Mini Circuits SMA Attenuators: Everything You Need to Know

In this video, we delve deep into Mini Circuits SMA Attenuators, covering everything you need to know about these essential components for RF applications. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced ham, this comprehensive guide will help you understand the functions, types, and applications of SMA attenuators. Stay tuned to enhance your knowledge and skills in working with Mini Circuits SMA Attenuators.
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[@de_w8tam]

On day 3 of Hamvention, years ago at Hara, the mini-circuits booth was selling those for $1 each. It was before I even knew what they were for. I bought 20 of them. I should have bought them all. :D

[@TheSmokinApe]

Holy smokes, that would be a great hookup 👀

[@ChrisKD9YSW]

Thanks Ape. I really need that explanation being a new tech and everything granted I have been tough for a year and I’m working towards my general, but it helps.

[@TheSmokinApe]

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching Chris 👍

[@BigJohnsHamShack]

Excellent as always, thank you for the information.

[@TheSmokinApe]

Thanks for checking it out Big John 👍

[@Mary-wk6of]

Thank you so much The Smokin Ape! Excellent review!☺️

[@TheSmokinApe]

Thanks for checking it out Mary 👍

[@mikesradiorepair]

Proper use of attenuators in a test setup can also improve amplitude accuracy and reduce noise density.

[@TheSmokinApe]

Great point Mike 👍

[@rickbaish7199]

Wow nice set of attenuators.

[@TheSmokinApe]

Thanks Rick 👍

[@AndyAAzeroAM]

Oh, we have time Ape.. keep testing. I'll wait... Nice video, good to learn a bit about spec analyzers as well, Thanks!

[@TheSmokinApe]

lol, thanks for watching Andy 👍

[@robertmeyer4744]

some nice attenuators. A must have for radio testing. They do get warm like a dummy load while testing with some power. I do not have small ones like that. Most of the ones I have are the N connector. They do go bad ,so testing them is a good thing. My spectrum analyzer has no tracking generator. Was cheaper buy a bunch. For higher power testing I use different method of testing. From transmitter under test. I go threw Byrd 43 line section into dummy load . I have a 2 KW one and others . for sampling I have a BNC attn 40 DB slug in line section. My line section is N -M to F . All I need now is a 43 meter movement and slugs for testing. They not cheap. Happy testing . 73

[@TheSmokinApe]

Those Byrd meters are sweet 👍

[@robertmeyer4744]

@@TheSmokinApe I started my collection of Byrd. The case is not too bad $$. Meter movement and peak kit going to be $$ then the slugs ! Hamfest time . how I got what i have now.

[@TheSmokinApe]

Yeah, I see them at the hamfests

[@Frank_K4FMH]

Good job! Mini-Circuits has some very good, generally affordable kit. I have an eBay search on some of their stuff (like this) just to catch bargains.

[@TheSmokinApe]

Yeah, great company. Thanks for watching Frank 👍

[@Thump2030]

great video

[@TheSmokinApe]

@@Thump2030 thanks for checking it out Thump 👍

[@technishn]

A couple of weeks ago, found one of the 5W Minicircuit attenuators had failed, due to increased resistance. Not sure why, as the attenuator failures have been very rare. (Unless they are dropped)

[@TheSmokinApe]

I had one go bad a long time ago, I suspect it was over heated.

[@ReefMimic]

What program was that you were using?

[@TheSmokinApe]

The first was Easy Spectrum for the Siglent and the second was NanoVNA-Saver 👍

[@KS0JD]

Nice additions the Apeman utility belt! Fits in well with your banana-rang🍌! Great Video Ape! 73

[@TheSmokinApe]

Hey Jeff, I felt like I hit the gold mine with these!