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Shorting aerial OK?

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2015 11:04 am
by m0phe
Is it ok to put a dead short across the aerial input to protect it from static and nearby HF transmissions when it's not in use?

Re: Shorting aerial OK?

Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2015 12:54 pm
by m0phe
Is everyone on holiday?

Re: Shorting aerial OK?

Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2015 1:18 pm
by Tech_Support
Dear m0phe,
Applying a short to the antenna will not cause any problems with the RSP as there is no DC bias on the antenna port.

Sincerely

SDRplay Tech_Support

Re: Shorting aerial OK?

Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2015 2:44 pm
by m0phe
Thank very much! :D