I'm not at all sure why you'd think that. Here's an actual product that sits inline with the coaxial cable and is absolutely intended to protect the receiver.

I'm not at all sure why you'd think that. Here's an actual product that sits inline with the coaxial cable and is absolutely intended to protect the receiver. https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/ntk-pti-bb50nff?seid=dxese1&srsltid=AfmBOooCBs1llngHxVmIbkVYkDvPFwF0E9ZOCCHRp4zZ-yZ6bYGYgug_qzY https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/ntk-pti-bb50nff?seid=dxe...