[Elecraft] Grounding, Lightning & Attic Antennas

[Steve L]

I might add to my own question…
- All wiring entering the house and in the development is underground:  electricity, phone, internet
- I can guarantee our builder did not use lead lined plywood for the roof deck otherwise creating a faraday shield in the attic
- There’s no Hardee board (concrete) or aluminum siding, or stucco, or aluminum foil vapor barrier in the construction

I am considering a horizontal loop antenna matched by an Icom AH-4 in the attic.

What I don’t clearly see is how to provide a station and antenna ground for a basement operating position.

Steve
AA8AF




> On Jul 29, 2023, at 11:41 AM, Steve L <slawresh at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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