[TowerTalk] MOV's

[k3mm@comcast.net]

All the surge protecting power strips I've ever seen use MOVs as well...although some are much better than others and some include RF chokes and such for  RFI.

Tyler K3MM


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> In an article in a mid 90's CQ magazine Publication (the equipment source 
> book), it was pointed out that 
> single MOV's held up better than the so called power strips with built in 
> protection. I seem to recall that in several instances a single MOV with 
> either a PC or transceiver on it let the equipment survive whereas one of 
> the strips did not. 
> 
> I try to provide both a UPS amd MOV on all my PC's and use a PC on my 
> transceivers. Even tho I may have some of the equipment on a power strip. I 
> even have a couple of spares for future use. Most MOV's have a blinking or 
> steady light built in. The write up with the MOV say to check them often. 
> If one with a blinking light goes out (when plugged into the AC) or one with 
> a steady light starts blinking the manufacturer says the MOV should be 
> replaced! 
> 
> This should not be the only protection as the MOV helps with static 
> electricity during storm build up. The measures as out lines by Tom W8JI 
> are really the first line of defense. 
> 
> 73 Dave K4JRB 
> 
> 
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