2007-05-13 11:11:00 · 5 answers · asked by Lynn P 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
Yes you can get zapped by using a two way radio during a thunderstorm and no it is not uncommon for people to get electracuted. From the National Weather Service you should not use any electrical device that is linked to the outdoors such as your home phone CB Radios/Two Way Radios.
Cell Phones and cordless phones are ok.
Check this link
http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/more.htm for all your lightning questions
2007-05-13 11:48:20 · answer #1 · answered by NWS Storm Spotter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you are in the house and the antenna is struck by lightening and you do not have a lightening arrester. It could kill you. In thunderstorm parts of the country the coaxial cable that connects a two way radio to the antenna has a device that will trip and shunt the lightening from the cable to ground. In a car it would be rare for lighting to strike your antenna as the car is not directly grounded.
2007-05-13 18:21:05 · answer #2 · answered by DaveSFV 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the antenna is struck by lightning,you could get shocked...
2007-05-13 18:15:49 · answer #3 · answered by Ricvee 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yah, probably. As long as it's electrical, you're likely to get zapped or electrocuted, then maybe get an injury or die. HA
2007-05-13 18:17:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
No. At least, it's very unlikely...
2007-05-13 18:15:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋