Look at the map and you'll see that where I am located, Daytona Bch., FL not too fat from wavrider, he is more north and inland, but we see out share of T-storms and I have seen first hand what even a nearby strike will do to radio equipment not grounded properly! Funny how it will jump from one piece of equipment to another until it gets to you and voila, you just got hit as well! 2yrs ago it happened to my local pal. Got his radio, PS, rotor and control head and also exited through him. It knocked him back he said and hurt like hell. And this was from an indirect strike!! He has since gotten his things grounded much better needless to say LOL! Even with all the precautions I have taken I still unplug my coax and try to get it away from my equipment a bit. And also everything is unplugged from outlets!! It's not a total safeguard, but I have spent a lot of time, money, and effort to get it where it is. And I still need to add a few more ground rods!! Bottom line. This is a topic that does get overlooked by many, and it's one of the most important things you need to do as well as installing all other equipment. JMHO. Have a great day. And thanks for the link to the other thread CK! Great info there!!!