What he is saying is , a lower gain preamp aplifies less noise in relation to the signal so the audio sounds better
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com From: lar...@hotmail.com Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 04:47:11 +0000 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Hamtronics Helical Resonator Preamp or Advanced Research Preamp --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "Joe Burkleo" <joeburk...@...> wrote: If for example the site has > a higher than normal noise floor a lower gain preamp will often times > amplify more of the signal and less of the extra site noise, where a > higher gain preamp may amplify both the noise and signal, giving you a > signal with more noise than you would like. Joe, scratchin' my head here... Would you be able to clarify the above statement for me? Laryn K8TVZ _________________________________________________________________ Get rid of those unwanted christmas presents! Get what you want at ebay. http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Frover%2Eebay%2Ecom%2Frover%2F1%2F705%2D10129%2D5668%2D323%2F4%3Fid%3D10&_t=763807330&_r=hotmailTAGLINES&_m=EXT