[TowerTalk] ICE 303 MOV specs

[K4SAV]

The ICE 303 should be using a gas filled surge suppressor, not an MOV.  
MOV's have high capacitance and are suitable for control lines, but not 
for RF lines.  A typical MOV may have 350pf capacitance while a gas 
filled suppressor may have 1pf.  Sorry, I don't have the part number for 
the ICE replacement.  I have been making my own suppressors.  $2 to $4 
for a suppressor beats the $50 to $60 for the ready-made ones with 
connectors.  I have also been making my own suppressors for control 
lines.  MOV's are 15 to 20 cents each.

Jerry, K4SAV


Joe - WD0M wrote:

>Anyone have the specifications on the MOV for the 
>ICE Model 303 lightning protector?  Mine failed 
>after a lightning strike - I've called ICE many 
>times, but can't get through - their phone line seems to be out of order.
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>TIA and 73,
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>Joe
>WDØM
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