[Elecraft] [K3] K3 preamp sufficient for K9AY?

[Doug Turnbull]

Jim,
    My experience is the same as Craig's.   I have an ICE and also an Array
Solutions Preamp.   Neither is ever used.   When using the K9AY on TB, the
K3 Preamp is normally off.  During a contest the attenuator might even be
turned on.   Similarly I have found no need for an external preamp when
using Beverage antennas.   Previously I used a five foot square magnetic
loop receiving antenna and for it, the preamp in my then Orion II was used.


     I think you will like the K9AY, it is not a Beverage but it is a very
useful antenna.   Good Luck.

               73 Doug EI2CN

-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Craig Smith
Sent: 18 November 2011 04:51
To: Jim Miller
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 preamp sufficient for K9AY?

Unless you live in a very quiet area, you won't need a preamp, Jim.   My
K9AY is smaller than average and even with its lower sensitivity I have
never needed an external preamp.  In fact, I normally have the K3 internal
preamp OFF on 80 and 160.  Even use the attenuator or back off the RF gain
sometimes.

73  Craig   AC0DS

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