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Old 07-24-2012, 09:14 AM   #11
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It is my opinion that with respect to lightning that prevention is better than the cure .

My friend lost his electronics when lightning hit his VHF antenna even when he was on the move.

Towards that goal, I always lower my VHF antenna when not needed the horizontal to reduce the risk.
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