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Re: Topband: Receive ant question

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Subject: Re: Topband: Receive ant question
From: Rik van Riel <riel@surriel.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:32:18 -0400
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On 10/26/2011 09:27 AM, Mark Beckwith wrote:
> I think a front end protector is some good amount of insurance.  I listen on
> other receivers while transmitting.  I have cooked an IC746PRO doing this
> and it was quite annoying.  It tricked me into thinking everything was fine
> because it worked okay for a good long while, but ultimately I cooked it and
> felt like an idiot.

With the RX antenna a reasonable distance (>100ft) away
from the TX antenna, would an RF limiter (like the one
ICE makes) be an acceptable substitute for a front end
protector with relays?

I am running 100W only here, no amp.

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