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Old October 16th 09, 03:24 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
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Default Ground Antenna

On Oct 15, 11:11*am, "Cyclone651" wrote:
If you ground the antenna and the tower/mast the lightning will flow to the
ground source of least resistance. *ie: It will flow down the mast/tower to
ground and not into your house, at least that's the theory.


Actually only partially true. Think if two parallel resistors or
inductors. The current will be divided between the two. If only 1%
flows to the house, it could be very damaging.

Paul, KD7HB