At 06:02 PM 3/21/2007, you wrote:
>The question is how much trouble will be getting into by putting the >6db attenuator on the input side of the preamp? Would it still be >better to put it after the preamp even though it would add two >adapters? <---You'd be much better placing the attentuator in the OUTPUT of the preamp (between it and the receiver). Remember that every dB of loss you place ahead of the preamp adds 1 dB of noise figure to the receiver. So you'd be adding 6 dB to your overall receiving system if you place the attentuator between the preamp and the duplexer Ken ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ President and CTO - Arcom Communications Makers of the world famous RC210 Repeater Controller and accessories. http://www.arcomcontrollers.com/ Coming soon - the most advanced repeater controller EVER. Authorized Dealers for Kenwood and Telewave and we offer complete repeater packages! AH6LE/R - IRLP Node 3000 http://www.irlp.net
