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Hi All,
I am told that many of the satellite transmission signals are
weak and an antenna mounted preamp provides a significantly improved
signal. Thus, I purchased a 70cm
Landwehr preamp from Radio Dan in Los Angeles, CA. It is a refurbished
unit, from Landwehr so I do not have an original instruction booklet. I
received a one page photocopy of some specs and wiring diagram.
Does anyone know if the preamp can be installed without
connecting power to the remote port? From what I can tell, the unit is
self switching on trasmit up to 150W. Since I will only be using a 50W
radio, I want to know if I still need to run 12v to the preamps remote
port. It seems like the remote cable is only needed if transmitting above
150W. Is this correct? Also, is this a unit that either works or
doesn't work? Since it is a factory refurbished unit, I would like to know
it is operating properly.
Can anyone provide assistance?
thanks,
John
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