Re: [IRCA] Palstar MW550P

["Guy Atkins" <dx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

John, I owned a MW550P and had mixed results. Initially the preamp was
noisy, compared to a Wellbrook preamp and a A.R.R. preamp which added no
audible noises to a signal. The noise only occurred with the MW550P at home
with strong MW stations nearby; on DXpeditions to the coast it was nice and
quiet. I had to send it back to Palstar. The reworked unit performed pretty
well and the noise was greatly reduced, but I was always disappointed with
the preselection below 580 kHz or so. The peaking or preselection was
minimal to zero from 580 downwards, which was a shame because that's where I
needed it the most due to certain local powerhouses.

I'd recommend getting one if you can be sure of returning it if it doesn't
work out. Also, be sure to assess your receiver, antenna, and local RF
environment to judge whether or not you really need a preselector. It may
not be needed at all to help you hear more DX. You may want to check the
archives of my former blog at www.sdr-1000.blogspot.com to read the entries
about the MW550P.

73,

Guy


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Message: 5
Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 05:20:29 -0500
From: John Hunter <jshunter@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [IRCA] Palstar MW550P
To: ABDX <ABDX@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, IRCA <irca@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Hey everyone, I got a little Christmas money and was thinking of 
buying a Palstar MW550P. Are they any good? I want to get a few 
opinions before I blow money that could best be spent elsewhere. Thanks in
advance. 73 John Hunter Rossville GA



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