> that they > can be directly followed by a crystal filter. now suppose what will happen if diode ring mixer is directly followed by a crystal filter, or BPF ? some undesired frequency, (either of A+B or A-B) & other non IF spurs, if not properly terminated will create terrible mess mixing & re-mixing, as diode ring mixer like ADE or any other similar can take input & output from any port... & that's why H-mode here in MINIMA hybrid with FET. (mailed frm mob)