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Old 9-Nov-2010, 8:37 PM   #6
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Just to clarify, a DC-block does not typically include surge protection. It only prevents DC flow on the center conductor of the coax. A surge protector is designed to limit the voltage difference between the center conductor and shield.

Here are a couple of examples of surge protectors... http://www.cabletvamps.com/accessories.htm (Items: TII 210 and TII 212)
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