[Elecraft] ...about the PR6...

[Lance Collister, W7GJ]

On 6/21/2010 5:02 PM, John Ragle wrote:
> Am I correct in gathering that the PR6 is a RECEIVE-ONLY preamp (i.e.
> that it can't be used with the same antenna/feed line as the TX? (vide
> p. 3 manual).
>
> If so, I would be much more interested in a good low-noise GaAsFET
> antenna-mounted (weatherproof) preamp with T/R switching (I would be
> using it with my K3/100), and would gladly receive info about
> availability of same.
>
> John Ragle -- W1ZI
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Yes, it needs to be mounted right on the K3.  Use good low loss feedline and keep the 
loss below 1 dB on 50 MHz and it won't make any difference that the preamp is in the 
shack.... Then when you add an amplifier, it will still work great and you won't blow 
it up!

GL and VY 73, Lance

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