Thread: Antenna ground or rig ground?
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Old October 22nd 08, 04:02 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
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Default Antenna ground or rig ground?
On Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:03:33 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

Gary,
The 'spark gap' type arrestor is about the most worthless you could
possibly use. More than one reason for that, the simplest being that
by the time it ever bridges that 'gap', it's already gotten to the
radio (path of least resistance). Diverting 'some' of that lightning
strike is probably better than none though, maybe. Good luck.
- 'Doc


It is also dependant on what kind of equipment is connected as well.
If it is just a Rx, a Telco type would be appropriate. If a high
power Tx perhaps an electric service entrance type would be more
appropriate.

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