Hello, I am new to Repeater Building and was wondering if someone Knowledgeable would be able to answer Three Questions for me ?
1, With a Duplexer tuned to say 467.00 Low side and 477.00 high side will the duplexer only function at those Frequencies, i.e if the system has another pair of Tx / Rx frequencies that are close to the tuned pair is the duplexer able to handle both sets or only the ones that is is specially tuned for ? 2. When the system is completed and the final vswr readings are being taken is the vswr meter inserted between the Duplexer and the Antenna or between the Duplexer and the Tx radio ? I understand that when checking the vswr on a normal conventional radio / antenna system the reading is taken on both the highest and lowest Tx frequency, and any adjustments made to give the best result at the centre of the two. Is the procedure the same for a duplexer with the checking frequency being the midle of the Tx / Rx seperation ? 3. Could someone possibly indicate how much signal loss i could reasonably expect with the insertion of the Duplexer to the system. I have a very short cable run from the Duplexer to the single antenna < 5M and am running RG58U/C. I realize i should be running Hardline to minimize signal loss but we have very strict building codes here which prohibit any type extended vertical antennas and i have had to conceal its location requiring a convoluted path for the feedline to the antenna. Sorry for the longwinded post, i would be very grateful for any and all info people could provide on the above. Thank you for your help, Regards, Tait 700
