Re: [amsat-bb] Preamps

["Scott Schmautz" <schmautz@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Jerry:
I used the 144 Mhz model from ARR and found it to be an excellent performer
on AO-13. I used a real "high tech" enclosure for mine, one I hesitate to
mention, due to the complexity of its design, and horrific expense. I used
a small plastic grocery type bag, secured with electrical tape! Worked fine
for years, and was easy to replace if needed. I also used a plastic
Tupperware type container at one point. So there is another idea to
consider!!

Scott/WB2UZR


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> From: G Payton <n5gpc@earthlink.net>
> To: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@AMSAT.Org>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Preamps
> Date: Sunday, December 10, 2000 12:08 PM
> 
> Excuse me if this is not the proper place to pose questions regarding a
> new-comer to satellites establishing his station.
> 
> As I see it, regardless of what I choose to work (Analog, digital or
> others), I will need good preamps.  I am considering the ARR SP144VDG &
> SP432VDG models.  My question is about "pole mounting" at the antennas.
> These do not appear to be constructed for such.  Are there other models
> from ARR (or other brands) for outside pole mounting?
> 
> Possibly, some of you may suggest an weather tight enclosure.
> 
> Truthfully, I am really starting from the ground floor on this and doing
> a lot of reading.  I still have to make the decision of what mode of
> satellites to start with.  It probably will be the analog sats till I
> get the hang of it and progress from there.  Again, I'll have to decide
> upon antennas too.  Are the Omni's that effectual?
> 
> Thanks for your input.
> 
> Jerry  N5GPC
> Grand Prairie, TX
> 
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