Re: [amsat-bb] Downconverter attenuation

[Mike73@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 8/6/02 12:21:40 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
aa2ae@optonline.net writes:

> Anticipating the delivery of my ADIC 3731 downconverter ( K5GNA package ) I
>  was wondering which method is best to attenuate the surplus gain? I would
>  think that a device that offered stepped attenuation in 3 or 6db steps 
would
>  be a good idea so one could "dial-in" just the right amount. I looked on 
the
>  web, but didn't see anything like that.

While not 3 or 6 dB steps, I've used an Arrow Antenna "Fox Hunt Attenuator" 
for years. It's $39 as a kit. 0 - 75 dB in 5 dB steps. 
http://www.arrowantennas.com/

73,
Mike, N1JEZ
AMSAT #29649
Local Area Coordinator
"A closed mouth gathers no feet."
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