Brent wrote: >On the duplexers the specs state I should have about 1.5 db loss on the TX >port... I just measured the power output into a dummy load. from just the >TX'er. it is set back to 30watts out.. > >I then hooked the duplexers back up and measured again. I have 12 watts into >the same dummy load.. > >with little over 3db loss I am thinking the cans were touched at one point >another. I had workers up at the site and since then the repeater has not >been working to good.. >this is the reason for my Question about the desense.. >Brent >
If you are sure the duplexer is tuned okay, the cable between the duplexer and transmitter needs optimized. Look at this PDF file for more info: <http://www.repeater-builder.com/wacom/wp6xxVHFtuninginstructions.pdf> 1.5 dB is 29%, so 30 watts reduced 1.5 dB should equal 21.3 out of the 'plexer. Kevin Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
