> Does anyone have any words of wisdom to share?

Phil, I use the DALC208SC6 diode arrays in cellphone applications,
as recommended by the modem manufacturer to protect its lines from
transients. Probably works against hobos too

http://www.datasheetcatalog.org/datasheet/stmicroelectronics/6477.pdf
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