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

[Bob Hammond]

I was asking about a power amp.  But it was suggested that for about the
price of a V/U amplifier, I can get an Icom IC-2730A.
I like that idea much better.

Bob

On Thu, Feb 7, 2019 at 6:23 AM Paul Stoetzer <n8hm at arrl.net> wrote:

> 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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