We don't get lightning often here in Dannevegas, but it can be a doozy when it arrives. I too just remove the antenna from equipment. but would like to install some form of lightning protection. I don't like seeing sparks jumping from the antenna plug to any metal object within 10 to 15mm! A bit scary! Oh, and painful if your handling it at the time of a strike!! Suggestions? (Apart from 'Don't handle it!'