[Elecraft] Lightening damage

[Nr4c]

Are you sure that they are not being hit, but are so well bonded that the strike goes directly to ground?

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...nr4c. bill


> On Nov 7, 2017, at 11:58 AM, <john at kk9a.com> <john at kk9a.com> wrote:
> 
> Why would lightning avoid striking a grounded tower?
> 
> John KK9A
> 
> Richard Fjeld rpfjeld at outlook.com 
> 
> I'm trying to avoid taking anyone's side on this discussion.  I wanted to
> say that I worked for a  company that had towers throughout the state which
> were several hundred feet tall.  Over the years, I only saw one that took a
> hit.  The company was so certain their grounding specs had not been
> followed, that they made the contractor dig up the entire grounding layout.
> It revealed the specs had not been followed.  
> 
> Certain radio and TV services need to operate 24/7 and can't shut down when
> lightening threatens.  Their grounding methods apparently prevent the towers
> from being hit .
> 
> Rich, n0ce
> 
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