Re: another lightning hit - need HDMI tester

DockScience wrote:
"T. Keating"<tkusenet@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Lightning is one reason why I use Tosh-link (optical) between S.R.S
and other sensitive components(Dish, HDTV, etc). Think of the SRS
and all the various attached speakers as a giant ungrounded antenna.

Just a nearby strike is all that's needed to do some serious damage to
sensitive components.

This was indeed a nearby strike.
The flash and thunder appeared to be simultaneous, which places it within
250 ft.

The EMP from that can burn out lots of things and
can easily bypass any "surge arrester" so
Avoid ground loops and use optical connections whenever possible;

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