[time-nuts] Surge Arresters

[Bob Camp]

Hi

Commercial units designed for cell tower use often show up on eBay for sub
$20 prices. Since they are set up for the frequency (1.5 GHz), the levels
(RX, so no power), and the purpose there isn't a lot of need for anything
else. Last time I bought some, they came as part of a kit that also included
the ground strapping and various other useful bits and pieces. 

Bob

-----Original Message-----
From: time-nuts-bounces at febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-bounces at febo.com] On
Behalf Of Peter G. Viscarola
Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 10:45 AM
To: time-nuts at febo.com
Subject: [time-nuts] Surge Arresters

Hi TimeNuts,

What are people using for surge arresters between your GPS receiver and the
antenna, at the entrance to your house?

I've got an entrance panel set up for HF, with copper ribbon to two ground
rods.  I'd like to add a connection for my GPSDO.

I know the frequency is about 1.6GHz, and the active antennas use 5V or
less... is that correct?  What are the parameters I should consider when
selecting an arrester?

An associated question, also, if I may:  Does it matter if I use different
types of cable between the antenna and the entrance panel and then entrance
panel and the GPS receiver?

Thanks for your guidance,

Peter
K1PGV

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