Getting ready for a AO-7A pass, started keying the transmitter, I noticed the
computer monitor was blinking very nicely in time with the cw, also the az and
el indicators on the G5500 control unit were dancing around in tune with the
cw. In fact they danced in tune even with the power off. Tipped over satellite
tower, got out ohm meter, direct open through the 2M Icom AG-25 preamp. Jumped
around the now removed preamp and we're back in business. Question...The relay
contacts seem to be suspect. Should I get parts and repair the AG-25 or get a
better preamp, as I am going to scratch some EME efforts off my bucket list. If
you have a better 2M preamp "laying " around let me know.
as always
73 Bob W7LRD
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