Richard, the local radio station has a line to ground with a large gap
which regularly arcs because of static build up. Most radio stations
go off the air momentarily when lightning strikes. Is it the static
arc that drives a disconnect relay for a few milli seconds and is this
used as a primary protector for lightning?

Regards
Art




(Richard Harrison) wrote in message ...
Mark Keith wrote:
"There is plenty the average ham can do to reduce damage."

True, and the ham needs a good ground anyway. Most commercial radio
installations operate 24-7 and are nearly unaffected by lightning.
Protection comes from common-sense lay out and usually does not include
many expensive arresters.

One arrester salesman said his business was exemplified by the story of
a bar patron who had a pipe on a lanyard about his neck.

Bartender asked about the thing pending from his neck. Client said it
was an elephant whistle. Bar tender asked why? as no elephants were to
be found in the environs.

Bar patron says: See, it works doesn`t it?

Best regards, Richard Harrison, KB5WZI