Agree.  When I hear about storms, not only do I disconnect the 
radios, I also disconnect the coax from the receptacles that bring 
the coax inside the house.--Matt, N1IBB.

At 03:13 PM 6/25/2015 -0400, you wrote:
>That is always the best way to go.
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:40 PM
>Subject: Re: Grounding Question
>
>
> > John:
> >
> > I wonder if the best defense against lightning is disconnecting and
> > unplugging everything.
> >
> > That's what I always do, if a storm is anywhere in my proximity;  and,
> > when
> > I'm gone from the RV, everything is totally disconnected and unplugged.
> >
> > Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> > On Behalf Of John Miller
> > Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:37 PM
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: Grounding Question
> >
> > Never ever count on the ground screw on the radio for lightning
> > protection.
> > That is rf ground. If lightning hets that far you are in a world of
> > trouble.
> > I would do what youre doing but not for lightning.
> > On Jun 25, 2015 10:01 AM, "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> >
> >> Hello, all.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I know I'll get varying opinions on this, but I have a question about
> >> station grounding out at the RV camp site.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> As many of you know, my main rig out there is my TS480, and I will be
> >> using my trusty Alpha Delta DXCC multi-band dipole.  When all is said
> >> and done, I'm hoping the antenna will be up about 30 feet in the trees.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Just as I did in previous years, I will have a ground connection
> >> running from the ground screw on the TS480 to a terminal ground
> >> connection on the back bumper of the RV.  I use 10-gauge wire for this
> > connection.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Of course, I am very careful about disconnecting my antenna at any
> >> sign of thunderstorms.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Is this adequate, or should I be pursuing something additional?
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I wouldn't think a dipole would have to be grounded with a ground rod
> >> such as is the case with a vertical, or a beam antenna on a tower, but
> >> my theoretical knowledge in this area is a bit lacking.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Thanks for any thoughts.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> >>
> >>
> >>