[Elecraft] GaFET Preamp for XV144 transverter

[Edmund Wright]

I have recently finished aligned and tested an Elecraft XV144 Transverter.  I have an Advanced Receiver Research SP144VDG GasFet 2 meter preamplifier.  Its specs are as follows:

    Noise Figure  < 0,55 dB
    Gain 24 dB
    Compression +12 dBm
    Transceiver Power  <25 watts

Should I use my preamplifier between my Isopole 144 MHz vertical antenna and my XV144 transverter antenna connector?  I will have about 25 feet of coaxial cable between the preamplifier mounted on the antenna and the XV144 transverter.

I will appreciate any comments or suggestions

Ed Wright
AA6LZ