I have the lightning tracker apps and monitor 3 local radar locations.
Also, we keep and eye to the sky and our golden retrievers can sense
lightning approaching.
My wife and dogs were in the yard under partly cloudy skies and little
rumbles 15 to 20 miles away. A strike happened about 500 feet from the
house. Pretty much out of "the blue". It was a big one.
Wife and puppies came running to the back door.
Be careful.
73 Bill K3SV
On 7/29/2023 12:18 PM, Gary K9GS wrote:
I've found this lightning tracker app to be pretty accurate.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrustonapps.mylightningtracker73,Gary
K9GS
-------- Original message --------From: Drew AF2Z <pu...@af2z.net> Date: 7/29/23 10:48 AM (GMT-06:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft]
[OT] A dumb question about lightning I keep a close watch on the weather during lightning season here. Also, I often have the AM broadcast band on and, depending
on the distance and power output of various stations, can hear the lightning strikes as they build into the region.In the shack I watch the realtime lightning map
at lightningmaps.org which is also a useful tool to let you know when you might want to start shutting down. When lightning activity is getting close you can hear
a strike on the radio and see it appear moments later on the map.73,DrewAF2ZOn 07/28/23 18:04, Keith Trinity WE6R wrote:> Please, PLEASE disconnect your
COMPUTER from your radio(s) if lightning > is in the area!> > Almost ALWAYS lightning damaged gear that comes in for repair, was hit > _thru the comm
port!_> (lightning hits Cable/DSL lines).> > As far as repairs I see, it is not common for it to be damaged from > lightning coming in the antenna.>
> It usually gets to your computer, then radio gear.> > A direct hit however, and all bets are off. I've seen it come in/out via > DC, keyer, PTT IN,
even the ground lug, IE anything metal.> > Keith WE6R Elecraft K3/K4 Tech> > ______________________________________________________________>
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