[amsat-bb] Preamp

I was wondering if the downlink was on 2 meters do I really need a preamp like on uhf? And is the rf switched preamp from Advanced Receiver Research will be ok or just a mirage/mfj ? I am going to use this portable with my Yaesu FT 817ND and an Arrow Antenna. Thanks Big Mike N8FWD

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