[Antennas] Antenna question

[Ronald KA4INM Youvan]

> What am i missing? How is the (S+N)/S off the antenna improved by using the
> attentuater? 

   Simple, it reduces or eliminates intermodulation distortion occurring in the 
early stages of the receiver.  Off channel (stronger) signals modulate the
desired signal in stage or stages before the RF gain control's effect is helpful.
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