16 Feb
2011
16 Feb
'11
11:22 p.m.
I use preamps from SSB and have been very happy with them. Another popular brand is Landwehr, as is ARR (with which you're having trouble).
My radio is an Icom IC-821 which provides power via the coax when in receive-mode. The radio automatically removes the preamp power before keying the transmitter which protects the preamp. Other Icom and Yaesu radios have this feature; the Kenwood TS-2000 may also support this.
Note that ARR also sells preamps with RF sensing with either a 25 watt or 160 watt rating.
Good luck.
73, Steve N9IP
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Steve Belter (seb@wintek.com)
> -----Original Message-----
> From: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-
> bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Ted
> Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 5:00 PM
> To: 'AMSAT BB'
> Subject: [amsat-bb] pre amp help..
>
> I just sent my ARR pre amp back to ARR for repair for the 3rd time !
>
> (pretty sure I did not tx through it )
>
> What are people using for pre amps. I only see the Mirage as an alternative.
> Any other choices. I'm kind of disappointed in ARR products.
> Is there a pre amp that you can tx through preventing accidental frying?
>
> Any thoughts appreciated
>
> 73, Ted, K7TRK
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