[amsat-bb] Need advice : Eggbeater antenna, preamp, coax

Hi,

I would like to know if there is much difference using a preamp for satellite receiving using a M2 Eggbeater antenna ?

And also, is there much difference between a heliax 0.5" and a RG-8 on a 50 feet cable run between the antenna and the radio ?

I would really like to optimize my receiving quality but I also want to know where to put all my effort first.

I'm new and I cannot invest much money the first year.

Thank to all for your advice.

73

--- Jean-François Ménard VA2SS