[Elecraft] Unhook *ALL* connections before Lightning storm

[Buck - k4ia via Elecraft]

I have had several instances of nearby impulse damage and surge voltage 
on the AC line.  It could have been very expensive but for insurance.

I would put in a plug for either the ARRL or Ham Radio Insurance 
Associates equipment insurance.  HRIA will cover up to $5000 in losses 
for $136/yr including Mechanical Breakdown.  The two policies are very 
different so review them to decide which is best for you.

If you love your K Line as much as I do, you'll get it insured.

Buck
k4ia

On 7/15/2014 6:58 AM, Bill Blomgren (kk4qdz) via Elecraft wrote:
>   And another warning: Nearby (like next door) lightning will be picked up by ANY long wires which end up acting as antennas.
>
> I did computer repair in Florida.  I had a time share/multitasking system in a law office that had thousands of dollars in damage after the building next door got hit.
>
> The terminals were plugged into serial lines back to the central system.  So were the printers. (Think: 6 processor unix type system with a network inside the box)
>
> The tops of ICs were all over the guts of every printer, terminal and the computer let out the magic smoke.  ALL of the terminals and printers had been "unplugged" - but not from the RS232 connections.
>
> The ONLY way to isolate the rig is totally unplug the thing: antennas, power supplies and so on... same with your computers.
>
> Down in Florida, there are code required surge MOV's in every circuit breaker panel.  All they do is eliminate something close by.  They get vaporized by a direct hit.
>
>
> KK4QDZ - Now with Extra Class Priv's, and a tiny KX3 to enjoy them!
>
>
> ________________________________
>   From: Keith Trinity WE6R <keith at elecraft.com>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Sent: Monday, July 14, 2014 8:19 PM
> Subject: [Elecraft] Unhook *ALL* connections before Lightning storm
>   
>
> Hi all, I work on K3's all day and would like to advise/remind folks
> that lightning comes in through ANY path it pleases, not just the antenna.
> Time and time again folks say they unhooked their antenna but the
> lightning took out the DSL modem, computer and K3 via the RS232 port!
> Anything connected is a potential path...
> Be safe! '73
> Keith WE6R
>
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