[CQ-Contest] Output pad for running QRP?

[wa4qdm]

Check out this site for info on a "T" pad attenuator:

http://www.fmsystems-inc.com/eng_tee.htm

If I did the math correctly, for 3 dB of attenuation into a 50 ohm load, the
values for a "T" pad are:

R1 = 121 ohms
R2 = 20.7 ohms
R3 = 50 ohms
R4 = 50 ohms

You would have to use carbon resistors of the appropriate wattage.

GL,

John
W4TNX

----- Original Message -----
From: "KEN SILVERMAN" <k2kw at prodigy.net>
To: "[Contest Reflector]" <cq-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2001 10:58 AM
Subject: [CQ-Contest] Output pad for running QRP?


>
> What is the best way to attenuate the output of a 100w transceiver to
> achieve 5w output?  My current radio puts out around 10 watts when the
level
> is at the minimum.
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Kenny K2KW
>
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