George,

I'm not sure I see any difference between using the GRE for low gain,
or the Stridesberg active coupler for low gain.

Why would one cause problems and the other not (or is this not the
message you're trying to send).

Thanks for the notes on your gadgets. Sounds like a nice setup.

Tom



(Tom M) wrote in message . com...
I use a BC-780XLT and an Icom R-7000 coupled together with a
Stridesberg two port passive multicoupler.

This setup works well except the coupler sucks about 4 dB out of the
signal.

Since many of my targets are already weak, I'm looking to replace the
4 dB.

Wonder if anyone has experience using the GRE 3001 preamp at LOW GAIN
settings

I've seen all sorts of horror stories about pre-amps, and no one
comments on the gain setting they used. I suspect many ran the things
on the max 20dB setting.

All I want to do is overcome the losses in the coupler (without having
to buy the 4 port active coupler as these things are pricey).

Comments anyone?

73 Tom