[TowerTalk] PolyPhaser coax protectors still good?

[ROBERT WANDERER]

Some of the REAL early models were not dc-blocked (Patented only in 1982 or so) so 
you'll see a short center pin to center pin.

On the standard dc-blocked models, you should not have a short circuit center pin to
center pin or center pin to case. If you do, it's bad (but you would probably have VSWR
and other problems with a center pin to case short). If both paths are open, that's correct;
however, the only way to verify correct operation is with a device known as a hi-pot tester.
We used to make one but recently discontinued doing so, but there are plenty of good ones
out there for sale or rent. If you want, we'll test them for you. Call first for a RMA #, don't just
send it in! The tel # is 800 325 7170.

If you want to reply to this message, please address it to my work e-mail address
<bobwanderer@polyphaser.com>

73,
Bob Wanderer AA0CY
Senior Applications Engineer
PolyPhaser Corporation

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From:  Dan[SMTP:ad4hw@citrus.infi.net]
Sent:  Tuesday, October 28, 1997 2:52 AM
To:  towertalk@contesting.com
Subject:  [TowerTalk] PolyPhaser coax protectors still good?

I have several PolyPhaser coax protectors--some are many years old.  Is
there a test I can perform to assure that they are still functional?  If
possible, I would like to build a piece of test equipment that I could use
to check them periodically.

Thanks & 73,
Dan


Dan Long (W4TQ)
8035 Tokyo Pt.
Dunnellon, FL 34433
e-mail: ad4hw@citrus.infi.net
phone: 352-563-0934

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