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22 May
2010
22 May
'10
3:04 p.m.
Hi Don,
Tony is correct,
For H-68, AO51 and ISS you do not need a pre-amp.
As an example how AO51 via a simple antenna + THD7 sounds: http://www.pa3guo.com/holiday_2006.html
Henk, PA3GUO
If you are standing outside with your arrow, a short feedline and an HT, you will not need a preamp.
73, Tony AA2TX