Since I already have the passive Stridesberg, and the GRE is only $40,
I'll go for the GRE and add a tee network pad to tame it to the min
gain I want, e.g. if the GRE min gain is 10 db as stated herein and I
need 4db to make up for the coupler losses, then I'll add a 6-7 db pad
to the output of the GRE to do the job.

I suspect the BC-780xlt may howl on certain freqs but the R-7000 will
be OK. That thing is bullet proof.

73 Tom





GeorgeF wrote in message news:3F8B5B34.9030700@licensed4funREMOVEBEFOREFLI GHT.com...
JER1538A wrote:
JUST ADD A VARIABLE ATTENUATOR ON THE OUTPUT OF THE AMP

That's a possiblity. However now I would start thinking of cost. When
you add an attenuator, GRE pre-amp, and non amplified Stridberg you
might be just as costly as buying the amplified version and not have the
extra hassles....

Also remember the GRE preamp probably has a higher noise figure than the
amplified version of the Stridsberg.

George
http://www.MilAirComms.com

I reviewed a GRE Super Amplifier in
April 2003 Monitoring Times. It is the smaller model,
designed for use with portable scanners.

The GRE Super Amplifier I tested (s/n 93156349) is
best suited for improving the performance of insensitive
scanners and test equipment when used with an inefficient antenna.
You may experience intermod if there are strong signals in your area.

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