[Yaesu] pre-amp for FT-1902M

[David Thompson]

I have a FT-1802M  that get good reports but like many 2 meter FM base 
models is really deaf.  I had an Amcomm 225 and a Radio Shack 242 before 
that were better but still marginal on distant simplex stations.  My antenna 
is an AEA 2 meter Isopole with the tip at over 100 feet.

I got around the problem with the old Amcomm as I used a B 108 brick with 
that and it contained a great pre-amp.  Marginal signals became 100% 
readable.  I looked at pre-maps and I might as well buy another 2 meter amp 
with a pre-amp as most commercial pre-amps run between $150 and $200.

Any suggestions?  I have two pre-amps that don't switch (allow transmit) and 
they seem to perk up received signals.

73 Dave K4JRB