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Stateman
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Username: Stateman

Post Number: 4
Registered: 1-2005
Posted on Sunday, January 30, 2005 - 9:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I am putting up a 60'tower with a Antron-99. I am concerned about lightning striking, is their anything I can do as far as grounding or anything, it is fastened to the eve of my house because of swaying. Just let me know what works for you guys?
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Tech833
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Username: Tech833

Post Number: 981
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Sunday, January 30, 2005 - 11:03 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Ground rod and a Polyphaser.
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Marconi
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Username: Marconi

Post Number: 341
Registered: 11-2001


Posted on Sunday, January 30, 2005 - 11:07 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Maybe use an insulated standoff.

Tip: Understand that besides being a safety issue something like this, attached to the eve, will likely cause the area to deteriorate rapidly unless very well protected. Don't want to be remodeling sooner than expected.
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Tech808
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Post Number: 4696
Registered: 8-2002


Posted on Monday, January 31, 2005 - 7:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I agree with Tech833's post 100%

8' or 10' Ground Rod and Poly Phaser

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