The two metal rails running from one end to the other somewhat defeat the purpose, making the air gap effectively only two thickness of particle wood. I've seen with my own eyes a lightning arc about 30cm (about 12 inches) in length; thankfully it was merely a 'leader' and the main strike went elsewhere (blowing up a pine tree). That arc took out four transistors in my old radio. Perhaps you know this already. Cheers. :-)
Yep I know this is just for test the idea is for it to be made out of Teflon 5 or 10mm boards and for the moving table to have some sort of runs and to be moved by belts and step motors, but that will happened when funds allow it.
My oh my, I have been thinking about the same thing wondering if it is possible to do such a thing since I really don't trust lightning arrestors that much. For me, diaconnecting your antenna is safest way to protect your equiptment. Everytime there's a thunder storm or when I leave the house during thunder storm season, I always disconnect my antennas. You did a fantastic job on this project of yours and thank you so much for sharing this. All the best and 73.
I was taught to disconnect the antennas and put them in a glass jar when the weather gets bad lol. So when the thunders season comes antennas are only connected when im working on the radios. So I agree with you. 73s OM
Outstanding work. You can use so plastic guide to line up the connectors when they close (1-2cm) so this way, it can operate without a human to oversee if it fits alright
I think that's the idea. I saw a Canadian who did something similar but had a piece of perspex drop down between the 1' gap to provide a barrier to arcing. He had his connected to some AM thing and could detect when lightning was not far away. Pretty clever stuff.
Awesome set up! fyi may help they make push on style PL259s. Line it up and no more fumbling around with threading. But let me say you have inspired me Sir to toss all responsibility aside and PLAY RADIO !! ! 73 my friend and Happy DX to you.
Great things come when you try stuff out lol, many have told me this would never work and look at it a bunch of wood and a scrap things laying around the house. When I get some found to make it out of Teflon boards it will be top notch I hope.
Where did you buy the PL259 quick connectors from? I have been looking for these for quite some time. Now this is truly a disconnect system for antennas. I just hope you never need it, better we are not struck by lightning to begin with but if it should happen, you are prepared. It would be nice if when you turn off radio gear power that it goes into auto disconnect mode. You never have to worry about disconnecting. It’s automatic.
The two metal rails running from one end to the other somewhat defeat the purpose, making the air gap effectively only two thickness of particle wood. I've seen with my own eyes a lightning arc about 30cm (about 12 inches) in length; thankfully it was merely a 'leader' and the main strike went elsewhere (blowing up a pine tree). That arc took out four transistors in my old radio.
Perhaps you know this already. Cheers. :-)
I like the setup. If the guides could be made out of phenolic or other strong plastic, that would increase the isolation.
Yep I know this is just for test the idea is for it to be made out of Teflon 5 or 10mm boards and for the moving table to have some sort of runs and to be moved by belts and step motors, but that will happened when funds allow it.
@@stevefoudray487 Idea is for it to be made of Aluminum and Teflon sheets and to have bigger air gap and table to be moved by belts.
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Very nice DIY project! Can't wait to see it completed.
My oh my, I have been thinking about the same thing wondering if it is possible to do such a thing since I really don't trust lightning arrestors that much. For me, diaconnecting your antenna is safest way to protect your equiptment. Everytime there's a thunder storm or when I leave the house during thunder storm season, I always disconnect my antennas. You did a fantastic job on this project of yours and thank you so much for sharing this. All the best and 73.
I was taught to disconnect the antennas and put them in a glass jar when the weather gets bad lol. So when the thunders season comes antennas are only connected when im working on the radios. So I agree with you. 73s OM
Outstanding work. You can use so plastic guide to line up the connectors when they close (1-2cm) so this way, it can operate without a human to oversee if it fits alright
I think that's the idea. I saw a Canadian who did something similar but had a piece of perspex drop down between the 1' gap to provide a barrier to arcing. He had his connected to some AM thing and could detect when lightning was not far away.
Pretty clever stuff.
@@jamess1787 Keep up the good work
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Awesome set up! fyi may help they make push on style PL259s. Line it up and no more fumbling around with threading.
But let me say you have inspired me Sir to toss all responsibility aside and PLAY RADIO !! ! 73 my friend and Happy DX to you.
Great things come when you try stuff out lol, many have told me this would never work and look at it a bunch of wood and a scrap things laying around the house. When I get some found to make it out of Teflon boards it will be top notch I hope.
Very impressive and interesting. Thank you! :)
Where did you buy the PL259 quick connectors from? I have been looking for these for quite some time.
Now this is truly a disconnect system for antennas. I just hope you never need it, better we are not struck by lightning to begin with but if it should happen, you are prepared. It would be nice if when you turn off radio gear power that it goes into auto disconnect mode. You never have to worry about disconnecting. It’s automatic.
You can look up W5SWL Push On PL259 Adapter
I got them cheap of AliExpress only cause W5SWL does not ship to Serbia. Check W5SWL as @wellseewho mentioned.
nice work
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