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If the problem is only that “SO-239 connectors” and “listed” can't be found together but can be found separately, then you should consider using a different connector — SO-239/PL-259/“UHF” is an old design that remains in use by amateurs, but doesn't have much of a market outside that. Notably, the N connector is the same physical size (even using the same ...
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The NEC defines "listed" as:
Listed. Equipment, materials, or services included in a list published by an organization that is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and concerned with evaluation of products or services, that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials or periodic evaluation of services, ...
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Is there any risk of a lightning strike following the ground braid?
Not only a risk, it almost certainly will. Soil has some significant resistance, so when there's a strike on your antenna, on the powerlines, or on the ground anywhere nearby, the potential between your two ground rods is substantial, and so too will be the current through any conductor ...
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