> Yes. To take it one step further, a 6 dB pad (with suitable power
rating of
> course) between the HT and the Bird would help minimize the Z
variation that
> the PA in the HT sees, thereby reducing the variation in output
power, and
> possibly help save the PA from destruction if the cans are severely
detuned.
Well, an HT output stage pretty much has to withstand infinite SWR,
rather unpredictable "normal" load.
I see what you mean though, the HT wouldn't "see" the cans anymore, and
it's output would remain constant.
As it happens, I have a pair of 3dB SMA attenuators that I can use.
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