I have been a Ham for 30+ years and just now getting started with the satellites. I have made about a dozen contacts using SatPC32 and the ICOM IC-9100 with just a PAR Electronics OA-144 Omniangle for the VHF downlink and Diamond NR770HB for UHF uplink. Both are just sitting on the back porch. These are obviously not the best antennas for satellite work but I live in an HOA controlled community and don't have much other option so I plan to operate portable when I can.
That leads to my question. I have SatPC32 with the SDRPlay RSP2 and HDSDR configured as a downlink and am hoping to be able to use my FT-991 (not A) as the uplink but I am unable to find a way to get it to work with the software. Is it possible to get it working or does anyone have ideas of other options that might work? I'll be operating portable with the Arrow satellite antenna.
Having a great time and looking forward to working some of you on the birds.
73,
-Kevin K3GYK / DM79nx