I'd say since the relays are plentiful and relatively cheap ($36 OBO, seller henryradio (no connection)) on eBay, it'd make sense to repair it. If a good deal on a better preamp comes along, you could always sell it...
George, KA3HSW ----- Original Message ---- > From: Bob- W7LRD <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Wed, January 9, 2013 4:05:35 PM > Subject: [amsat-bb] here's a good one! > > 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 _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
