Most likely the caps will arc first. Dick
----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob M." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com> Sent: 03 February, 2006 06:44 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer power ratings On a 900 MHz Bp/Br duplexer what gets destroyed if the power rating is exceeded? For example, I have a Celwave base station duplexer, four sections of Bp/Br, with RG214 between everything. It's rated for 125 watts. I know RG214 can withstand more power, as it's used on my 440 MHz duplexer which is rated for 350 watts. The Wacom duplexer I just bought has a 175 watt rating but it uses RG142 coax and has a permanently-wired connection to the antenna port (i.e. it does not use a separate TEE connector). I would expect the power rating to be lower as one goes up in frequency. But if I should exceed the power level, will the coax arc? Will the coupling loops get deformed? Will the notch adjusting capacitors arc? What's there that really limit the power? Thanks. Bob M. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/