[VHFcontesting] FN55 - Transverter drive control?

[N1BUG]

I have several replies already and I understand there are issues 
with using the ALC input as proposed. I am scratching that idea.

One responder gave me what looks like the solution. I didn't want to 
buy another high power attenuator due to cost and non-existent 
budget, but it looks like I don't have to.

I have a 250 watt, 50 ohm flange mount RF resistor. It looks like 
the shunt elements in a 40 dB attenuator are so close to 50 ohms 
that I can use this on the input side of a home made power 
attenuator. Perfect! A zero cost solution (that I should have though 
of myself). I just need to do some math to make sure dissipation in 
the series element is as low as I think (so that I don't under-build 
the thing).

Thanks everyone.

Onward...

73,
Paul