[Lowfer] WC2XSR/13 Web Page Update for 7/28

Bill Ashlock [email protected]
Mon, 29 Jul 2002 02:21:06 -0400


Ralph,

> > Excellent pictures! Assume they were taken with a self-induced arc
>from an
> > HVPS? OR do we refer to you as the 'Lowfer Ben Franklin'? :)
>
>The lightning triggered the static gap, and the transmitter RF followed
>the arc path.  It takes about 4 or 5 seconds for the gap to clear,
>depending on the breeze blowing across the gap.

Now let's get this picture straight, Ben. You are out in the rain with your 
digital cammera, waiting for lightning to strike the antenna?? Most of the 
guys I know run for cover and disconnect their antenna at the first sight of 
a storm cloud!

Bill

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