Eric Lemmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I know that Polyphaser is a popular name in lightning arrestors but I
wondered why I never saw that brand being used at a cellular telephone site.
I've been working cellular (and paging) for about 20 years now and the P brand
seems to be the most
Eric Lemmon wrote:
I know that Polyphaser is a popular name in lightning arrestors but I
wondered why I never saw that brand being used at a cellular telephone site.
The brand I did see at most cellular and commercial sites was Huber +
Suhner. So, I bought one of each brand, both of them
Steve,
I use Polyphaser arresters for my repeater system... I prefer not to think
of any lightning protection system or component as budget - all you need is
to take one lightning strike, and budget goes right out the window!! I
planned for expenses related to lightning protection when I
Only rich people can afford low cost/budget lightning protection!
Kevin King SCSA BSCIS
ARS KC6OVD
GMRS KAG0378
EIEIO 2722
Acworth Georgia
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Only rich people can afford low cost/budget lightning protection!
Kevin King SCSA BSCIS
ARS KC6OVD
GMRS KAG0378
EIEIO 2722
Acworth
: Thursday, March 02, 2006 9:59 AM
Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] lightning arrestors
Only rich people can afford low cost/budget lightning protection!
Kevin King SCSA BSCIS
ARS KC6OVD
GMRS KAG0378
EIEIO 2722
Acworth Georgia
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Thank you for the reply but it was not helpful in that it did not offer an
answer to the question. I was asking for suggestions of equipment on a
budget and not snide remarks
I prefer Alpha Delta. They have one model that covers
all frequencies and is rated for 200 watts. They
normally have UHF connectors; you have to pay $5 more
for N connectors. They're about $50 new. I get mine
from Universal Radio, HRO, or AES.
The commercial site where my 900 MHz repeater is, has
Bob M. wrote:
The commercial site where my 900 MHz repeater is, has
a bunch of PolyPhasers, so I bought one too. For that
band, it's only good for 50 watts, and I don't think
they had one rated for more power. So I had to replace
it with an Alpha Delta; I should have just bought that
the
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Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 10:03 AM
Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] lightning arrestors
Steve,
I use Polyphaser arresters for my repeater system... I prefer not to think
of any lightning protection system or component as budget - all you need is
to take
There are some decent units made by other companies than PolyPhaser.
I.C.E. is one that comes to mind.
However, your real expense isn't with the feedline protection. Keep in
mind that you will need to have powerline protection and a single-point
ground system. The grounding grid will likely
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Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 10:39 AM
Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] lightning arrestors
The going price for Polyphasers are about $65.00 wholesale. They are
available with UHF and N Type Connectors. When I use my spare, I go to
E-Bay
and start watching. I buy them
Jim B. wrote:
Well, if it helps anyone, the Glenayre 1/4K 7900's we take of
take *care* of...as in maintain...duh...
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WD8CHL
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Only rich people can afford low cost/budget lightning protection!
Kevin King SCSA BSCIS
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GMRS KAG0378
EIEIO 2722
Acworth Georgia
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Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 12:36 PM
Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] lightning arrestors
I am sorry it was not meant as a snide remark. It was a truism or pearl of
wisdom. I also knew that many folks would respond with information to get
equipment. It was an attempt to help
Of Stephen Rice
Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 3:24 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] lightning arrestors
Kevin, I owe you an apology as I have been a little short lately! I think
not smoking the last 4 or 5 months got to me! You were correct to question
the budget
The commercial site where my 900 MHz repeater is, has
a bunch of PolyPhasers, so I bought one too. For that
band, it's only good for 50 watts, and I don't think
they had one rated for more power. So I had to replace
it with an Alpha Delta; I should have just bought that
the first time.
Steve,
This is a topic that has many proponents of certain brands or grounding
methods. I liken it to the way some people (usually guys) talk about motor
oil. You know the type: Well, I never use anything but Castrol GTX in MY
car! The guys who say this have no special laboratory equipment or
Eric Lemmon wrote:
Nice info on the HS vs P lightning arrestors, Eric.
One of the local UHF ham repeater owners noticed a high SWR on his
properly-lightning-protected (P, not HS, but still...) MSF-5000 a few
weeks ago.
They turned the power back quite a bit (SWR was about 1.5:1) and left it
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