Abstract: A surge protector comprises a coaxial through-section having a first inner conductor, a first outer conductor, and a first dielectric disposed between the first inner conductor and the first outer conductor, and a coaxial shorting stub having a second inner conductor and a second outer conductor. The stub has a first end and a second end. The stub being coupled to the coaxial through-section wherein the second inner conductor is conductively coupled to the first inner conductor at the first end of the stub and the second outer conductor is conductively coupled to the first outer conductor at the first end of the stub. The second inner conductor is substantially hollow. The second inner conductor has at least one helical aperture disposed therein. The at least one helical aperture is continuous for at least about one revolution around the second inner conductor. A shorting plate is conductively coupled to the second inner and second outer conductors at the second end of the stub.

Abstract: In one aspect, a transmission line hanger is provided for securing a transmission line having a protective jacket to a supporting structure having an aperture defined by a wall. The transmission line hanger includes a transmission line retention section for retaining a transmission line. The transmission line hanger further includes an extended section extending from the retention section. The extended section includes a spring finger flexibly connected thereto, and projecting inwardly therefrom. The spring finger is configured to penetrate into the jacket once the transmission line is inserted into the hanger. The spring finger minimizes longitudinal movement of the transmission line with respect to the hanger. The extended section, in conjunction with the spring finger, allows the hanger to accommodate a large range of different transmission line diameters.