lightning arrester

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A lightning arrester no bigger than a quart-size fruit jar receives the bolt, discharges it harmlessly through its coils.

From Time Magazine Archive

Don't fail to use a lightning arrester, or better, a lightning switch, for your receiving set.

From The Radio Amateur's Hand Book by Collins, A. Frederick (Archie Frederick)

Incidentally, radio antennae should be properly grounded and have an approved lightning arrester.

From If You're Going to Live in the Country by Lieberman, Frank

The simple principles of switchboard construction, the development of the switchboard, the connections of the various instruments, including the lightning arrester, are also plainly set forth.

From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred

Of course on an indoor aerial there’s no need of a lightning arrester.

From The Radio Boys at the Sending Station Making Good in the Wireless Room by Chapman, Allen