[Elecraft] Grounding, Lightning & Attic Antennas

Steve L slawresh at gmail.com
Sat Jul 29 11:41:38 EDT 2023


Jim & Co.,
I’m reading all the recent posts on the Elecraft reflector concerning lightning protection… 

After a recent move, I am working on the design and construction of attic antennas for both HF and V/UHF.  The topic of grounding and/or providing lightning protection for this installation has baffled me given no outside presence of any antenna components.  While not so concerned about a direct strike (perhaps naively?) I am concerned about induced currents and resulting equipment damage - where clearly disconnection may be the best protection.

Might anyone have any good references for reading/study on grounding recommendations, how to’s, best practices, etc. for attic antennas?

Thanks a bunch,

73,
Steve
AA8AF


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