[amsat-bb] Vhf/Uhf amplifier for Icom Z1A?

[Paul Stoetzer]

I use a Microset VUR-30 with my dual FT-817 setup. The internal preamp
is total trash and I don't use that, but it is nice to get the 20-30
watts out for lower elevations or breaking through pileups.

There are no US vendors, so I purchased mine from WiMo in Germany.
https://www.wimo.com/amplifier-vhf-uhf_e.html

Was the OP asking about a preamp or a power amplifier?

73,

Paul, N8HM

On Thu, Feb 7, 2019 at 9:10 AM Ken M <va7kbm at outlook.com> wrote:
>
> Hello Bob,
>
> I too am interested in VHF/UHF amplifier suggestions, but for a FT-817ND (with TCXO-9).
>
> I am not sure about Mirage now that it is an MFJ brand. A lot of online reviews pre-date that transition. I am somewhat interested in the RM Italy products sold at DX Engineering.
>
> On a related subject, I note the ARRL lab test of the FT-818 does not recommend amplifier use, which is disappointing as I suppose that reflects on the quality of it’s output signal.
>
> I also hope there will be an IC-9700 in my future!
>
> 73 Ken VA7KBM
>
> On Feb 6, 2019, at 7:32 AM, Bob Hammond <propgrinder at gmail.com<mailto:propgrinder at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
> I forgot to mention that I have 65 feet of 9913F between my
> antennas/rotator and the radio hence the need for the amplifier.  I do
> understand that if I was using an Arrow antenna (as I have in the past)
> with my Icom Z1A, I'd have no problem working the satellites.
>
> Still, no replies?
>
> Bob
>
> On Tue, Feb 5, 2019 at 10:35 AM Bob Hammond <propgrinder at gmail.com<mailto:propgrinder at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
> Any recommendation for amplifiers for my Icom Z1A?
>
> I want to use it with my antennas while I  no-so-patiently wait for the
> IC-9700.
>
> Bob
> W7OTJ
> DN17
>
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