Ed, it sounds like you were using an MFJ antenna switch!
It's best to only use switches which ground all positions not being used.
I threw my MFJ switches out. I didn't have the heart to sell them or even
give them to someone because they are too dangerous.
73
Rick
-----Original Message-----
From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com]
On Behalf Of Edward A. Feustel
Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 12:12 PM
To: tentec@contesting.com
Subject: [TenTec] Re: Paragon 585 again
Paul,
I killed my diodes by using another transmitter with an antenna switch
to select between the two.
A little to much RF will take them out every time. Or a nearby lightning
miss will do it as well.
Now I always disconnect the rig from the antenna when I am not using
it.. It would even be
better if I grounded the input.
At least you can fix it yourself!
Ed, N5EI
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