[FoxHunt] Attenuator

[Marvin Johnston]

Be cautious about using a step attenuator unless your receiver and cable
from the attenuator are well shielded. Too many times, I have seen
leakage from between the step attenuator and the receiver keep the S
meter at full scale regardless of the setting of the attenuator.
Personally, I think the offset attenuator is the best way to go.

Bob Rex wrote:
> 
> Clete,
> It looks interesting.  I will get one and test it out, I have lab
> equipment.   It probably won't have enough attenuation for fox
> hunting.  The best deal on a step attenuator is from Arrow Antenna, $39 for
> a kit.  If you purchase this unit be careful soldering the switches, they
> melt easily so they have to be soldered quickly.  Other than that it's a
> fine unit. Check it out at http://www.arrowantennas.com/atten.html.
> I will report on the Radio Shack unit.
> If you are in South East Pennsylvania we have active hunting here in the
> Reading/Pottstown area.  Check our Web site at
> http://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze26tzn/
> 73, Bob K3DBD
> 
> At 06:40 AM 4/16/2002 -0400, you wrote:
> >de  WB2CPN  South Central Pennsylvania   2002.04.16
> >
> >What are the thoughts on a good attenuator for a three-element Yagi
> >for 2 meters.  Radio Shack is listing a variable attenuator for TV
> >cable, will it work?