[RFI] 1.5-200MHz ARRESTOR 8kWPEP/4kWDC UHF CONNECTORS

[Dale Svetanoff]

Doc,

I don't necessarily "recoomend" any specific brand, but I can tell you that
Alpha Delta, in their current ad on page 31 of the May issue of "CQ" says
that their Model TT3G50 will pass control voltages.  It is a gas tube type
of protector.

I have several different brands and models of coax protectors installed in
my station.  I do not require that any of them pass DC control power, but
as far as I know, all of the gas tube types that I have would do so.  (I
have some protectors that were sold by Amateur Electronic Supply under
their own label, but I also have a couple of Alpha Delta units, too. 
However, they are older models.)  

No matter which protector you get, keep one thing in mind: the amount of
protection to your rig (and maybe YOU) is highly dependant upon the quality
(spelled "impedance") of the path to ground.  Make your connections short,
as straight as possible, and well-secured.  Hopefully, you can connect that
protector to a very solid ground rod (or array of rods).  

Let us know how it works out for you.

73, Dale  WA9ENA   


> [Original Message]
> From: doc at kd4e.com <doc at kd4e.com>
> To: RFI List <rfi at contesting.com>
> Date: 5/29/2011 11:37:09
> Subject: Re: [RFI] 1.5-200MHz ARRESTOR 8kWPEP/4kWDC UHF CONNECTORS
>
> Can you recommend a specific model, please?
>
>
> > Chack out the GAS PLUG type of lightning arrestors.  They typically
consist
> > of a short section of thru-line with a gas-filled cartridge connected
> > between the line and outer shell (ground).  They should pass DC no
problem.
> > The gas tube triggers only on high voltages, but you must get a tube
that
> > will allow for your worst case VSWR at full power, or the tube will fire
> > and maybe cause problems for your finals.
> >
> > 73, Dale
> > WA9ENA
> >
> >
> >>
> >> With ICE out of the picture I am not sure where
> >> this leaves Hams for a high-power arrestor that
> >> will pass DC.
> >>
> >> FYI:
> >> --------------------------------------
> >> No, it will not pass DC.
> >>
> >> Thank You!
> >> Sales Department @ R&L Electronics
> >> www.randl.com
> >> 800-221-7735
> >> --------------------------------------
> >>
> >>
> >> "1.5-200MHz ARRESTOR 8kWPEP/4kWDC UHF CONNECTORS"
> >>
> >> Does this pass DC control signals/voltage?
> >>
> >> I have a Heath HD-1480 remote antena switch.
> >>
> >> Is this manufactured by ICE and rebranded by Jetstream?
>
> -- 
>
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