Your experiences with pre amps on hf

[original45]

I'm not sure if it's my lack of experience in such but I have found my president linc 1 a tad deff ? .
Only having local dx button and even on dx I find a slightly weaker signal than let's say my rotel 240 on fm high mid
Ssb I can't compare but I assume it's deaf and here is my questions point to raise.

If the linc 1 is deaf even slightly as I read tbey can be would the use of a variable pre amp be of benefit.
Yes I know it will bring in mush too but is the amp the way to go with this.

I do like the idea of a variable rf gain on a radio too.

Any recommended that would suit if say 10/11 mtrs that won't break the bank.

Thank you

[ch25]

Preamp won't improve bad receiver. Will make it worse.
Chris.

[original45]

Ok Chris. Is their way to improve receive please then

Thanks chris

[108EH002]

Ok Chris. Is their way to improve receive please then

Thanks chris

Send your lincoln for a wee health check,to maybe cure the deafness ? Can always upgrade your radio or antenna for better rx.

[ch25]

Google for dg2iaq lincoln modification sheet.
Originally Lincoln have 0.8uV @12dB SINAD on AM, 0.23 SSB
After some work will have 0.18-0.2uV am/fm/ssb
Difference is huge.
Chris

[original45]

Thanks guys sounds like a fair improvement over factory.
Seems the way to go

[ch25]

I've done it plus some more on 40+ radios It just works.
For best effect full align will be needed since those radios are aligned for 28-29.7MHz but without that there will ba difference.
Chris

[original45]

I had planned on getting a service anyway so will be sure to have it done same time get it tip top.
Atvb