[1000mp] RX ant input protection

Mon, 9 Sep 2002 17:37:55 -0400

Barry, et.al.
    I know the FT1000MP switches the RX antenna out whenever you transmit,
but I would use a FES switch like KD9SV's as best insurance.  It sure saves
grief and is very good insurance!
    73,    George    K8GG

----- Original Message -----
From: "Barry N1EU" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2002 1:07 PM
Subject: [1000mp] RX ant input protection


> Is it necessary to externally add overload protection to the receive
antenna
> input on the 1000MP?  I noticed on p7 of the Technical Overview that the
RX
> ant input is not switched off during transmit.  There is reference to a
> "surge suppressor on the antenna input line", but no more information than
> that is provided.
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> Has anyone come up with a definitive answer to this?
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> Thanks & 73,
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> Barry N1EU
> www.albany.net/~bg
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