Unless you want to run WSJT on 2m/70cm. I would not
want to run an Icom 7000 for extended periods of time
on a full duty mode-it would cook the rig. Turn the
7000 down to 8 watts or so and let the amp do the
work. I used such a setup for several years with a
yaesu FT100D.
73s John AA5JG
--- Ellen Rugowski <ellenjoanne2003@sbcglobal.net>
wrote:
> Honestly, I doubt it's worth it to even add the amp.
> Remember an S-unit of
> difference is about 6 dB of gain. So, to get an
> addtional S-unit of
> performance gain in the case of your IC-7000, you'd
> have to boost power 4
> times - to 200W. You;ld be better off just going to
> a higher gain antenna.
>
> 73,
> Ellen - AF9J
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rogers, Ron" <RR124640@ncr.com>
> To: <k4gun@comcast.net>; "VHF contesting list"
> <vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
> Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2008 10:20 AM
> Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] Dumb question about
> Mirage amp
>
>
> > The IC-7000 is already capable of 50 watts output
> on 144 MHz.
> >
> > The Mirage is capable of 100 watts
> >
> > Are you sure you want to go through the effort of
> adding this amplifier
> and keying hardware, etc. for only 3db gain.
> >
> > Ron
> > WW8RR
> > ________________________________
> >
> > From: vhfcontesting-bounces@contesting.com on
> behalf of k4gun@comcast.net
> > Sent: Sat 1/5/2008 9:57 AM
> > To: VHF contesting list
> > Subject: [VHFcontesting] Dumb question about
> Mirage amp
> >
> >
> >
> > I am aware that this is a dumb question. I'm
> asking it here because this
> crowd seems to be a lot easier on new guys than some
> of the boards and you
> guys are a lot more likely to actually know the
> answer. My question is
> about hooking up a Mirage amp to my IC7000. I found
> a model B-310G for $100
> shipped and figured for that price, I couldn't miss.
> >
> > So here is my problem. There are three
> connections on this unit. The
> SO239 connectors are clearly marked for the radio
> and antenna. The third
> input is marked "Remote Keyer" and it appears to be
> a 3.5mm jack. Not
> wanting to mess anything up, I went to the Mirage
> web site to see what I was
> supposed to do with this. I downloaded the manual
> and discovered its a
> remote keyer port. I'm serious. That's all the
> manual says. There are no
> instructions on when this should be used.
> >
> > So the question is, do I need this? If I do,
> which port do I insert it
> into in the back of the IC7000? I have a keyer port
> and a "remote" port
> back there, both with 3.5mm jacks. Finally, will
> just a standard audio
> cable with two 3.5mm plugs work or do I need
> something else?
> >
> > I feel retarded for having to ask this. Its my
> first amp and I really
> don't want to mess anything up. I wish the manual
> gave a better description
> of how to hook up and use the unit.
> >
> > Steve
>
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