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Re: [TowerTalk] rf choke for vertical?

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] rf choke for vertical?
From: "Paul Christensen" <w9ac@arrl.net>
Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2018 09:28:01 -0500
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You want to ensure the that the choke's self-resonant-frequency isn’t within 
80m.  I am using J.W. Miller 5252 chokes at the vertical base feed.  Purchased 
from Mouser.  

Prior to installing the Miller chokes on 80m and 160m verticals, high-voltage 
static was destroying my K3's SWR bridge Schottky diodes.  Zero problems after 
the chokes were installed.

Paul, W9AC

-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces@contesting.com> On Behalf Of Jamie WW3S
Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2018 9:17 AM
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] rf choke for vertical?

I’ve read/heard that an rf choke from the vertical to ground will help bleed 
off any static and help reduce noise levels on the vertical. For an 80m 
vertical, running 1200 watts, is the value/rating critical? 
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