On Mon, 09 Jan 2006 00:34:45 GMT, "Paul Proefrock"
wrote:

Should a J-pole be grounded? if not, how do you protect it or the structure
from a lightning strike?

A j-pole should be insulated from a conductive mast and a choke type
balun use on the transmission lines. Not so much for matching but to
keep the maximum signal towards the horizon and not shoot up at high
angles. Unless you want to talk to airplanes.

Danny, K6MHE

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