On Thu, 30 Nov 2006 14:26:25 GMT, David wrote:

I am building a transmitter combiner for non-conforming wideband FM
signals and need an high-level AGC stage that can control over a 40 dB
range and can handle up to 5 Watts input. I have a real clean final
amp
http://www.empowerrf.com/docs/1043.doc
but it insists on having a 0 dBm input for full power and minimum
products. Thanks.

I'm leaning toward 2 quad pin diode attenuators in series.