I'm using an ARR P50VDG which as two female BNC connectors. I mounted the
preamp directly on the back of the 5000 with a male-to-male BNC adapter and
then used a short RG-58 jumper with two BNCs to connect the other port. I
like the setup because I don't have one more small box floating around at
the back of the desk. If your preamp is small and light you may be able to
do the same.
BTW, welcome to 6M. You picked the best time of year to start. Sporadic E
openings will occur regularly for about 2 more months. When conditions are
right you can work coast to coast on double hop and up to 1500 miles on
single hop. Quite often the "DX" stations will be louder than the locals.
When the band is open you can use almost anything for an antenna, but you'll
get best results with a 3 el or larger yagi. I started with a J-pole and
100 watts, and over the last 4 years have upgraded from 5el to 7el to 9el
running legal limit. WARNING: 6M is addictive!
73,
Clay W7CE
----- Original Message -----
From: "FireBrick" <w...@billnjudy.com>
To: "FlexRadio List" <flexradio@flex-radio.biz>
Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 10:14 AM
Subject: [Flexradio] question about cabeling a 6 meter preamp into
thecircuit
Got a unit coming this week. I've read the KB, I know hot to connect, but
my question is:
Is the coax use a major factor?
It would be easier to use rg58, just from a convienence factor.
But I could use heavier stuff if it will buy me anything.
40 plus years, never did and 6 or higher operations.
pse and tu
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