Alex Draper writes in a message to All
 AD> I've been looking at different antenna installations and noticed 
 AD> most are this design. My question is why? Does the mast being 
 AD> so must higher act like a lightning rod? If so, could this 
 AD> design help protect my radios during a lightning storm? 
The mast acts as a reflector.  Also it is grounded and the elements are at DC 
ground for lightning protection.  It is a good design that is inexpensive to 
maintain.
 
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