> Another inexpensive technique is using an external step attenuator...
> Place them in series with the antenna lead and dial up the attenuation..
> Maybe I got lucky; my step attenuators actually work--no blown
> resistors, which I am told is a common problem with flea market
> attenuators.
The resistors "die" when the rig transmits with the attenuator still
in the antenna lead!! Be careful with that attenuator, whether you
build it up from a kit, or buy one: they are for receive use only, hi.
BTW, I bought mine from MFJ; this one is correctly designed
by Tom, W8JI.
73, Jim KH7M
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