Compact Form Factors and Unique Packaging Allows Arrestors To Fit In Tight Spaces – Arrestor Design Spotlight

By Charlie DiFronzo | February 2, 2016
LIghtning Arrestor, TNC to SMA, Bulkhead-Mount, DC to 12GHz

As one of NexTek’s primary product lines, our range of Coaxial Surge Protectors is designed to cover a wide range of potential application requirements with high-performance, military-grade designs that are built using top-notch quality control systems.  One of the many factors that makes NexTek’s line of solutions unique is our use of compact form factor…

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How Do I Estimate Lightning’s Effects on my Radio Antenna?

By Charlie DiFronzo | January 20, 2016

Have you ever wondered how to calculate lightning-induced antenna-coupling levels for a specific radio setup?  How much energy could theoretically flow along my coaxial cable due to a nearby lightning strike? Today’s highlighted article is a useful tool for anyone looking to make a assessment of a specific radio antenna’s susceptibility level when a lightning…

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Ultra Slow Motion Video of Lightning Strikes! – Featured Link

By Charlie DiFronzo | January 5, 2016
https://www.flickr.com/photos/68397968@N07/14600216228

In order to kick off 2016 properly, we have decided to share something quite fascinating and cool for our first post of the year! Lightning bolts and the thunderstorms that create them are constantly and exhaustively researched all around the world.  Although we have a good general understanding of how a Lightning Strike forms, it’s general characteristics,…

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Product Spotlight: Ultra-Wideband Coaxial Arrestor – 5.2-18.0 GHz

By Charlie DiFronzo | December 17, 2015

NexTek’s portfolio of available Coaxial Surge Arrestors covers a wide range of potential applications, ranging from DC (0 hz) to 18GHz at a wide level of RF Power levels.  However, there is one device that is uniquely suited and positioned to provide industry-leading protection for microwave, satellite, and other high frequency applications within the 5.2-18.0GHz…

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Featured Link: “The Science Behind Lightning’s Electric Shows”

By Charlie DiFronzo | November 10, 2015
https://www.flickr.com/photos/68397968@N07/14600216228

Today’s post features a short but interesting article on wired.com, which explains the fundamentals behind how lightning is formed and works! Also included in this post are some interesting lightning-related photos which include some unique shots of various lightning bolts and their effects!  For example, did you know that the earth itself operates as a massive…

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Featured Link: Real-Time Lightning Map

By Charlie DiFronzo | October 20, 2015

Did you know that Lightning Strikes can be tracked and mapped? Lightning strikes emit significant RF energy in the kHz range, and this radio energy can be tracked and received at extremely long ranges.  Each lightning bolt itself acts as a large antenna, emitting a pulse of radio energy.  In fact, the first lightning detector…

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New Page: Coaxial Surge Protector Home Page

By Charlie DiFronzo | September 9, 2015
Coaxial Surge Arrestor Landing Page Thumbnail

NexTek, LLC. is proud to announce the release of our brand-new Coax Surge Arrestor Home Page, found HERE. The new landing page includes the following information and links: BASIC PRODUCT INFO: The new landing page contains a multitude of basic information about NexTek’s line of coaxial lightning and surge suppressors, including: Connector Types Offered Threat…

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Content Spotlight – Get Grounded: Protecting Electrical Devices From Lightning Transients

By Charlie DiFronzo | August 6, 2015

For any outdoor radio installation where there is a coaxial cable or an antenna installed outdoors, lightning protection is critical to ensuring continued operation and a minimum of service interuptions. In addition to installing arrestors where appropriate, it is critical to ensure that all grounding and bonding be well-designed and properly installed. In fact, unless…

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