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That is always the best way to go.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
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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
>>
>>
>>

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