Ron, There are only 6 SO-50 capable HT options that I am aware: (May be more, but these are commonly available) 1) Kenwood TH-D72 (still in production, so new or used markets)2) Kenwood TH-D7 (out of production)3) Yaesu FT-530 (out of production)4) Icom IC-Z1A (out of production)5) Icom IC-W2A (out of production)6) Icom IC-W32 (earlier model with 5-digit SN) (out of production) I have personally used the TH-D72, FT-530, and IC-Z1A on SO-50. Would recommend TH-D72, if you can budget allows. Otherwise Yaesu FT-530. I picked up a FT-530 at a hamfest last year for $25 and had to spend another $30 for a new battery. 73,
Robert Bankston, KE4AL Twitter: @KE4ALabamaWebsite: KE4AL.wordpress.com
On Saturday, July 27, 2019, 10:59:17 AM CDT, Ron VE8RT via AMSAT-BB [email protected] wrote:
Hi Kees,
I'm looking for a single HT to send to VY0Yl to get her on the FM satellites (single radio, basic antenna system, simple [smart phone app? ] tracking software) before her summer is over. What did you decide on for a radio, and / or do you have any recommendations?
Thanks,
Ron VE8RT DP22
On Thu, 11 Jul 2019 14:06:31 -0500 Kees van Oosbree via AMSAT-BB [email protected] wrote:
Hello,
I've been working the birds for a while now, and I have been using only 2 Boafengs. I've realized they desense VERY easily on SO-50 and even AO-91 and 92. I have a band pass filter for the FOX sats, so I can hear my downlink. However, I still haven't figured out a way to get full duplex on SO-50. Are there any dual-band handhelds that can receive SO-50?
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