-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Katz <stevek@jmr.com>
To: 'Steve Thompson' <g8gsq@qsl.net>
Cc: 'amps@contesting.com' <amps@contesting.com>
To: <amps@contesting.com>
Date: 09 October 2001 15:35
Subject: RE: [AMPS] Tuned Input, what me worry
>Rather than build resistive pads, which involves calculating and soldering,
>it's easier to just coil up a bunch of RG58/U and cut it to the right
length
>for the attenuation needed; then, open a beer and relax.
Only downside is the frequency dependence (there's a joke there somewhere
about frequency of opening beer bottles - sorry Joe). You could also go for
something like RG316 - PTFE gives the temp/power rating, but you end up with
a shorter length and smaller bundle.
Steve
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