I have ICE here, but if I didn't have it, I would consider building my own.
Nothing will protect from a direct lightening strike except for disconnecting
everything, including the ground OR a superior grounding installation such as
at <http://www.w8ji.com/station_ground.htm>. Disconnecting everything is what
I do.
For just static buildup then a simple resistor to ground might be all you need.
Look for the static bleeders article, it is in PDF. The resistors noted in
this article are about $5, available at <www.mouser.com>.
<http://www.ad5x.com/articles.htm>
73
Dale, k9vuj
On 16, May 2011, at 18:11, doc@kd4e.com wrote:
> Has anyone compared lightning arrestors?
>
> With ICE out of the market for a while I am in need of
> a HF+6m device that is rated to full-legal and passes
> DC control signals/voltage (I have a Heath HD-1480).
>
> As far as I know the Polyphasers all block DC.
>
> So far I am aware of only two that meet my requirements:
>
> Array Solutions: Hofi LP1103-2800 $84. each.
>
> Randl.com: Jetstream 1.5-200MHz ARRESTOR 8kWPEP/4kWDC
> (I E-mailed them last night to affirm that it passes
> DC control signals/voltage, no reply yet.) $42. each.
>
> QUESTIONS:
>
> 1. Are there others?
>
> 2. Why might one be better than the other?
>
> 3. Does passing DC create a weakness that could result
> in damage?
>
>
> --
>
> Thanks! & 73, KD4E
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