[time-nuts] WTB: HP/Agilent/Symmetricom 58517A Distribution Amplifier

[Bob kb8tq]

Hi

Well, a 4 port with 16 way splitters on each port is a *lot* of GPS devices……. Doing the
same with an 8 port is a lot of lot of devices :)

For a “over a hundred port” sort of solution, I think I would go with one of the custom GPS
amplifiers and then run passive splitters after that. It’s going to be very bulletproof and less
money than the prices you typically see on the 8 way HP devices. 

Given the way the HP amps do their thing, a passive splitter after a single amp is going to be
a lot closer to “equal access” than the HP device. 

Bob

> On May 18, 2018, at 10:35 AM, Clay Autery <cautery at montac.com> wrote:
> 
> Gotcha....  and agree....
> 
> The 58516a/58517a as the main distro amp allows me to power the antenna with a separate supply (for many reasons).
> Essentially, I want to replace the 4-way with an 8-way amp with same power setup.
> 
> Then if I want to cascade unpowered splitters from one or more unity gain ports on the distro amp, I can do that.  <smile>
> 
> For much of what I am/will be doing, I want to be able to provide "equal access" to antenna signal to designated devices to control variables somewhat.
> 
> *Clay Autery
> (318) 518-1389
> *
> On 05/18/18 08:50, Bob kb8tq wrote:
>> Hi
>> 
>> From what I have seen, it is a rare setup that requires all amplified distribution. Yes,
>> it is possible. Unless you are in that rare case, the MiniCircuits eight and sixteen port
>> splitters do a great job for *way* less money.
>> 
>> Bob
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