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February 12th 04, 11:12 PM

On 12 Feb 2004 03:31:20 GMT, (Zeeeeeeee3) wrote:

I do not worry about a static discharge if the antenna is grounded. Hell, if
lightning its your house all you are going to worry about is your radio? I
am
thinking this is a good time to have the insurance paid up...

Is the static discharge unit only to protect the radio? I was under the
impression that it would also help prevent lightning strikes.
Thanks

No, it is what it says, for static discharge. It won't prevent
strikes. Disconnect all cables before they enter your house and
ground them.