[TowerTalk] Lightning Protection Device Question

[ersmar@comcast.net]

TT:

     Here's a link to a semi-recent posting from TT on the subject of PP vs ICE vs Alpha Delta suppressors.  FWIW.

73 de
Gene Smar  AD3F



> Mike,
> 
> People all have their favorites, but I would generally choose PP,
> which are widely used in the communications industry.  You can have
> safety or you can have low cost.  I'm not sure about both.
> 
> Unfortunately, you would have to do some really painful experiments to
> make an objective comparison of these products.  Short of that, I
> would choose the best construction and the best specified products.
> 
> Also, keep in mind that none of these devices will do much for you if
> you do not have a well-engineered ground system.
> 
> 73, Martin AA6E
> 
> On 10/6/05, Corboy-Poteet <disorder at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> > PolyPhaser has a lot of products and a good reputation for coax devices used 
> for surge/lightning protection.  However, they tend to be a bit pricey.  Does 
> anyone in the Towertalk group know whether the products from companies such as 
> Alpha-Delta, RF-Tec, and ICE  are as effective as PolyPhaser's?   Or is it best 
> to just go with the "best"?
> >
> > Mike  W5FTD
> 
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