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Talking about lightning strikes, Larry wrote something a few weeks ago about
the importance of protecting electronic devices (back-up GPS, laptop, etc)
in a faraday cage. What is a simple way to build one ? Can any metal
suitcase do the job? Is it important to do so if cruising offshore?
Ben
>
> Remember that 1700 lightning strikes hit Florida every day. Even a near miss
> can generate an electronic pulse that can fry most electronics on board. Do
> YOU want to take your chances on that trip to Bimini? And I won't even mention
> the Bermuda triangle.....
>
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