[amsat-bb] Preamp source

[Mark D. Johns]

Not U.S., but much more reasonably priced than some of the others, and
I've been very pleased with the "Mini" pre-amps from their catalog:
http://www.shf-elektronik.de/en/index.htm
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Mark D. Johns
KØJM / MØGZO / ex-9H3DJ / ex-KØMDJ
AMSAT Ambassador & News Service Editor
Brooklyn Park, MN USA   EN35hd
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On Thu, Nov 7, 2019 at 3:10 PM n4csitwo--- via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
> I find myself in the same boat! I've always depended on ARR for preamps, but
> they told me material cost to build the units will run the price up too
> much, so they decided to stop making the 2 M preamp I need.
> Here is one you might want to look into Jim. I've only used Mirage for their
> pw amps in the past, but have been fairly satisfied with their product and
> repair service.
> https://www.mirageamp.com/Product.php?productid=KP-2/2M
>
> Dave, AA4KN
>
>
>
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> From: "Jim White via AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> To: "AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2019 4:02 PM
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Preamp source
>
>
> > My 22 year old Landwehr VHF preamp finally gave it up.
> >
> > I'd appreciate leads on high quality mast mounted preamps for VHF. AR2
> > doesn't answer their phone and some uni's I work with say it takes days to
> > get a call back then AR2 didn't have the one they wanted and said they
> > would not be making any more. And SSB USA's recording says they are only
> > available sporadically. Looks like I can order direct from SSB in Germany
> > so that's an option.
> >
> > Are there any low noise RF switched manufacturers/vendors in the U.S.
> > these days? Where are folks getting preamps these days?
> >
> > Jim
> >
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