David,

DW>I really do not understand why you have so much trouble with storms. All my
DW>systems run all the time through storms, high heat ect. with no problems at
DW>all. Thats why your house is grounded. I don't even disconnect any of my
DW>antenna systems ever. Grounding is your friend.

  Well, I'm a 2 time lightning strike survivor for one thing.

  Second, that story I told about a ham who spared no expense to ground
and protect his stuff, but it was for nothing. The direct hit vaporized
his tower, antenna, mast, and coaxial cable...melted his monitor, and
fused together the circuit boards inside the UPS unit and computer
tower.

  I'd rather be safe than sorry. If you want to tempt fate with
lightning, be my guest.

Daryl

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