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What may be the purpose of this thing?
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bezking
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Looks like a surge protector, but I am not sure.
OK2BCK
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Thanks bezking,
if this is the case, can this be used to protect my radio against lightning? Earthed system obviously. There are two bolts screwed into it from both sides, adjusted to specific proximity with the 'live' core. It would make sense then.
if this is the case, can this be used to protect my radio against lightning? Earthed system obviously. There are two bolts screwed into it from both sides, adjusted to specific proximity with the 'live' core. It would make sense then.
Don_Burke
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I was thinking either that or a power inserter.
If the bolts are as you say, I would go for lightning arrester.
If the bolts are as you say, I would go for lightning arrester.
prcguy
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Looks like a gas discharge lightning arrestor. Unscrew the knurled thing and see if there is a small replaceable ceramic or glass capsule with metal contacts on each end.
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pappy1
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That is most lkely a RF Relay used for disconnecting thr receiver antenna when transmitting. [The ole 2 piece ham radio gear] just what it looks to me.
prcguy
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If you Google the number on the unit you will find its a gas discharge lightning arrestor as I mentioned before. Its good to 1.5GHz.
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OK2BCK
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Thank you all!
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