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Old 19-Apr-2020, 3:59 PM   #19
bobsgarage
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Calaveras low loss combiner

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Originally Posted by Sev View Post
If I recall correctly that is a design that Calveras developed.
Oh yes, I edited my post to give Calaveras credit. His instructions were if it was a solid polyethylene insulator to make it 10 inches exactly including the connectors. However I missed that important detail. I used foam insulated RG 8. Apparently that measurement should be 12 in. This is due to the velocity Factor.

These are things that escape me. In fact, 12" may not even be the exact length because every manufacturer publishes their own velocity specs. I don't know the manufacturer of this particular RG 8.

So, back to the drawing board on the lossless combiner. I'll be back.

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