From: Bill Turner <dezrat@outlook.com>
To: Amps group <amps@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [Amps] Price per Watt Conversation
>OTOH we
>should not forget that a tiny (short duration) voltage spike can take
>out a SS device, while tubes are relatively forgiving. Very forgiving
>when compared to SS devices
>
>73, Roger (K8RI)
REPLY:
Good point. Induced voltage from a nearby lightning strike could be a
serious problem.
73, Bill W6WRT
## If thats the case, then why dont we ever hear of SS 100-200 watt xcvrs
blowing up ? Or do they just blow up on RX..or perhaps the PIN diode
TR portion blows up...saving both the RX + TX.
Jim VE7RF
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