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Question about RX inputs on 6600

KI5RLR
KI5RLR Member ✭✭
in FLEX-6000 Signature Series

When using a receive-only antenna located very close to a transmit antenna, should an RF limiter be placed in the RX antenna feedline to prevent damage to the radio? Or do the RX inputs have built in protection?

73

Clif

Answers

  • Mike-VA3MW
    Mike-VA3MW Administrator, FlexRadio Employee, Community Manager, Super Elmer, Moderator admin

    That is always a good idea. They are protected to vary large signals (detail in the hardware manual).

    If using a Beverage, then yes as they are good a picking up large ground static so you do need some way to discharge that.

    A simple 'hack' is to add an NE62 Neon bulb across the line, if you can find one.

  • KI5RLR
    KI5RLR Member ✭✭

    Thanks Mike. I will have to look into the Neon bulb method. I will probably use something off the shelf like the DX Engineering 'Receiver Guard'.

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