Even the $30 Baofengs support cross-band memories for sat operations. That's how I started, but as Paul said, half-duplex on FM should not be condoned now, especially as our FM birds get more and more crowded and it becomes just an additional source of QRM.
I've been very happy with my D72A. Packet is a nice feature to have to work ISS and NO-84.
73, Gabe NJ7H
On Mar 9, 2017, at 5:45 PM, Paul Stoetzer n8hm@arrl.net wrote:
You are simply wrong. The Kenwood TH-D72, D7, D7(G) as well as the Yaesu FT-470 and FT-530 all are excellent full-duplex HTs with no desense.
It appears you are suggesting that people operate half-duplex. That can work somewhat, but is definitely not something I would ever recommend.
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Thu, Mar 9, 2017 at 18:25 Dale Kubichek via AMSAT-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org wrote:
Message: 10 Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2017 14:17:14 -0500 From: Tucker McGuire tucker@mcguireland.com To: Andrew Glasbrenner glasbrenner@mindspring.com Cc: "amsat-bb@amsat.org" amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Best HT for satellite operation? This is a loaded questions and every HAM I've ever met has opinions... It is better to ask what HT's fit SAT OPs functionality:
Everyone wants 'full duplex', I've not seen a dual-band HT that can do 'real' RX while the PTT is pushed, period!
Nest shoot for - What dual-band HT can program SAT offsets (in the SAME single memory)? My definition: in one memory can program both 2m-RX AND 70cm-PTT or vice-versa. Why: you only need say 4 or 5 memories per SAT for AOS/LOS OPs - one less hand needed and far less hassle. I know Yaesu and Wuoxon can do this via PC Program. Kwood TH-F6, Icom IC-91/T8, Alinco G7 cannot they can do it only via flipping the A/B Bands (pain in the butt) - they do not allow cross band offsets in memory.
Now another BAD issue with Yeasu & Wuoxun is they both have a high discharge rate of battery when in the OFF state. I found if I leave my HT's on the shelf for +60days I must isolate the battery for the radio to eliminate wasteful discharging dropp[ing a B-Meter bar. I do this by using a 'paper' business-card cut it to size, sandwich between the battery and HT
- isolating the battery contacts. Easy, simple, effective, cheap - what HAM
Radio is all about.
Best regards, Dale Kubichek, MS-EET, N6JSX Sidney, OH 45365 EN70vh
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On Mar 9, 2017, at 5:45 PM, Paul Stoetzer n8hm@arrl.net wrote:
You are simply wrong. The Kenwood TH-D72, D7, D7(G) as well as the Yaesu FT-470 and FT-530 all are excellent full-duplex HTs with no desense.
It appears you are suggesting that people operate half-duplex. That can work somewhat, but is definitely not something I would ever recommend.
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Thu, Mar 9, 2017 at 18:25 Dale Kubichek via AMSAT-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org wrote:
Message: 10 Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2017 14:17:14 -0500 From: Tucker McGuire tucker@mcguireland.com To: Andrew Glasbrenner glasbrenner@mindspring.com Cc: "amsat-bb@amsat.org" amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Best HT for satellite operation? This is a loaded questions and every HAM I've ever met has opinions... It is better to ask what HT's fit SAT OPs functionality:
Everyone wants 'full duplex', I've not seen a dual-band HT that can do 'real' RX while the PTT is pushed, period!
Nest shoot for - What dual-band HT can program SAT offsets (in the SAME single memory)? My definition: in one memory can program both 2m-RX AND 70cm-PTT or vice-versa. Why: you only need say 4 or 5 memories per SAT for AOS/LOS OPs - one less hand needed and far less hassle. I know Yaesu and Wuoxon can do this via PC Program. Kwood TH-F6, Icom IC-91/T8, Alinco G7 cannot they can do it only via flipping the A/B Bands (pain in the butt) - they do not allow cross band offsets in memory.
Now another BAD issue with Yeasu & Wuoxun is they both have a high discharge rate of battery when in the OFF state. I found if I leave my HT's on the shelf for +60days I must isolate the battery for the radio to eliminate wasteful discharging dropp[ing a B-Meter bar. I do this by using a 'paper' business-card cut it to size, sandwich between the battery and HT
- isolating the battery contacts. Easy, simple, effective, cheap - what HAM
Radio is all about.
Best regards, Dale Kubichek, MS-EET, N6JSX Sidney, OH 45365 EN70vh
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HAM-SATs http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RDF-USA _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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