[Elecraft] 80M Preamp request

[Bob Tellefsen]

David
It depends on how much gain you feel you need.

There are a bunch of simple one-band preamps that are very easy to build.
Mine use a single 2N5109 transistor with a double-tuned input and
single-tuned output for 160m.  This is from Solid State Design for the Radio
Amateur, from ARRL.  Don't know if it is still available, and it's a bit
dated now.  But the info is still valid and works fine.

I also tried the emitter follower amp from the new Experimental Methods in
RF DESIGN by Wes Hayward, W7ZOI, Rick Campbell, KK7B, and Bob Larkin, W7PUA.
This is available through the ARRL bookstore.  I wonder if your Australian
ham organization might be reselling it?  Great book.  This little preamp
works very well also.

Anyway, my point is homebrewing a good preamp is pretty simple.  An Altoids
mint can makes a great container for the preamps.

Good luck and 73
Bob N6WG