[MVMA] Surge Protection/Lightning Arrestors

Chuck Gelm nc8q-aredn at gelm.net
Sun Jul 19 05:17:42 EDT 2026


On 7/18/26 18:13, Tyler Gardner via MVMA wrote:
> Do folks here in the group use any form of surge protection or arrestors for their tower-mounted nodes? I don’t recall seeing anything used at MVHS. I believe DARA has a fiber jumper for isolation.
>
> I doubt my tower is high enough to present a major issue, but I prefer to err at least slightly on the side of caution. I’m currently brainstorming courses of action and would like to hear from others.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Tyler Gardner
> KI7ODK

Surge/spike suppression, yes.
Lightning arrestors, no.



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