Mark,
I don't know why you discount the idea of using a length of coax as an
attenuator. I have used coax many times for this exact application. For the
power level you mentioned you can wrap up a length of RG58 (or one of the
double shielded varieties) into a managable coil. Darn sight cheaper than
$88 for new one. Also much easier to prune to a different attenuation.
Then there is ebay where I have had some success finding attenuators.
73,
Al, K9SI
> Date: Tue, 10 May 2005 15:46:31 -0000
> From: "n9wys" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: 6dB - 10W attenuator
>
> OK... I'm needing one of these animals. Of course, I'd prefer to
> have one "out of the box" as opposed to trying to fabricate one out
> of a number of feet of coax, both for esthetics as well as
> functionality.
>
> I tried to find one on the Tessco site, but apparently they aren't
> called "attenuators" - so what is the proper technical term for this
> item?
>
> The reason for this is: I want to drive an MSR 2000 PA with a
> Kenwood repeater. Output of the Kenwood is ~2.5W. (Max 7W -
> apparently it was specified as a low power unit...) Anyhiow, to
> reduce the output to a level where the MSR PA will take it, I need to
> attenuate the signal by 6dB. That should give me the ~700 mW I need
> for the proper drive level, and I can adjust the Kenwood to be
> certain
> of that.
>
> Mark - N9WYS
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