First, make sure that nothing else that might block DC is in line between
the power inserter and the preamp. Then, have someone go up the ladder and
listen as you turn the power feed on and off. They should hear a distinct
click as the relays in the preamp engage. Tune to a distant repeater, and
you should see at least a 2 - 3 S-unit increase when the preamp is on.
How much current is the KP2 capable of supplying? If it can't pull in those
relays, the preamp will remain in bypass mode.
George, KA3HSW
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lawn, Richard" <rl...@uarts.edu>
To: <amsat-bb@amsat.org>
Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2012 5:29 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Icom AG-35 Preamp Question
I bought an Icom AG-35 preamp about a year ago. The fellow ham advertised
it
as virtually brand new and it was/is. I planned to use it this summer with
a
TS-2000 which doesn't supply 12v voltage to the coax to power a preamp as
other xcvrs do. I used a Mirage KP2 unit to inject power to the coax to
drive mast mounted the preamp. When I turn the power on there seems to be
little or no noticeable difference in background noise and worse than that
I
cannot here any signals on FO-29 downlink, and I know the bird has been
active. Any suggestions? Is the preamp fried? I can't even get the weather
proof case off to trouble shoot, not that I'd know what to look for. Any
suggestions on repair?
TNX
73
Rick
W2JAZ
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