[CQ-Contest] AMECO Preamp

[Tim Duffy K3LR]

Hi Jim!

The Ameco pre-amp was really good! I have been using the DX Engineering RPA-1 with
W3NQN filters ahead of it. It is a crunch proof (great dynamic range) pre-amp that
really helps with Beverages and other receiving antennas.

73!
Tim K3LR

Jim Idelson wrote:

> For years, I have heard that the Ameco nuvistor-based tunable preamp is the
> best available for a contest station. I have one that I use for Beverages, and
> I really like it a lot. But, it was designed a long time ago, and I'm wondering
> what else is out there that performs as well or better. I like the fact that
> the tunability feature provides some rejection of out-of-band signals in the
> multi-transmitter environment. It runs on 110vac, has a convenient power switch
> and a bypass switch, as well.
>
> Suggestions?
>
> 73,
>
> Jim Idelson K1IR
> email    k1ir at designet.com
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