Jeff:
I have not used an external 10M preamp yet, but I just got an ARR from another op, so I'll be giving it a try. So far, I've used my FT-847 and the internal preamp. It has not been as consistent as Mode B, but when the 10M signal is coming in, reception is usually fair to good. I have noticed quite a bit of QSB at times, so it's worth being patient.
Nick KB1RVT
Jeff, Check to see if the 10M band is open in your area. Signals from space on 10M will be weak or not heard depending on how good the 10M opening is. They can't get through the ionization layers when the band is open. Signals 2M and higher are not effected by the ionization layers. Art, KC6UQH
-----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Daniel "Nick" Kucij Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2010 6:04 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-7 Mode A antennas
Jeff:
I have not used an external 10M preamp yet, but I just got an ARR from another op, so I'll be giving it a try. So far, I've used my FT-847 and the internal preamp. It has not been as consistent as Mode B, but when the 10M signal is coming in, reception is usually fair to good. I have noticed quite a bit of QSB at times, so it's worth being patient.
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