[R-390] CAPACITOR FIGHT

[John]

Good point - Collins filter coil resistance is usually
in the 50 - 80 ohm region.  Any zener low enough to offer
protection would probably create IMD.

John


On 8/5/2014 9:47 AM, David Wise wrote:
> Down in the millivolts, I think.
>
> Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the resistance is low, which means that nothing can shunt away a current surge.
>
> Dave Wise
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> What RF voltage is across the filter?  Anyone ever
> consider protective zener diodes?
>
> John
> KK6IL
>