The pad is only used during testing to isolate mismatch between the signal generator and spectrum analyzer and the device under test - not to be left in permanently. At WACOM it was standard practice to use a 10 dB pad between the test equipment and the device under test. This is because it is not a perfect world, and even top notch equipment may not be exactly what you expect - cheap insurance. 73. Steve NU5D
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > At 6/29/2008 22:57, you wrote: > > >> This is why it is best to put about 1-2 db 50 ohm pad between the duplexer >> and the receiver, to help keep the receive side at 50 ohm. >> > > And degrade my system sensitivity by that same amount? No thanks. The >
