I just wanted to share some comments on the new PR6-10 Pre-amplifier that I just purchased from Elecraft and installed on my K3. On 6 meters I am using a SteppIR 3 element beam, with passive 6 meter element, mounted at approximately 40 ft. Installation and set-up is easy, just follow the instructions included in the pre-amp's manual. During this weekend's CQWW VHF Contest, I used the pre-amp, first with it turned on establishing QSO's with it on 6 meters. After the contact was completed, I then turned the pre-amp off to compare the signals of the stations I had just worked. After completing 42 QSO's, I concluded that approximately 2/3's of the QSO's were possible with the pre-amp. (With the pre-amp off, the signal was gone). On 6 meters I am extremely pleased with the pre-amp's performance and would recommend this pre-amp. I plan to do similar evaluations on 10 meters (and 12 meters also, as the specifications in the manual indicate a frequency range of 22-54 mhz). Rick - W6ENZ ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
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