[Elecraft] P3 adding rf protection diodes question

[Harlan]

Sam
I would go with the 1N34a. It is a germanium diode and has a lower forward voltage drop than a silicon diode....thus a lower threshold for protection.

 Harlan
NC3C

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Sam Morgan <k5oai.sam at gmail.com> wrote:

>It was mentioned to put a couple of diodes across the P3's input to 
>protect it. Do the diodes need to be 1n34a's or would 1n4148's be ok for 
>that application?
>
>I had tried repeatedly to ask Don W3FPR this question off list via 
>direct email, but I guess all my efforts have ended up in his spam 
>folder?? :-(
>-- 
>GB & 73
>K5OAI
>Sam Morgan
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