Polyphasers have a shunt protection element. It usually fails and becomes leaky so you get a loss/VSWR indication. It can fail open or short. If it's open, there is nothing to detect.
On 8/17/2010 2:02 PM, Michael Ryan wrote: > > > Chuck, Thanks for that...wouldn't still pass RF if they are blown will > they? - m > > > > *From:* [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Chuck Kelsey > *Sent:* Tuesday, August 17, 2010 11:51 AM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* Re: [Repeater-Builder] Polyphaser Question > > > > If you are buying used, buyer beware. They could be shot. > > > > Chuck > > WB2EDV > -- mailto:[email protected] Oz POB 93167 Southlake, TX 76092 (Near DFW Airport)
