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Re: [Amps] [Elecraft] attenuator in amp was Re: K3 and Expert 1K-FA

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Subject: Re: [Amps] [Elecraft] attenuator in amp was Re: K3 and Expert 1K-FA
From: "Paul Christensen" <w9ac@arrl.net>
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:17:58 -0400
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> A 3dB pad gives 6 dB return loss. For example if load SWR is 2:1 (5.5dB 
> RL) and we add a 3 dB pad, return loss is 9.5 dB (1.4:1 SWR).

Yes, that's right, 3 dB per trip to and from the load.  Not 3 dB in total as 
I indicated.

Paul, W9AC


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