My longwire antenna arcing out on the radiator in the house during a huge storm

[G0IFI]

That's why you need an inductance from feedpoint to earth. Even a high-ish value resistor will bleed off any static before the charge gets high enough to cook your front end.

[bigpimp347]

my table lamp can light up when i run the HF rig without the ATU into the amp..!!

use the ATU and all is good..!!

still over 1kw on CB is enough to light up most things..!!



[OK2BCK]

wow!

I was just watching your 'long wire antenna' video and considering putting up one myself for some HF listening. What conditions were outside when the antenna was so angry, I mean is it normal? I like my radios you know..;)

[markbeermonster]

That was one of the last sparks, before It was very very loud.

There was a huge thunderstorm and the longwire was still in the shack hanging next to the radiator!

The only time it ever happend! thank god!

Brilliant for listening, I use it aswell for my Yaesu FRG-7 and my Lowe HF125 reciever.

Thanks for your comment

73 and good listening

M6RKY

Marky

[WA5MUF]

Very good !