[Elecraft] [OT] A dumb question about lightning

[w4kx at mac.com]

Exactly what happened to me: the strike came in on the cable line, took out
the TV, the cable modem, the router, the computer hard-wired  to the router
(via ethernet), then to my poor K3 via the RS232 line.

Turned out when the cable was brought into the house many years ago the
installer failed to adequately ground at the entry point....

Radios and computers in the shack now connect wirelessly...

Tom W4KX

> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net <elecraft-
> bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of Keith Trinity WE6R
> Sent: Friday, July 28, 2023 6:05 PM
> To: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [OT] A dumb question about lightning
> 
> Please, PLEASE disconnect your COMPUTER from your radio(s) if lightning is
in
> the area!
> 
> Almost ALWAYS lightning damaged gear that comes in for repair, was hit
_thru
> the comm port!_ (lightning hits Cable/DSL lines).
> 
> As far as repairs I see, it is not common for it to be damaged from
lightning
> coming in the antenna.
> 
> It usually gets to your computer, then radio gear.
> 
> A direct hit however, and all bets are off. I've seen it come in/out via
DC, keyer,
> PTT IN, even the ground lug, IE anything metal.
> 
> Keith WE6R Elecraft K3/K4 Tech
> 
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