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June 16th 06, 04:36 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna

wrote:
Do we have more lightning, which is caused by a charge difference
between clouds and earth so severe it actually arcs for thousands of
feet, in heavy rain or on clear dry days?

In Arizona, we have the worst precipitation static on clear dry
days without a cloud in sight. You have just made my argument.

Do the leaders and streamers form on clear dry days, or when the
weather is nasty?

If corona requires clouds, you have lost the argument.

I wonder how many people really understand there is a huge potential
difference between the air and earth even on a calm clear day, and
nasty weather can just make it worse.

If it's not enough to cause ionization, it is NOT corona,
by definition. The charge buildup before a corona discharge
is NOT corona. If the charge doesn't result in ionization,
it is not corona.
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73, Cecil http://www.qsl.net/w5dxp