How Do I Estimate Lightning’s Effects on my Radio Antenna?

Have you ever wondered how to calculate lightning-induced antenna-coupling levels for a specific radio setup?  How much energy could theoretically flow along my coaxial cable due to a nearby lightning strike? Today’s highlighted article is a useful tool for anyone looking to make a assessment of a specific radio antenna’s susceptibility level when a lightning…

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Video – Lightning Strike Hits Cell Tower!

Captured on video in June 2015, this amateur footage shows a lightning bolt hitting a Telecommunications tower directly! The awesome power that thunderstorms contain is on full display, and the speed and violence of a lightning strike are evident. It is easy to understand why lightning can be such a dangerous and damaging event when…

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