[AMPS] SWR Protection

Peter Chadwick Peter_Chadwick@mitel.com
Tue, 5 Dec 2000 15:55:27 -0000


At one time, most QST/handbook designs did have catching zeners on collectors.
How much use they are is another matter, as zeners do take time to breakdown.

BTW, is it zener or  avalanche breakdown below about 5.6 volts? I can never
remember which is the low voltage and which the high.....

73

Peter G3RZP



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