It would be best if NO antenna connection is in the shack during a lightning
storm... I live where such storms are few and far between--still, I make
sure ALL ant connections terminate outside the shack (to ground), and there
are NO live antenna connections in the shack ( no coax, leadins have
connections to an ant AND which terminate in the shack.)
Being accused of being paranoid rolls off my shoulders as water off a ducks'
back...

Regards,
John

"Rob Collis" wrote in message
...
The topic on ground rods has awakened a concern that has been at the back
of my mind for some time and I would be grateful for your suggestions,
folks.

What measures, beyond un-plugging the antenna from the equipment in the
shack is recommended to prevent damage from static and lightning damage?

Rob (M0LET)