The more expensive "mast mounted" versions (MSP432VDG-160, $240 and MSP432VDG-25, $190) come with a power connector, but the RF switched SP432VDG, $120 (25w rating) does not. You have to solder or clip the wire for the +13vdc to the top of a feedthrough, and the wire for the -13vdc to a solder lug attached to a screw on the chassis. Yes, a bit crude. See http://www.advancedreceiver.com/page37.html
By the way, the "RF switched" preamps come standard with BNC connectors. You can buy them with N connectors for an extra $10, but they will not sell them with UHF connectors (SO-239). The "mast mounted" versions come standard with N connectors.
73, Bill NZ5N
Hi Bob,
The Advanced Receiver pre-amp that I purchased (MSP432VDG-160) came with the power connector. You will need to solder the wires to the connector. I found some old RG-58 that I used to run the power to it.
Very nice pre-amp by the way.
73, Jeff K7WIN ----- Original Message ----- From: w0dxz@aol.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 8:04 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] ARR pre amp Query
I am thinking aobut ordering an ARR pre amp for
432,,, I see the pin for
12V DC,,, what type of connector does this take, or
do you have to solder
the? wire to the pin? That seems a bit crude. Canby one use the ARR product, and how do you
connect the 12V to it?
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