Re: [amsat-bb] AO-40 Test 05/08 (long)

[Douglas Cole <n7bfs@xxxxxxxxx>]

"John Stephensen, KD6OZH" wrote:
> 
> A power divider will work better as it presents a 50-ohm load at the
> converter and therefore doesn't degrade the converter output intercept
> point. Minicircuits power dividers are often available at swapmeets for
> $5-10.
> 


Ahh , so the impedance imbalance would cause a change in the output
intercept point eh?

I like it , so using a plain old tee is not a good idea , hey , its not
that hard to build a 6db 50ohm splitter .....

tnx John for the input , I knew I was missing something of value ....

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Douglas Cole   N7BFS
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