[SECC] Re: [SEDXC] Front End Saver?

[Larry Crim]

>After scouring and reading the top band archives, I decided that just
>because my FT1000MP has a dedicated RX antenna input jack, it is still
>necessary to protect it from strong transmitted signals.  'Possible' ills
>that may result from not protecting the RX input include blown front ends
or
>spurious transmitted signals.

Don't think so.

This has been discussed ad infinitum on the FT-1000MP reflector
and the so called "experts" seem to think a "front end saver" for the
RX input is not necessary.

Your mileage may vary.

I've got 2 MPs, and use Beverages on the RX input and no problems
for 5 years.

I think there is a FT-1000MP archive somewhere with an article from K6SE
who explains this....however I don't have the address.

GL!
-Larry K4AB

-----Original Message-----
From: Ernie <ezingle@mindspring.com>
To: SECC <secc@contesting.com>; sedxc@contesting.com <sedxc@contesting.com>
Date: Saturday, March 03, 2001 10:05
Subject: [SECC] Re: [SEDXC] Front End Saver?


>Many thanks to Bob W4OWY,  and Bridget KS4YT who both offered assistance in
>getting a copy of the article.  K4PI also suggested an ICE device as an
>alternative solution.
>
>After scouring and reading the top band archives, I decided that just
>because my FT1000MP has a dedicated RX antenna input jack, it is still
>necessary to protect it from strong transmitted signals.  'Possible' ills
>that may result from not protecting the RX input include blown front ends
or
>spurious transmitted signals.
>
>Thanks to all.
>
>Ernie KS4Q
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Ernie" <ezingle@mindspring.com>
>To: "SECC" <secc@contesting.com>; <sedxc@contesting.com>
>Sent: Friday, March 02, 2001 11:15 PM
>Subject: [SEDXC] Front End Saver?
>
>
>> Does anyone out there keep their old CQ magazines?
>>
>> I am looking for a copy of an article which appeared in the February 1997
>> issue of CQ magazine.  It is by Gary Nichols, KD9SV and is a design of a
>> 'front end saver' to ground/disconnect your listening antenna input while
>> transmitting.
>>
>> I've been using one that I built up myself, but can't use with the
>FT1000MP.
>> I need to redesign it and am looking for ideas.
>>
>> Anyone out there that can mail me a copy of the article?
>>
>> Thanks,  Ernie KS4Q
>>
>>
>
>
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