Hi Bob, Well, a preamp sure helps a lot no matter what antenna you have. I always use a preamp when operating portable with the Arrow. That way you can hear the distant passes, as well as being able to hear the bird from horizon to horizon with a decent signal.

Couple of examples: 46 states, 164 grids operating portable from Alabama in about 3 weeks. 28 states, 60 grids operating portable from New Mexico in 1 week. 27 states, 60 grids operating portable from Maryland in 1 week. With an HT, Arrow, ARR preamp.

The way things are going, you'll probably get WAS on FM long before we get another HEO. It's been a LONG wait.

73, John, K6YK

On Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:23:26 -0800 Mark VandeWettering mvandewettering@gmail.com writes:

w7lrd@comcast.net wrote:

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Hello I have set a new goal to accomplish. I recently received an Arrow

antenna. So armed with my IC-W32A I'm going to work WAS from my driveway. Is a preamp needed for my configuration? Should you hear me give me a call. I'm running out of things to do while waiting for the next HEO.

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73 Bob W7LRD Seattle