Base pre amp

[38Special]

I'm in the market for a pre amp to enhance my long distance recieve even more.
Who makes the "Best" AC power pre amp for base operation?

[EC 174]

The best one I've ever seen/used is a TA-27.. They make a 30 watt and a 150 watt model.. Make sure you get the 150 watt model..

It will actually improve the quality of the signal and boost it, instead of just amplifying the noise.. If mine quit tomorrow, I would definitely buy another one..

[BigBopper]

what brand please, Heathkit made one under that model number and so does Sirtel , but probably more

[38Special]

?????

[Triple5]

I have had good luck with my MaCo 150 preamp, have had it for years now with no problems, just don't try and hook her up behind an amp, THAT will make the sparks fly!

[38Special]

I've heard nothing but good comments about the mako 150. One individual told me that a radio that swings more than 8 watts will blow the preamp, but I have found that statement to be false. He probably did not understand the term "swing".

[Bigpimp347 [UK]]

for just a pre amp try here..

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these do a cheap 10mtr pre amp which work very well..
either kit or ready built..
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[North Texas Mudduck]

sure do like my
Fat Boy Base Preamp

sure is alot of difference between a Texas star and Fat Boy
but those are in 2 different leagues

[622 Rustbucket]

I have had good luck with my MaCo 150 preamp, have had it for years now with no problems, just don't try and hook her up behind an amp, THAT will make the sparks fly!

I guess it might depend on what radio you are running with. I just bought a Maco 150(rated for 150AM, 250 ssb) and put it behind my RCI2995DX.
All I got was ALOT!! of increased white noise and alot of "broadcast" type radio from south of the border. It SUCKS!! You wouldn't be able to use it on channel 30 or above because of the music and religious radio stations.
1 MACO 150 For Sale CHEAP!!!!!

622 Rustbucket

[North Texas Mudduck]

hey i got a maco 150 also just sits there

sure kicked myself in the pants i bought a fatboy base preamp and should have went that route
i was told but didn't listen so i paid twice

[Chainsaw355]

Look'in for a preamp myself, is the fatboy the way to go N.T.M. ?

[North Texas Mudduck]

base or mobile yes
sure do like my preamp i don't use it much but when i do its sure nice

[Chainsaw355]

Thanx, where can i get one ?

[622 Rustbucket]

Thanx, where can i get one ?

Try here $74.95
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If you do get a Fat Boy, how about reposting and let us know how "it" works.

[North Texas Mudduck]

you got a pm

[Slvbeard]

Anybody want to sell their Maco 150 preamp? I need one to run with a Galaxy 77...

[Slvbeard]

Has anybody tried an Ameco PT-3 preamp? Have read pretty good reviews on the Ham sites.

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