Thanks. This is good info. that is indeed the amplifier I’m looking at. my primary radio is a kenwood thf6a. My antenna is mounted on a high shelf near the window.
Thanks.
Ashley


> On Nov 30, 2014, at 1:45 PM, Colin McDonald <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> is this the mirage BD-35 dual band amp listed for $199?
> You need a power supply and a jumper cable to go from your radio to the amp. 
> Also, check out what kind of connecters are on the amp so you can order the 
> correct ends on the jumper cable for your HT and the amp's input 
> connecter...as well as to connect your antenna.
> It doesn't indicate on the Mirage sight, at least not in the brief 
> description, what type of connecters are used for the input and outputs on 
> the amp itself.
> They are either BNC or so239 also known as UHF female connecters.
> I don't recall exactly what antenna and radio you are using, so perhaps let 
> us know and then me or someone can let you know exactly what coax jumper, 
> and cable ends you will need to hook everything up.
> I agree though, that if you are using a magnetic mount antenna indoors, that 
> 45 watts output may be asking for trouble with both RFI issues, as well as 
> safety issues being in close proximity to the radiating element.
> Though, that said, many people use 45 or 50 watts in a mobile with the 
> antenna sitting on the roof of their vehicle 6 inches from their head, so 
> it's probably not that big a deal.
> Also, if you are using an indoor antenna, jumping to 45 watts may not yield 
> the results you want, IE, getting into more distant repeaters or getting a 
> significantly better signal into the repeaters you already get into.
> You are dealing with allot of RF blockage inside a dorm building and 
> sometimes increasing power doesn't fix the problem of poor signals into the 
> repeater.
> It may help a little, and if your antenna is near a window that faces the 
> repeater you wish to get into more strongly, then the jump in power will 
> help.
> Just a couple things to consider is all.
> 
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Ashley Bernard
> Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2014 5:41 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: power amplifiers
> 
> so, midst the chaos of after thanksgiving shopping, I=E2=80=99ve =
> stumbled upon a power amplifier online. My only question is do I need =
> other devices to make this work? Of course I can=E2=80=99t exactly look =
> at the setup figure to understand what I need to connect to what. 
> I=E2=80=99=
> m guessing I need a power supply and a second line of coax besides that =
> from the antenna to the radio?
> The power amplifier I=E2=80=99m looking into is the mirage b35.
> Thanks.
> Ashley KC1CPS=