> This may have been asked before, but I am cleaning up my system
>fromtemporary to permanent installation and I was thinking about putting in
>apatch panel. My question is what is a reasonable number of connectors
>andbarrel connectors to have between antenna and amplifier.
During his EE degree pursuit, Gary, K7FR, did a lab experiment to figure
out that question. His measured connector loss was 0.008 dB per connector.
Bottom line - fugget about it!
In my experience, feedline problems are almost primarily from poor weather
proofing and water incursion.
Cheers,Steve K7LXCTOWER TECH
Author of UP THE TOWER - The Complete Guide To Tower Construction - page 141
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