[Elecraft] OT: Groond rods and concrete

[Bill Johnson]

Good article with excellent grounding theory included.  Personally,  I remove my equipment from the antenna system remotely during bad weather and generally when not operating, via a remote antenna switch, which I forgot to mention.  When storms are eminent, I disconnect remotely and allow the discharge devices to handle static issues without the rigs connected to the antennas. No losses to date....   I also have homeowners insurance just in case the really big bolt, mother of all, should strike.

73,
Bill
K9YEQ

-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
Sent: Monday, April 17, 2017 5:43 PM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Groond rods and concrete

Good information on grounding and lightning protection for the Amateur Radio Station can be found in the writings of Ron Block NR2B.  He published a series in QST for June, July and August of 2002.

Those articles can be downloaded from his website at http://wrblock.com/StationProtection/StationProtection.html

This information is what I based my grounding system on.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 4/17/2017 6:25 PM, Bill Johnson wrote:
> No, unless adequate steps are taken to assure a large ground grid is made.  This requires more than just a slab.
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