On 2/8/06 3:14 PM, "Gil Stacy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have seen advertised front end protectors recommended for use when > utiilzing a separate antenna for receive. Does the K2's RANT option on the > 160 board offer sufficient protection for use with a separate preamp and RX > antenna or is it prudent to use a front end protector such as designed by > KD9SV? > Thanks,
The K2 is the only current production HF transceiver that I know of that has the "front-end saver" built in. The RECEIVE ANTENNA RELAY, K2 on the K160RX board, disconnects the RX antenna during transmissions. If you're running a standalone station, no problem. In an SO2R or other multi-station contest environment (or if you have a "big gun" station next door), you will probably need to take additional protective measures. Your best bet is to get a copy of "Managing Interstation Interference" by W2VJN (George of INRAD fame). He does a great job of describing the problems and solutions. Gus Hansen, KB0YH _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
