Jerry, I unhook the ladder line just outside the window and let the line to 
the ground with a small weight.  My other coax from my rotary   dipole I 
disconnect at the base of the tower.  73
Ed  K7UC
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jerry Berrier" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 6:04 AM
Subject: Re: Lightning Arrester Usage


> When you disconnect, what do you do with the cable you just disconnected?
>
>
> Jerry Berrier
> Access Technology Consultant
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Ed Malmgren
> Sent: Friday, June 19, 2009 12:00 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Lightning Arrester Usage
>
> Phil, I have never used an arrester, I just disconnect when not in use. 
> 73
> Ed  K7UC
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Phil Scovell" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 11:28 PM
> Subject: Lightning Arrester Usage
>
>
>> Do any of you on the list use lightning arresters in any of your coax 
>> runs
>> for your antennas?  If so, what kind and where did you get them.  I'll
>> explain why I'm asking later.
>>
>> Phil.
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