[amsat-bb] Preamp source

[Roger - W7TZ]

I made this offer to Jim, so he has first option.
I have both a ARR144vdg and 432vdg in excellent condition excess to my
needs. I'd prefer to sell the pair $250 shipped conus. Pic's available on
request. Paypal preferred.

73, Roger
W7TZ
CN83ia
Grid Busters
w7tz.webs.com


On Thu, Nov 7, 2019 at 1:27 PM Mark D. Johns via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> 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
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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
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > 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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