James Denneny wrote: > > Author summarizes (pg8): "around 100 to 105 dB of total dynamic range is > about all that most people want". So, are claims of -138dB etc overblown > in > terms of efficacy? Interesting article by G3RZP. > Jim > K7EG > > > You can find the article at: > http://www.arrl.org/ncj/2008/03/feature.pdf > > In his conclusion, G3RZP goes on: "The real question is where the dynamic > range starts. An antenna attenuator appears to be a useful approach to > having a relatively low-cost (and low-power) approach to the receiver > front-end problem". > > This article reminds me of one by Gary Breed, K9AY, which appeared in the > Nov/Dec 2000 issue of the NCJ. You can find it at: > http://www.arraysolutions.com/Products/appnote_preamps.htm > > I do not see an easy way to add external attenuation to the transmitting > antenna, as per K9AY, on a K3. > > 73 John KC0G > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [email protected] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > >
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