NEC (National Electrical Code) Standards
A Note for the Cable Television (CATV) Installer
This reminder is to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article
Antenna Grounding Outside the House
If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
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Always observe proper antenna or satellite dish grounding techniques. When lightning strikes
there is always the possibility that your antenna or dish (mounted high on the roof) can
become a conduit for lightning and electrically damage any equipment to which it’s connected. Additionally, proper grounding offers safety to the people using the audio/video system in the event of an electrical problem.
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