[Elecraft] Parallel line lightning arrestors

[John R. Lonigro]

Mike:

I've had an ICE model 309 for just about 9 years now.  It's been outside 
all that time and, other than the label getting faded, it looks as good 
as new.  I have it attached to a 64 ft. doublet with ladder line and 
have put up to 100 watts through it many times, but not since I finished 
my K2 (hi).  I still disconnect all antennas from my rigs unless I'm 
operating, but the ICE helps prevent static buildup, even when there are 
no storms in the vicinity.  Don't know how well it would protect if I 
ever had a direct hit, but you can say that about most lightning 
suppressors.  I also don't know anything about the Cerbik doublet but I 
am satisfied with my ICE lightning arrestor with my application.

John AA0VE

Mike B wrote:

> In a painfully slow, round-about way, I'm getting a Cebik 44' doublet 
> put up.  I'm curious if anyone is familiar with the ICE brand of 
> lightning arrestors 
> (http://www.arraysolutions.com/Products/ice/impulse1.html#2)?
>
> I'm familiar with PolyPhaser products, too, but the ICE equipment 
> sounds well-built & good for the job, too.