[PCR-1000] ZAPTRAP ?

Thu, 14 Aug 2003 11:33:00 -0400

Why not just put a heavy current diode (5 amps?) across it?  Silicon would
require about .7 volts before it would conduct.  That is what is on my
weather station leads (vendor installed).

Tim T.

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[mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Bryce Ringwood
Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2003 10:37 AM
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Subject: [PCR-1000] ZAPTRAP ?

Hi all,

I picked up a few ZAPTRAPS (made by a firm called Strike technologies) -
used for protecting computers on a LAN (I think). These are little boxes
with a BNC connector on each end and a green earthing strap. Just for fun, I
placed one between my antenna and Rx - no noticeable drop in sensitivity up
to 30 MHz. What's your collective wisdom on using something like this to
protect the PCR1000 front end from static ? I can't identify all the parts
in the thing.

Just a thought before our Summer storms begin - Bryce

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