Topband: To clamp or NOT...that IS the question

[N1BUG]

On 01/18/2014 06:20 AM, N1BUG wrote:
> Indeed. I've had problems with ICE 196 receiver protectors for
> several years. I assume the intermod is generated by the diodes in
> those devices, though I do not know that for a fact. The problem
> occurs on nights when propagation is very good both in the AM BC
> band and shortwave in the 5-7 MHz range. I get some extremely strong
> SW BC stations on good nights. All are well below the threshold but
> the combined affect of many signals is too much.  Removing the ICE
> 196 clears up the intermod, so I am reasonably certain that is where
> it is generated. I need to either find another way to protect my
> front end or use band pass filters.

Sorry... I should have noted this is using Beverages +/- 600 feet long.

73,
Paul N1BUG