Glenn,?
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Quite simple, disconnect your radio and other equipment completely during thunderstorms.?
I learned my lesson many years ago when I got hit by lightning which took out my TS-430s, computer, modem, television set and multiple other items.?
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As you know, earth ground is not the same as RF ground. ??
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Dave VA3CP/VE3LJW
Dave Burroughs