>
>The forward polarized diodes used are probably unsuited for this
>application or with some short term abnormal condition (i.e. lousy
>antenna connector, bad soldering somewere, parasitics, etc.)
>Change diodes with larger devices or better use the original Zener
>connecting it to the ends of the diodes stripe (enough to remove one
>from the chain), finally the zener it's an upgrade.
>
10w zener diodes typically short when exposed to high surge currents. 3A
diodes can handle 200a-peaks. ....
- Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.
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