All night we monitored a radio tuned to 1710 kHz at the top of the AM dial.
About 5-times a minute we heard the sputter of lightning coming across the airwaves from miles away and that was the point.
The forecast called for a 50% chance of storms during the night, and if they get too close KDX shuts down and disconnects as a safety measure.
The radio was our warning system and would alert us if the static became stronger and more frequent.
As it turned out the distant lightning continued all night but never came close.
1710 kHz is now our designated lightning alarm.
I wonder what the field strength of the lightning was, and if it was in violation of Part 15?
Oh Wow!
We checked on Artisan's question: "I wonder what the field strength of the lightning was, and if it was in violation of Part 15?"
Siren Sound Effect:
Loud Megaphone Voice: "PULL THIS STORM OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE SKY!"
Judge Passes Sentence: "Lightning exceeded the ground lead rule of Part 15. The storm will be placed in solitary confinement with Chelsea Manning".