Simple Ham Radio Antennas

If you're having difficulty viewing this video, please insert this address into your browser search box: https://youtu.be/6cTdrtJINcw. A concise, well-done, and easily followed tutorial from TomTools99 (N2RGT).  The primary rule for protecting ham radio equipment against lightning strikes is connection of all antenna elements to a single, low impedance grounding point. You can add another layer of safety by disconnecting all of your amateur radio equipment at the close of the operating day.  This video provides useful guidance in protecting your valuable ham radio equipment from nearby lightning strikes.  A direct hit is a different matter.  For the latest Amateur Radio news and events, please check out the blog sidebars.  These news feeds are updated daily.  You can follow our blog community with a free email subscription or by tapping into the blog RSS feed.  Thanks for joining us today!  Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Related articles A...

If you're having trouble viewing this video, please insert this URL into your browser search box: https://youtu.be/6cIdrtJINcw. A good, basic tutorial from Tom Stockman (N2RCT) on how to ground your antenna radio tower.  The basic idea is to prevent lightning damage to your equipment by connecting all elements to a single low impedance point.  In addition to grounding your tower, you should also disconnect your amateur radio equipment and all feed lines when you're away from home.  Your antenna feed line should be terminated in a ground stake away from your shack.  For the latest Amateur Radio news and events, please check out the blog sidebars.  These news feeds are updated daily. You can follow our blog community with a free e-mail subscription or by tapping into the blog RSS feed.  Thanks for joining us today!  Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

An important video from"TimTools99" about the importance of tower grounding for amateur radio operators. Tim says the key to protecting your ham radio equipment against lightning damage is connection to a SINGLE, low impedance grounding point. Tim adds that the goal of grounding an antenna tower is to drain off static electricity buildup so that lightning isn't attracted to your tower or nearby home.  It's also a good idea to disconnect your radio equipment when you are done for the day.  For the latest Amateur Radio news and events, please check out the blog sidebars. These news feeds are updated daily.  You can follow our blog community with a free e-mail subscription or by tapping into the blog RSS feed. Thanks for joining us today!  Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Related articles Home Land Security has co-opted Amateur Radio. Not long after Home Land Security was created they started giving out Grants to Amateur Radio Clubs and Organization. Global H...