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Protection of Communication Tower - HOW ?

Thread starter bobziva
Start date Jun 5, 2003

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Jun 5, 2003

bobziva

Electrical

The Communication Tower ( 80 ft) must be grounded and protected from the lightning. Is it the same as for the building ? What about 230 kV transmission line passing close to the tower. How far it can be ?
Tnank you for the help. Any text on the internet ?