least that many again
the firewall computer in the other room has 6
and the router has 3
then there is the oth
I think i've posted this before: During lightning season I disconnect
everything from my K3 when it is not in use, including headphones and
key. Same goes for my PC and router. I leave no cables connected to
any of these boxes. It is a bit annoying, especially at the start of
the season when I have
As far as "active" targeting goes, a flat, planar roof definitely does
not "attract" lightning. Points of attraction are high, sharp & pointed,
conductive objects that help to form the leader (ground to air) strike.
That said, lightning has a tendency to splay around and involve objects
near th
Hello,
Unusual electrical storms here on top of hill on Sunday evening (9/11).
On Saturday, the roofing contractor finished putting half of metal roof
on house. Received lightning strike to roof (I think), but saw flash
onto front walkway. Heard explosion right at my wall. Couldn't find
point o
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