Alpha delta DX CC dipole
 

Hi
Has anyone removed that lightning arrestor part on this antenna? Someone
claimed it increased the performance greatly by removing it and removing its
lightning protection. Is it there to eliminate lightning static or meant to
stop a charge from traveling down the coax? I cannot see that stopping a
lightning strike or reducing the attraction. Can anyone please tell me if it
is necessary or can be removed for better performance of the antenna.
Thanks,,
73s