>> The amp is a UHF PA off a mobile rig, and I needed about >> 50 feet of RG58U to attenuate the signal from the repeater >> into the amp module. > > Not good, probably better to bypass (not use) the 15 watt > amplifier and drive the external amp direct from the exciter.
Not a thing wrong with using a length of coax as an attenuator if it's
done right. Have used this technique often when a little attenuation is
needed.
Al, K9SI
