Have two general questions/assumptions on use of polyphaser devices at
frequencies OTHER than the design bands.
(1) I would assume that a unit's inherent lightning protection for the coax
run would be "intact", regardless of the frequency design of a device. It
just wouldn't necessarily be useable for transmitting or receiving at none
design frequencies. That being said:
(2) I would also assume that a device designed for HF frequencies WOULD NOT
be useable for higher bands VHF/UHF/SHF frequencies. I wouldn't try that.
However, I have no idea whether units designed for the higher frequencies
(i.e. cellular bands at 800mhz and up), could safely be used on "lower"
frequency HF/VHF bands. The reason for the questions is the cheap
availability of some "very robust commercial devices (Polyphaser) removed
from cellular service.
I would STILL use devices at the house/shack entry that are designed for the
correct bands. But, I was hoping to add some of these bulkhead polyphaser
units at the tower/antennas, for additional protection. Comments?
Steve, W5KI
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