[hpsdr] QSO on 3 at 400 mW - Reducing output of Penny?

[Alexander Geckeler]

Lyle Johnson schrieb:
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>> Yes - you can adjust the gain by band values in the PA Settings tab 
>> so you're only getting 10mW out when the main power out is set to 100%.
>
> Note that when you run the DAC at less than full scale, you begin to 
> reduce dynamic range.  Put another way, the Tx noise floor raises and 
> the relative level of Tx spurs increases by the amount you reduce the 
> signal from full scale.
>
> If you want to lower it a lot, you may want to consider using an 
> attenuator.
>
> 73,
>
> Lyle KK7P
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Hello Lyle and all!

THX for your feedbacks!

Re. attenuator: Is there a favour one, which is adequate for this purpose?

73,
Alexander

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