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G8MNY > TECH 12.12.25 17:07l 66 Lines 2966 Bytes #8 (0) @ WW
BID : 47042_GB7CIP
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Subj: High Gain 70cm Preamp
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Sent: 251212/0802Z @:GB7CIP.#32.GBR.EURO #:47042 [Caterham Surrey GBR]
From: G8MNY@GB7CIP.#32.GBR.EURO
To : TECH@WW
By G8MNY (New Dec 09)
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This is a design I used for ATV Rx as well as a linear 400W SSB PA wrap around
RX path.
I used it in a 1 or 2 stage configuration giving 14 or 33dB gain, one of the
main advantages is it is a narrow highly tuned design keeping out strong out of
band signals.
CIRCUIT
<+12V
2K2 680R === u1
1n Ŀ 1nĿ __
___ === | ) ___ === | ) ___
__ 220K| )L __ 68K | )L
| ) n68 | ) n68
|_Ĵ |_Ĵ
BNC / / BNC
o))ĴĴBFR34A )ĴĴBFR34A )(o Output
_ n68 \e _ n68 \e _
/| | /| | /|
=== | === | ===
/2-10p | /2-10p | 2-10p
HOW IT WORKS
The 1st transistor is lightly biased for 2-3mA to give the lowest noise figure,
the base Z is low, so it is fed at the 50ohm air spaced strip line point
opposite the input.
The collectors are all both tapped into 2-3x the length of the 50ohm point for
best match (200-500R).
The collector chokes Ls are 3cm of thin enamelled wire coiled up on a 2mm drill
former. The base C (n68) has next to no leads on it.
The 2nd stage is biased for 10mA for max gain & higher power handling. If only
a single stage is used just put in the BNC socket as on the 2nd stage.
LAYOUT
c+12V The PCB box is built around the BNC
_R _R _ͻ sockets that fill in the lower 2 corners.
/ \Ĵ/ \Ĵ/ \ Start with bottom side & input corner,
\/c\/c\/ then solder in the strip.
Input Output Middle partitions have 2 holes, 1 for the
BNC L L BNC transistor & 2nd for the bias wire.
Rc Rc Ŀ With all the outer walls in place & all the
cTcT components fitted it can be powered up.
Check the currents are about right if not
ͼ change the bias Rs to suite your Transistor.
=Double sided PCB box & dividers = brass/copper strips 3cm long
/ \ = a 10pf Trimmer. c = capacitor. L = Choke. T = Transistor.
\/
When all is OK & the preamp all tunes & peaks the band, tack on a lid (you may
need to unsolder it!) & the gain & selectivity will improve.
Why Don't U send an interesting bul?
73 De John, G8MNY @ GB7CIP
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