No, the 6dB pad isn't a termination ... just a pad or attenuator.
Still needs a 50 ohm termination.
Without the 50 ohm termination, standing waves are present.
Neil, WA6KLA
nj902 wrote:
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> --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "John J. Riddell"
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> "...Jeff, I always use a 6 DB, 50 ohm pad on my Sig. Gen. I
> think that would be considered a termination....?
>
> John VE3AMZ"
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>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jeff DePolo WN3A" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2004 12:49 PM
> Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: GE Master Pro
>
>
> "...That's one problem with using lossy tees to check effective
> sensitivity - the sig gen isn't terminated in 50 ohms..."
>
> _______________________________________________________________
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> I have also started using a 6dB pad - I believe it does present a much
> better match for the generator.
>
> I believe if you look at the Motorola Interference Appendix document
> [available on Repeaterbuilder.com] they have a diagram showing the
> isolated 'T' effective sensitivity test procedure and they are showing
> the use of the 6dB pad.
>
>
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