Lightning and static during storms

[Eldorado828]

This is a subject talked about countless times here on wwdx. I couldn't figure out which thread to stick it to so thought I'd post this example here. Pretty wicked stuff. I once disconnected the coax coming from the antenna into the shack and got a little static shock. Not sure if it was from me or from when touching the shield and conductor on the pl259.
This video is on a whole other level though.

 

[sp5it]

Good example of noob antenna installation.
Dipole or any "open" antenna, not shorted for DC, not grounded. Arcing is pretty common even in a dry conditions.

 

[FlatlandBusa]

This is why I have a ground field of 16 ground rods, lots of 4ga solid wire, and all antennas are DC grounded with lightning arrestors at the entry point.

I consulted an electrical engineer before putting my station together, his words were, "you can't tell lightning where not to go, but you can encourage it where to go with robust grounding ".

 

[Shadetree Mechanic]

This is a subject talked about countless times here on wwdx. I couldn't figure out which thread to stick it to so thought I'd post this example here. Pretty wicked stuff. I once disconnected the coax coming from the antenna into the shack and got a little static shock. Not sure if it was from me or from when touching the shield and conductor on the pl259.
This video is on a whole other level though.

I think someone here was saying that they killed their Nano VNA this way. Back in the day, people would put up a long wire and hook it to a spark plug. Then plug the spark plug into a model T ignition coil, and hook the coil up to charge a battery.