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Old 01-15-2019, 08:54 AM
Mille162 Mille162 is offline
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Default Lightning rod needed with antennae?

I just upgraded my generic T indoor antennae with a Magnum Lab ST-2. Installing on the back of a 2 story house or along the chimney (no longer used).

For the experts out there:

1. Do I need some form of lightning rod attachment? I do plan on the coax cable running into a Furman Elite 15 surge unit before feeding my MR85.

2. I assume height makes all the difference and installing along the chimney and sticking up and above the top will give much better performance. How much higher is enough though? 1/2 the shaft, 1/4 exposed above?

3. Anyone recommend a quick disconnect coax connection worth using? Easiest option for lightning protection would just be to have it disconnected when not in use, but getting to the plug in the rack is not an easy task.

Thanks!


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