Speaking of plugs, Mickey, why not simply build an entry panel with
plugs and jacks so you can disconnect everything when you are not on the
air?
73, Pete N4ZR
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On 10/8/2010 12:14 AM, Mickey Baker wrote:
> Are the devices sold for "lightning protection" of rotator and control lines
> all simply gap+MOV protectors? Perhaps GDT?
>
> Is one better than another? I respect your opinion, but do you have a
> technical, non-anecdotal reason to believe which is better?
>
> They seem damn expensive for what they are, so I'm considering building one.
>
> Has anyone built a protection block?
>
> I found these resettable fuses/MOVs while shopping to build one:
> http://www.circuitprotection.com/catalog/2ProDS.pdf
>
> Anyone used these?
>
> (I don't have any relationship with any component manufacturer - this isn't
> a plug.)
>
> 73,
>
> Mickey N4MB
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