On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 14:33:10 GMT, "Nick" wrote:

Hi,
I want to install a vertical, fed with an SGC230 at the bottom, but
concerned about minimising chance of a lightning strike on a bare
conductor.

Would it give more protection / solve the problem, if I encased it
in a fibreglass yacht mast which I happen to have ?

I plan it to be approx 40' high with the top 25' being a fibreglass
yacht mast with the wire running up the inside. Top would be
insulated / sealed so no ions could spray out, attracting a strike
... am I going the right way ?

Thanks,
Nick

The popular solution seems to be the Alpha-Delta grounding antenna
switches. Unfortunately, There does not seem to be one that can be
operated remotely.

John Ferrell W8CCW
"Life is easier if you learn to
plow around the stumps"