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Discover effective techniques to ensure lightning safety for your field antenna setup. Ground wires should be kept short with smooth curves, avoiding any 90-degree turns. All cables entering the shack must be coiled appropriately based on coax type, while knots in power cables enhance security. Ground connections should be made for all equipment and related structures, including fences. In extreme cases, consider digging a hole in your basement to protect your rig. Learn more about mobile antennas, coax grounding, and expert equipment choices today.
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Living with Lightning
REVIEWING Make all ground wires short and no 90 degree turns smooth curves are used to the ground rod. All cables entering the shack should be coiled in a loop depending on the type of coax cable. Place knots in all power cables all electronic equp. Loop ground wire around all tower leg splices. Connect all grounds together even fences. Ground shields of all coax entering the house.
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IF NOTHING ELSE WORKS, DIG A HOLE IN YOUR BASEMENT FLOOR, WRAP YOUR RIG IN LEAD AND DROP IT INTO THE HOLE
Living with Lightning
Field Antenna Use your Car to hold the antenna.
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