[AMPS] Alpha 89 Pin Diodes

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>Hello all, I just received my new Alpha 89 and after using it about 3 
>hours it would intermittently attenuate RX signals through the amp, after 
>cycling the operate-standby switch it would work fine for a while then do 
>the same thing again.
>I called Alpha and they said it was the RX pin diodes caused by a static 
>build up on my not DC grounded 80 meter wire. If any one could help me I 
>have a few questions...
>
>1-Is this going to be an on going problem?
>2-Do I need to DC ground all of my wire antennas?

A high-ohms DC bleeder resistor might be a good idea.  I have 300k-ohms 
to gnd on my 80m end fed dipole.  

>3-I have time left on my 30 day refund, should I get my money back?
>4-Has anyone else had this problem?
>5-Is using Pin Diode switching reliable?

In the real world, all solid-state parts are sensitive to static.  
>
good luck, John
>


-  Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.  
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