Re: Need some antenna advice (for my CM15A, of course)

[nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston)]

1. Way, way, way back I recommended you get a REGULATED 12V power supply
from Jameco. Current requirements are low (~25mA) but the regulated voltage
is critical. That little 4 pin preamp is a very sophisticated device. Read
the S001 Application Note (Basic MODAMP MMIC Circuit Techniques) at...

     http://www.home.agilent.com/USeng/nav/-536893722.536886033/pd.html

2. You will likely get lousy reception with an unpowered preamp in the
circuit. It will act like an open circuit.

"Michael G." <514mike@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>Hi Dave!
>I have almost all the parts!
>
>Question for you!
>
>1 - How do I know what type of Power Supply to get?  I have a whole
>bunch of old 12VDC from old calculators and stuff, but each one has
>differnet MA ratings.  What do I need so that this thing works, but so
>I don't fry it?
>
>2 - Can I assemble everything (Antenna == Pre Amp === CM15A) Even if I
>have yet to get a power supply?  Will that decrease my signal?
>
>I am looking forward to moving ahead!
>
>Thanks again!
>
>Mike