[Elecraft] Terminators on empty outputs/connectors

Wes Stewart wes_n7ws at triconet.org
Thu May 24 08:53:59 EDT 2018


I wouldn't say they were self-terminating, but more that they don't care.  If 
you have a multi-port passive splitter then I would terminate unused ports to 
ensure proper splitting.  Maybe your GPS distribution amp too as it may be an 
amp driving a passive splitter inside.

Wes  N7WS

On 5/24/2018 1:46 AM, Clay Autery wrote:
> Putting in a hardware order...
>
> Question:  Is it recommended to put terminators on all/certain unused ports?
> K3s Antenna ports not being used?  Any others?
> GPS Distibution Amp (HP 58516a/HP58517a Unity Gain Distro Amp) ports not being 
> used?
> Output ports on GPSDO and NTP servers (10MHz and PPS)?
> Others?
>
> Or are some/all of them self terminating?
>
> 73,
>



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