[amsat-bb] Dutch transponder versus the Indian transponder.

Hi all, The two transponders are not built exactly the same way.

The Indian transponder has an AGC - but according to my memory Williams transponder has a diode limiter.

I think that can be the difference.

In theory the AGC will regulate the gain down so that the "stronger" station "drowns" the ones with a lower uplink signal.

The diode limiter will of course limit the signal for the strong stations - but also create distortion in a broad frequency range for all stations. That is if there is a very strong signal - or many stations at the same time.

Whatever the reason KEEP THE POWER DOWN

73 OZ1MY/Ib