COMBINE8 Antenna Combiner vs PA421B Antenna Combiner
The PA421B Antenna Combiner costs about $196 more than the COMBINE8 Antenna Combiner and buys you 3 more I/O, plus DC Barrel. Budget 25W more on the circuit.
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COMBINE8 Antenna Combiner| Spec | COMBINE8 Antenna Combiner | PA421B Antenna Combiner |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 1U |
| Weight | 3.1 lbs | 3.1 lbs |
| Power draw | Passive | 25W |
| Depth | 200 mm | 200 mm |
| I/O count | 10 | 13 |
| Price | ~$1,999 | ~$2,195 |
Highlighted where one is plainly lighter, smaller, cheaper or draws less. I/O count is left unmarked on purpose — more connectors you don't need is weight, cost and a bigger case.
Connectors only one of them has
COMBINE8 Antenna Combiner
Nothing the PA421B Antenna Combiner doesn't also have.
PA421B Antenna Combiner
- DC Barrel
Settle it in your own rack
Specs decide less than fit does. Drop either one into your rig and see the real answer — what space is left, what the circuit draws, and whether every cable it needs actually lands somewhere.
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