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Old July 28th 06, 02:12 PM posted to rec.radio.scanner
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"DougSlug" wrote in message
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When I disconnect my antenna, I attach a 50-Ohm terminator to the free end
of the cable for the purpose of continuously discharging the
naturally-ocurring electrostatic charge.

- Doug

Why not just leave a 10K or so resistor connected full time to the antenna?

Dale W4OP


 
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