[Lowfer] wms back on the air

[Mike-WE0H]

Hi Paul,

Is there a high value RF choke from the antenna to ground with in the 
final amp or at the feedpoint? I wonder if just keeping the antenna DC 
grounded would stop the static charges that are zapping transistors? I 
run a untuned transformer couping at the feedpoint on my 600m vertical. 
I can't even get a neon bulb to flash in a thunderstorm with it 
connected to the feedline inside the house.

Mike
WE0H


PAUL  wrote:
>
> WMS beacon is repaired and back on the air. 187492 hz qrss 30, best 
> copied on
>
> qrss 30 slow.
>
>  
>
> this is the fourth final failure in 18 months. Doesn't take a direct 
> hit just induction
>
> from nearby strike to kill the finals. for those of you who are 
> building beacons it is
>
> a good idea to install sockets for the transistors. If your beacon is 
> indoors a disconect switch
>
> is recomended. My beacon is remote from the house, and I am reluctant 
> to go out in a
>
> storm and disconnect. transmitter is Lyle Kohlers design with k1el id 
> chip.
>
>  
>
> good luck looking for me, reports are welcome.
>
>  
>
> Paul Daulton
>
> k5wms
>
> Jacksonville,AR
>
> em34wu
>