[amsat-bb] Re: Question re rx/tx relays and diplexer

[Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF]

Curt Nixon wrote:

> Do commercial coaxial relays for t/r use short the rx line when in tx? 
> or do they leave it float?

No. I would recommend that you use a second low power relay to put 50R loads across both in and out of your preamp.
> 
> Also, should the 2M output on the diplexer for desense be terminated? or 
> left open.

I think most people leave it open but personally, I would terminate it with a 50R resistor.




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