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?
AD>
SC> The mast acts as a reflector. Also it is grounded and the elements
SC> are at DC ground for lightning protection.  It is a good design
SC> that is inexpensive to maintain.
SC>
   Thanks for the reply Scott,  I'm trying to design a better antenna
   system that provides good lightning protection.  Right now i use a
   20 foot mast off my tower with a dipole 3/4 the way up.  I hope if
   lightning should hit,  it'll travel down the mast and tower to the
   ground to avoid damage to the house and radios.   Take care.
                                                   Alex...
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