On 08/14/20 11:44, Gerald Payton via AMSAT-BB wrote:
I realize that many Amsat OPs are using handheld antennas and operating portable. However, I am planning a base station using my Kenwood TS-2000. I do not visualize myself operating portable primarily that I do not have needed radios etc. and my age. UGH!
I further realize that using some sort of recorder during a pass is almost a MUST HAVE. Besides the obvious for base station operations of a digital of an analog recorder; what other options would some of you seasoned OPs suggest.
If you have a PC sitting nearby, why not use that? The TS-2000's ACC2 socket has audio on pin 3 (MANO), which could be galvanically isolated (transformer) and routed into the line input of a soundcard.
I use this method on both my IC-746 and the FT-847 to record passes.
--- Zach N0ZGO