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Lightning Protection A Comprehensive Guide for Amateur Radio

W. Ronald Block, NR2B

The book, “Lightning Protection: A Comprehensive Guide for Amateur Radio” by W. Ronald Block, NR2B, brings together the pertinent information that you need to create a complete lightning protection scheme for your amateur radio station:

Understanding Lightning: An overview of lightning, its characteristics, and the risks that it presents to your amateur radio station.

Vulnerability and Protection: The vulnerabilities of radio stations are identified and the concept of a “Zone-of-Protection” is created to safeguard your equipment.

Single Point Ground Panel (SPGP): Detailed information is provided so that you can create and implement an SPGP that is unique to your configuration, which is crucial for grounding and protecting your radio equipment.

Ground System Design: Guidance is provided on designing and installing a ground system to ensure effective lightning current