[ICOM] Pro II protection needed from nearby transmitter?

[Michael P. Olbrisch]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Paul Ferguson
> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 1:37 PM
> To: ICOM Reflector
> Subject: [ICOM] Pro II protection needed from nearby transmitter?
>
>
> A ham recently moved into the house next to me. Our antennas are
> about 75-100 feet apart and we both have amps capable of 1 KW.
>
> Has anyone had similar problems with a 756 Pro II or can comment on
> protection in it's front end?

Best bet is to disconnect and ground antennas when not on the air.  Helps
with the "near-miss" lightning strikes too.

Mike.  KD9KC
El Paso, TX.