Lightning Strike on the Washington Monument

Here in the DC area, the monument is very frequently in view. I have been up to the observation deck. We were here for the earthquake that damaged the structure. On Thursday night someone made a good video of lightning hitting the monument.

This particular storm was flashing through my window, and was visible during a Zoom class through the windows of persons elsewhere in the area.

This lightning storm took out one of NA5B’s amazing Web SDR receivers. I think it was only the LF receiver. I am sure Mehmet will have it back on-line soon.

Here is an article on the topic:

https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a32781804/watch-lightning-strike-washington-monument/

9 thoughts on “Lightning Strike on the Washington Monument”

  1. Huh… that was quick! His site says: “LIGHTNING DAMAGE REPAIRED. The LW-MW Receiver is back to normal. A damaged FET has been replaced in the active LF antenna unit (05Jun2020)”

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