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Re: [RFI] Comparing Lightning Arrestors?

To: doc@kd4e.com
Subject: Re: [RFI] Comparing Lightning Arrestors?
From: dalej <dj2001x@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 18:58:02 -0500
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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?
> 
> 
> -- 
> 
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