[Moon-net] 144 preamp

[Al]

Herb:
I use the MHP 145 and run it at about 1400 watts. No problem.  Just make 
sure you don't key down with the +12 running it. Also make sure you have a 
good SOLID +12 to the relays!!! You will let the smoke out of the Gassfet 
very quickly! Been there - done that!
Al
WA4EWV

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Herb Krumich" <wa2fgk at ezlinx.net>
To: <moon-net at list-serv.davidv.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2008 1:14 PM
Subject: [Moon-net] 144 preamp


>I am getting ready to launch a small 144 meg EME array. Just got the 
>MT-1000.
> I have a question about a preamp.
> I have a SSB model MHP145. I took it out of the case and noticed the 
> relays are pretty small. My power level will be 1,000 watts out of an 
> under driven  8877.
> I  will mostly be using the JT program.
> Will this preamp handle the 1,000 watts key down
> I will be on the air around July 6th. My single 17B2 has been working 
> really well but there is no elevation.
> Thanks for your help
> Herb WA2FGK FN21
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