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Originally Posted by teleview
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The issue of grounding and lightning is/are issues that are filled and running over with fear and suspicion and tales and misinformation and lies.
I have witnessed the Legal Certified Experts go to blows over it.
It Quickly becomes an issue that no one is capable of thinking clearly about.
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Rather that making a broad statement, implying that everyone but you is engaged in "...misinformation and lies.", I think it would be far more informative for you to state your position... I don't have any idea what that is... Unless it's simply, 'no one should talk about this subject.'
When someone asks 'how to ground their antenna system', are you proposing that we should:
A - Keep silent.
B - Tell them, 'Don't bother'.
C - Advise, "Refuse to ground your antenna system as a protest against 'the man'"
D - Say or imply that 'One method or practice is no better than another.'
My position is pretty clear, I hope;
A - It's best to answer when asked.
B - The benefit is worth some effort and expense.
C - Take reasonable steps to protect life and property.
D - There are ways to 'ground' an antenna system that give an illusion of safety but can be dangerous under specific conditions. It's better (and often less expensive) to do the job right the first time. Following NEC article 810 is a good guide for improving the safety of an antenna system.
So, we've heard your complaints about other people discussing grounding... What's your position regarding grounding an OTA TV RX-only antenna system?