[Lowfer] Listening in TN. - No sucess

[Andy - KU4XR]

> Andy,
> 
> Does storms and lightening affect lowfer freq's more so
> than the rest?  I know it can generate more noise on receive.  
> I notice you turn if off frequently for storms. I know a lot 
> of people do this and sometimes I do but have most things 
> grounded and TOOOO much to disconnect unless I put in some
> kind of electrical main and then the coax situation would
> be a nightmare.
> At any rate I am trying to get an understanding of your
> thought processes. Is there something that blows more quickly?  
> More susceptible to storms,
> etc. 
> 
> 73
> 
> Rick WK4R


Hey Rick;

My equipment is grounded to the hilt, ( possibly too much ).
Most of my lightening problems are coming in on the GND circuit.
A lightening strike 2 to 3 miles away from me can cause an ESD,
That will usually kick my beacon off anyway, so when storms are 
in the area, I just un-hook it because it won't stay on anyway.
I've only had a final to blow a couple of times, but the keyer
is so sensitive to static that it resets very easy. Everything
except my LOWfer setup is on surge protectors, that might ought 
to give me a hint; 

73:



Andy - KU4XR - EM75xr - Friendsville, TN.
LOWfer Beacon " XR " @ 184.322 KHz ( QRSS-60 )
Coordinates:  N:  35* 43' 54" - W:  84* 3' 16"
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