[Waverley ARS] Amateur radio antenna close to TV antenna

[Alan Smith]

Hi All,
  Some reading for those interested:
  http://lists.contesting.com/_towertalk/2004-07/
  http://www.lightningsafety.com/nlsi_lhm/Uman_Rakov.pdf
  http://www.lightningsafety.com/nlsi_lhm/magic.pdf
  http://www.lightningsafety.com/nlsi_lhm/charge_transfer.html
  http://www.lightningsafety.com/nlsi_lhm/charge_transfer_opp.html
  
  Alan VK2TUI

Mathias Burbach <Mathias.Burbach at bigfoot.com> wrote:  Mathias wrote:
> When the technician had a look at the current TV antenna setup he 
> realised that the current antenna/mast is not earthed. I'd say that is 
> a risky thing to do and I would certainly not want my antenna on top 
> of the roof without earthing. Any comments on missing earthing from 
> your side, folks?
Hello Folks!

A few minutes ago the second antenna company came for a free quote. This 
technician suggested to use the earth cable that came with the power 
line into the attic. I am afraid that this is a fairly thin cable and 
wouldn't offer much protection in case of bad lightening. Can anyone 
share his/her knowledge if using the earth cable of the power line would 
be a good idea at all?

Thanks for your comments on this question and the earlier once in advance.

Salut,
  Mahias
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