Safety Steps

Question 1

What device can protect a transmitting station from a direct lightning hit?

Answer 1

There is no device to protect a station from a direct hit from lightning.

Question 2

What is the purpose of not putting sharp corners on the ground leads within a building?

Answer 2

Lightning will jump off of the ground lead because it is not able to make sharp bends.

Question 3

Should you use a power drill without eye protection?

Answer 3

No

Question 4

What class of fire is one that is caused by an electrical short circuit and what is the preferred substance used to extinguish that type of fire?

Answer 4

FE30

Question 5

Do shorted-stub lightning protectors work at all frequencies?

Answer 5

No, only at the tuned frequency band.

Question 6

What is a GFI electrical socket used for?

Answer 6

To prevent electrical shock by sensing ground path current and shutting the circuit down.