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Sdrplay and external antenna

Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 4:22 am
by dosformat
Hi there.

I have just purchased the sdrplay.

I am just wondering if it is OK to connect it to my external g5rv antenna for hf?

I am worried about the esd side of things?

Regards

Dos

Re: Sdrplay and external antenna

Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 6:27 am
by jon
Hi Dos,

No problem at all unless in he middle of a thunderstorm when antennas should be disconnected. Here in the UK I have a G5RV at 20m height and even leave it connected to my SDR console server when on vacation!

Enjoy! 73, Jon

Re: Sdrplay and external antenna

Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 8:45 pm
by Alastair_BKA
If your in the City your better off but if your in the countryside then ground it or disconnect it before you leave.

Re: Sdrplay and external antenna

Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2015 12:08 am
by dosformat
Thank you all for your replies.

At least I know I can use the external antenna

Regards

Dos