Re: [amsat-bb] pre-amp

[Amir Findling <sarlabs@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the tip, I'm warming my muscles up for the 1220 pass of the 
SO-50 over my QTH. Hopefully I'll hear it now. I'll be on full duplex too.

*Amir Findling*, 73 de K9CHP, Syracuse NY

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Howard Long wrote:
> Hi Dave
>
>   
>> I use an Arrow and the THD7G.
>> I have never found a need for a pre-amp.
>> Is the RX that bad  on the VX
>>
>> I don't use a tripod because I find that it
>> limits the ability to find the satellite.
>> I have a strong right arm :0)
>>     
>
> I concur with your findings. Tripods hamper operation on LEO's because you
> lose the benefit you get from the feedback loop of your ears and arm quickly
> correcting for the best direction & polarisation.
>
> 73, Howard G6LVB
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