Television Antennas and Grounding

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From: Daniel Rubin
Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1992 01:20

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I recently installed a rooftop television antenna.  I grounded the mask as
was recommended in the instruction and I got to thinking.  Why is it a good
idea to ground the antenna?  I would think that this would invite lighting
to stike the mask!  I mean the mask is definitely the tallest point with the
lowest resistance.  Wouldn't this be inviting trouble.  I would think a
lightining strike would fry the grounding wire which is next to the house.
This seems like a fire hazard not to mention the jolt to the TV tuner etc...
Wouldn't you want to deter lighting instead of providing a ideal path for it?

Any comments...

								- Dan

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