Topband: Limiters - not T/R Relays

[Rick Karlquist]

Brian Moran wrote:
>
> Some sort of saturable transformer design, like
> http://www.arraysolutions.com/Products/as_rxfep.htm ?

What is interesting about this is that it uses T1-6 transformers,
which I have been using and recommending for years for RX antenna
use.  I have repeatedly been told that these are no good because
they will saturate at too low of a level and cause intermods, etc.
The design cited is an existence proof that these transformers
will work just fine in most situations.  I'm only 6 miles from
a 50 kW AM BC station and I have never had any trouble with
T1-6 transformers generating spurs.  I will note that the T1-6
has an especially large core, so it may be that the T1-1, for
example, is not up to the job.

FWIW, I accidentally transmitted into a beverage using a T1-6 transformer
with 100 watts, and it did not burn out the transformer.

Rick N6RK