Mixer IMD Calculator

A service of Green Bay Professional Packet Radio ®

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Enter the Mixer's LO     MHz
Enter the Mixer's RF     MHz

Only accurate for subtractive mode mixing where the LO frequency is higher than the mixer's input frequency (RF).

Example: LO = 172 MHz, RF = 144 MHz, IF = 28 MHz (172 - 144)

Most products of the 7th order or higher will be attenuated by at least 60 dB at the IF, and are usually not considered to cause problems.

Refer to Ham Radio, November 1983 for more information.