[Elecraft] Array Solutions Lightning Arrestor

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

Correct installation is usually the key.  The line must be supported no 
more than 12" from the connector and NEVER at any time by the connector, 
even during installation.   Also, line supports along all vertical and 
horizontal runs is a must.

73

Bob, K4TAX


On 1/23/2018 4:27 PM, john at kk9a.com wrote:
> Pin retraction may depend on your coax. I use a number of N connectors and I
> have not seen this occur with Belden 8267 or with the various sizes of
> Heliax at my station.
>
> John KK9A
>
>
> K9ZC wrote:
>
> While N connectors do have some design and impedance advantages, some of us
> that have lived in extremely cold climates... have seen the center pins pull
> out of N connectors due to thermal contraction of the center conductor over
> distance.  A UHF or DIN connector will usually not do that.
>
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