06-05-15 18:59 Daryl Stout wrote to HOLGER GRANHOLM about Re: UPS units and   
   Lightni   
      
    DS> @MSGID: <55736FBB.14075.windowsa@capcity2.synchro.net>   
   Howdy! Daryl,   
      
    HG>Remember to also unplug all cables from the radios because the electric   
    HG>charge from a lightning strike also enters the radio via the cables.   
      
    HG>A fellow hams transceiver was destroyed by the charge from a strike via   
    HG>the microphone cord connected to the set.   
      
    DS>   Since I have antenna prohibitions where I live, I no longer   
    DS> have RF gear. I operate "internet radio" modes of Packet Via   
    DS> Telnet, Echolink, D-Star (DV Dongle), and D-Rats. But, it still   
    DS> allows me to be on the air...and I realize when I'm offline for   
    DS> storms, or if the internet is out at my apartment, I'm off the   
    DS> air as well. At that point though, it's a good time for a nap.   
       
      
    DS>   However, if there's a threat of thunderstorms, EVERYTHING   
    DS> gets unplugged (except the refrigerator/freezer, stove, garbage   
    DS> disposal, and dishwaster). If those get zapped by lightning, I   
    DS> don't have to worry about replacing them, and neither does my   
    DS> renters insurance.   
      
   Do You type that by hand or is that in a file You use?   
      
   I'm curious because I've seen You write about thunderstorms before and   
   what You do to keep things safe at home.   
   -snip-   
    DS>   I always apply the 30-30 rule:   
      
    DS> 1) If you hear thunder within 30 seconds after seeing   
    DS> lightning, you're in danger of being struck.   
      
    DS> 2) If 30 minutes has passed since you've heard thunder, it's   
    DS> safe to resume normal activities, and plug things back in.   
      
   I remember a saying that goes like this:   
      
   If You hear Thunder You don't have anything to worry about.   
      
   If You see the Lightning and hear the Thunder You don't have anything   
   to worry about.   
      
   If You see the Lightning and don't hear the Thunder You might have a   
   lot to be worried about.   
   73   
      
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