I have more data.? I measured the power out on the Trusdx with and without the diode protection.? ?Here is the data:
Band. W/diode. WO/diode. % lost
80.? ? ? ?5.96.? ? ? ? 6.35.? ? ? ? ? ?6.1
60.? ? ? ?5.00.? ? ? ? 5.19.? ? ? ? ? ?3.7
40.? ? ? ?5.27.? ? ? ? 5.59.? ? ? ? ? ?5.7
30.? ? ? ?5.38.? ? ? ? 5.60.? ? ? ? ? ?3.9
20.? ? ? ?5.35.? ? ? ? 5.52.? ? ? ? ? ?3.1
Voltage = 12.59V
The power lost ranged from .22W on 80m to .17W on 20m.? I will gladly trade that power loss for the protection and peace of mind.?
72, Doug?
