[Elecraft] 6 m Preamp

[Guy Olinger K2AV]

See page 3 figure 2 in the PR6 owner's manual to see how Elecraft does
it with their preamp.  Good picture.

  http://www.elecraft.com/manual/PR6_Owners_Manual_Rev_A.pdf

73 & GL - Guy.

On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 11:34 AM,  <Telegrapher at att.net> wrote:
> I am adding a preamp to my K3  (SN 763) to help out with some weaker signals.  As i have a 5 el yagi at 40 ft, best i can do, it's fed with 1/2 inch hardline and is about 75 ft long.  I had a Radio shack unit i found that had 10 db gain from 50 mc upwards.  I did hear an increase in noise anyway FWIW but it's not what i wanted and besides it's 110Vac operated.  Mainly for fringe TV reception i suspect.
>
> Anyway i'm trying to determine just how to install this thing.  I have the dual fans on the back so mounting it there is not an option.  Another route is definitely needed so this isn't a big problem.  What i am having trouble figuring out is the cabling.  I saw one picture of how a ham had done his but there was no mention of where or which port on the radio would be used.  I suspect it has to be the AUX port correct?  I only have one 6 meter antenna.  How can i use the preamp without some sort of external ant switch?
>
> The older one gets the easier we seem to get confused.  Trying to make sense of the pictures in the manual is a ride to mental instability for me.  Just doesn't seem to be all the parts there to make sense.
>
> Suggestion?  Otherwise, this radio is super.  Getting to know how to make it work now and it's sure a lot of fun to play with.
>
> Larry
> W0OGH
>
>
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