Lightning Protection
Web Links
- How to Protect Your House and Its Contents from Lightning
IEEE Guide for Surge Protection of Equipment Connected to AC Power and Communication Circuits, Published by Standards Information Network, IEEE Press - Welcome To PolyPhaser On-Line
Leading the communications industry in RF lightning protection and grounding solutions.
Ham Radio Station Protection
A thorough discussion of Ham Radio Station Techniques. - Why You Need Lightning Protection
- Lightning Protection Specifications
- Lightning Protection Institute
The Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) presents the following information designed to provide you with a basic understanding of lightning, the severity of lightning strikes, lightning protection systems, and the educational efforts of the LPI. - National Lightning Safety Institute
Articles
- Lightning Protection for the Amateur Radio Station — Part 1
QST June 2002, pp. 56-59
A three part series that develops a plan for protection the amateur station. - Lightning Protection for the Amateur Radio Station — Part 2
QST July 2002, pp. 48-52
Source:ARRL
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