antenna spark gap

[jpigman]

i would like to know how to hook up a spark gap or ground wire to my hustler discone antenna in case of lightening hit thanksfor any help on this i appreciate it jpigman ky

 

[kh6idf]

You need something like one of these:

http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/protect/2318.html

You put it in-line with your coax (either cut the coax and install 2 more connectors or add another cable with connectors pre-installed). Then connect a wire from the device's ground terminal to a good earth ground like a 8-foot ground rod driven into the soil.

There are several other brands on this page:

http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/protect.html