{"product_id":"emp-shield-hf-vhf-uhf-radio-emp-protection-up-to-500-watts","title":"EMP Shield HF\/VHF\/UHF Radio EMP Protection Up To 500 Watts","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 32px; margin: 0 0 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 2 1 320px; min-width: 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/9128\/2937\/files\/emp-shield-ant-500-uhf-500-watt-radio-emp-protector-black-body-with-uhf-connectors-on-each-end-and-a-center-gnd-stud.jpg\" alt=\"EMP Shield ANT-500-UHF 500 watt radio EMP protector, black body with UHF connectors on each end and a center GND stud\" width=\"1200\" height=\"921\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; max-width: 1200px; height: auto; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 3 1 320px; min-width: 0; text-wrap: pretty;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eEMP Shield Radio EMP Protection Up To 500 Watts Gives Mid-Power Stations An Inline Guard Against EMP And Lightning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EMP Shield Radio EMP Protection Up To 500 Watts is built for HF, VHF and UHF stations that need more headroom than a 200 watt protector offers. The unit connects into the coax run through an IN port and an OUT port, and a GND stud on its side takes the ground connection. EMP Shield lists radios, transceivers, base stations and antennas among the equipment it is meant to protect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo versions share the 500 watt rating. ANT-500-UHF carries UHF connectors in a black housing, and ANT-500-N carries N connectors in a blue housing. Ham operators, first responders and emergency communications specialists who run up to 500 watts can pick whichever connector matches the rest of their station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEMP Shield Radio EMP Protection Up To 500 Watts Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProtection Across All Three EMP Phases And More\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEMP Shield states the unit protects against E1, E2 and E3, the three phases of an EMP. Coronal mass ejections, lightning and power surges are covered too, so one protector on the line addresses several risks to a 500 watt station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eResponse In Under One Nanosecond\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to EMP Shield, the unit starts shunting over-voltage in less than one nanosecond. That quick reaction is how it keeps a surge from reaching the transceiver and other gear down the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRoom For Stations Above 200 Watts\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce your station runs past 200 watts, the smaller model in this line no longer fits. The 500 watt rating covers those stations up to 500 watts in the same inline format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTwo Connector Styles, One Rating\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose UHF connectors, the SO-239 style EMP Shield names for this line, or N connectors. The choice changes only the connectors, the model number on the label and the body color. Matching your current coax ends keeps the install simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLabeled Ports And A Dedicated Ground Stud\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIN, OUT and GND are printed on the label next to each connection point. The ground stud is threaded, and the model number on the label tells you at a glance that you have the 500 watt unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClaims EMP Shield Reports\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEMP Shield reports testing at Keystone Compliance to MIL-STD-188-125-1, MIL-STD-461G, MIL-STD-464C and RS-105, adding that Keystone Compliance does not endorse any product. The company also says it is listed by the Department of Homeland Security in its EMP resilience report. EMP Shield is a veteran-owned company that builds its products in Kansas, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-World Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHam Stations Running Up To 500 Watts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Operators whose output tops 200 watts can put this unit in the coax and stay within its rating all the way to 500 watts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase Stations.\u003c\/strong\u003e EMP Shield designs this line for base stations and the transceivers they use, keeping a protector on the antenna connection of a fixed station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Responder Radio Rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e First responders are among the users EMP Shield names for its radio protection. A radio room running up to 500 watts can use either connector version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmergency Communications Teams.\u003c\/strong\u003e Emergency communications specialists who rely on their radios to stay connected during critical events can leave this protector in the line full time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePractical Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe 500 Watt Model Versus The 200 Watt Model\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two look alike and offer the same connector choices. The 200 watt unit is rated only to 200 watts, while this one reaches 500 watts. Pick the 500 watt version if your station sits anywhere between those two levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe 500 Watt Model Versus The 1000 Watt Model\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStations that run above 500 watts need the 1000 watt unit. If your power stays at 500 watts or less, this model covers you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInline Radio Protection Versus A Whole-Home Panel Unit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA whole-home panel unit protects the house wiring at the breaker panel. It doesn't sit in your coax, so it doesn't cover the antenna path into your radio. This unit protects that path, and the two can work side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuyer Guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePicking The Right Power Rating\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the full output your station can reach, including any amplifier. If that number is above 200 watts and no more than 500 watts, this is the rating to choose. Above 500 watts, move to the 1000 or 1500 watt version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePicking The Connector And Planning The Install\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo with the UHF option for coax ending in UHF connectors and the N option for coax ending in N connectors. The unit installs inline at the IN and OUT ports with a ground at the GND stud. Use EMP Shield's installation instructions for the radio models when you set it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThis May Be A Good Fit If\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour station runs above 200 watts but stays at or under 500 watts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou use UHF or N connectors on your coax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a protector that stays connected while you transmit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou operate a ham, base or emergency station\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow Do The ANT-500-UHF And ANT-500-N Differ?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe UHF version has UHF connectors and a black housing. The N version has N connectors and a blue housing. Both carry the 500 watt rating and the same IN, OUT and GND layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs The 500 Watt Unit OK For A Lower-Power Station?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. EMP Shield rates it for systems up to 500 watts, so a station running less than that is within its rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat Is The GND Stud For?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the unit's labeled ground connection point. EMP Shield's instructions explain how to make the ground connection for your station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat Is The EMP Shield Warranty?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEMP Shield covers defects in materials and workmanship for 10 years under a limited warranty, with repair or replacement. A unit destroyed by lightning is replaced for $50 once you return the destroyed unit. EMP Shield's separate protection policy may reimburse connected electronics up to $25,000 if its conditions are met.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x EMP Shield HF\/VHF\/UHF Radio EMP Protection Unit Up To 500 Watts (UHF Or N Connectors As Selected)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInline Protection Sized For 500 Watts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor stations that outgrow a 200 watt protector, the EMP Shield Radio EMP Protection Up To 500 Watts adds an inline guard on the coax in your choice of UHF or N connectors. The Outbound Power team can help you pick the right version for your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; overflow-x: auto;\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"background-color: rgb(242, 242, 242); text-align: left; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEMP Shield HF\/VHF\/UHF Radio EMP Protection Up To 500 Watts Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background-color: rgb(242, 242, 242);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.1489%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.8511%;\"\u003eHF\/VHF\/UHF Radio EMP 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unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnected equipment policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to $25,000, EMP Shield conditions apply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"EMP Shield","offers":[{"title":"UHF Connectors","offer_id":46932310098169,"sku":"ANT-500-UHF","price":379.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"N Connectors","offer_id":67674297630969,"sku":"ANT-500-N","price":379.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/9128\/2937\/files\/EMP_Shield_500_Watts.jpg?v=1760357611","url":"https:\/\/outboundpower.com\/products\/emp-shield-hf-vhf-uhf-radio-emp-protection-up-to-500-watts","provider":"Outbound Power","version":"1.0","type":"link"}