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Re: Topband: RX PREAMPS

To: Mike Greenway <K4PI@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Subject: Re: Topband: RX PREAMPS
From: "Chortek, Robert L" <Robert.Chortek@berliner.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2015 18:57:45 +0000
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I have both systems. 

The DXE 2 element system is 80 and 100 feet from my transmitter antenna, 
respectively. I have run 1.5 kW for the last several years without any 
problems, and with no sequencer. 

The Hi-Z triangular system is even closer (65') and has never had a problem.

YMMV,

73,

Bob AA6VB

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 15, 2015, at 9:41 AM, Mike Greenway <K4PI@BELLSOUTH.NET> wrote:
> 
> I  have used the HI Z rx system and also the DXE ones.  HI Z said in the past 
> no need for a sequencer to get power off the amps if the xmit ant was close 
> to the rx system antennas.  Close I would say 60 foot.  DXE has always 
> suggested using a sequencer to get power off the amps during xmit.  I am 
> going to be forced to move a DXE system within 65 ft or so of my 160 vertical 
> and wonder if anyone has had any experience of using the DXE without a 
> sequencer close to their xmit antenna.  Just hate to install one more thing I 
> could get around but will if absolutely necessary.  I know moving it closer 
> is not an ideal situation but you do what you have to.  Any input?  73 Mike 
> K4PI
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