[Elecraft] Comments on PR6-10 Pre-amplifier

[W6enz at aol.com]

I just wanted to share some comments on the new PR6-10 Pre-amplifier that I 
 just purchased from Elecraft and installed on my K3.  On 6 meters I am  
using a SteppIR 3 element beam, with passive 6 meter element, mounted at  
approximately 40 ft.
 
Installation and set-up is easy, just follow the instructions included in  
the pre-amp's manual.
 
During this weekend's CQWW VHF Contest, I used the pre-amp, first with it  
turned on establishing QSO's with it on 6 meters.  After the contact was  
completed, I then turned the pre-amp off to compare the signals of the 
stations  I had just worked.
 
After completing 42 QSO's, I concluded that approximately 2/3's of the  
QSO's were possible with the pre-amp. (With the pre-amp off, the signal was  
gone).
 
On 6 meters I am extremely pleased with the pre-amp's performance and would 
 recommend this pre-amp.  I plan to do similar evaluations on 10 meters 
(and  12 meters also, as the specifications in the manual indicate a frequency 
range  of 22-54 mhz).
 
Rick - W6ENZ