Is that any different than your basic cable splitter other than it has BNC
and not F connectors?

Mike


On Mon, Nov 6, 2017 at 3:02 PM, Edward R Cole <kl...@acsalaska.net> wrote:

> I looked at the link and opened the Data Sheet.
> Splitter loss goes from about 3.2 to 4.0 dB in each arm (if terminated)
> depending on frequency.  Assuming use only on HF up to 30-MHz, 3.2 dB.
> Isolation of ports is above 25.99 dB which should not result in any
> crosstalk problems (more an issue if used for transmit).  Limited to 1w
> max.  Fine for receive.
>
> But why would you connect both Rx to a single antenna?  You can use both
> Rx on ANT1 without a splitter.
>
> Diversity implies two separate signal sources (two antenna).   I do dual
> polarity Rx on 144-MHz EME by feeding output of the horizontal antenna to
> sub-Rx and vertical antenna to main Rx (via a two receiver transverter).
> Special sw processes these two signal after SDR conversion to IQ baseband
> and converted by four input soundcard to digital.  The software both
> decodes the digital signal (JT65B) and resolves the actual polarity angle
> of the received signal to one degree.  If grid square info of station
> worked is input it also recommends which polarity (Horz or Vert) to use for
> transmit.  Much more is involved but only germane to those doing eme.
> http://www.kl7uw.com/MAP65.htm
>
> I guess if you want two Rx to see the same antenna it would be a good use,
> but that does not involve diversity mode.
>
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
>
> Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2017 08:13:08 -0500
> From: Jim Miller <j...@jtmiller.com>
> To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Minicircuits splitter for diversity?
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> I'm looking at this splitter to set up diversity for my K3s. It will only
> be connected to RX paths.
>
> https://www.minicircuits.com/WebStore/dashboard.html?model=ZSC-2-1BR%2B
>
> It goes down to 100Khz and up to 400Mhz.
>
> BNC connections and a rear bracket make it fit well with my setup.
>
> Anyone see a problem with it?
>
> Price seems reasonable for something built with a nice metal case, BNCs and
> quality.
>
> Suggestions?
>
> 73
>
> jim ab3cv
>
>
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
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