Ken Fowler says...

While the thread might be interesting to some readers, and granted that the original topic had
something to do with arcing associated with antennas, the discussion of explosives is very off-topic
for rec.radio.amateur.antenna. It might be appreciated if the cross-posting came to an end.
Thank you.

Point well taken. It's off-topic in sci.electronics.basics as well.
I apologize for participating.


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