On Tue, 30 Nov 2004 10:18:12 GMT, "Sven"
proclaimed:
Hi,

I am relatively new in the radio-amateur world and last summer we had a lot
of thunder storms that passed by.

So my concern grew as to what will happen if lightning struck my antennas?

What is the best way to safeguard your equipment and house?

A lightning protector located at ther nearest point that your down
lead enters your home.

There are these lightning protectors that have a ground. But can they really
direct all the volts to the ground?

It isn't the volts, it's the current. Properly installed then the odds
become in your favor. Lightning is an act of God and it's going to do
what it wants to do.

How big should your ground cable be?

In my case I go with a number 8 bare copper.

Where to put the protector? As close as
possible to the antenna?

See above.

Woulden't I "attrack" lightning that way by providing and easy path in the
area?

The "path" is already there. You would be attempting to divert the
energy.


There are so much questions and its very hard to find a conclusive answer.
But I am sure that "proffesional" radio-operators should know.

Is there maybe a website that gives a clear answer?

Your best book is via the ARRL:

http://www.couchpotatoguide.com/view...002_15050.html