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Old May 11th 07, 04:35 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur,rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Bob D. Bob D. is offline
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Default MFJ window feed through / lightning

I like the idea of the window feed through. In case of a lightning storm,
one could easily disconnect his antennas from the INSIDE. My question is
should one ground the feed-through plate at the window to a ground rod just
below the window?

First thought - Maybe this would help protect the house.

Second though - Maybe it would be better to let the coax float with the
tower, to avoid burning out the coax.

Third thought - With ground rods at both the tower and the entrance to the
house, could this create a noise inducing ground loop?

Is there any standard practice about this?

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Bob D. ND9B