Re: [amsat-bb] Norsat/Drake comparison

[K5OE@xxxxxxx]

wb4mle@mindspring.com writes:
> Looking now for a simple preamplifier solution!

Try a Pacific Monolithics MMIC for $20 in units of 1:
here's the datasheet:
http://catalog.rell.com/rellecom/Images/Objects/2100/2054.PDF
here's where to buy it:
http://catalog.rell.com/rellecom/scripts/SkuPage.asp?manu=Pacific+Monolithics&;

SKU=3078&T1=3&SK1=PM&PNO=&PNM=

This device will easily fit between the RF-input N-connector and the 
decoupling capacitor (you will need to lift the input from ground).  It has 
13 dB of gain and a 1.5 NF, getting you comparable performance to the TSI 
3733.
73,
Jerry, K5OE
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