31 Jan
2009
31 Jan
'09
6:09 p.m.
I think the new Yaesu VX8r is full duplex. I recently purchased one, but haven't had a chance to get on the FM voice sats with it yet, to see how well it works. It does run APRS well with it's add-on GPS, I did get it to digi via ISS. I can't wait for it to get warm, so I can do some more stuff outside!
73 Jeff kb2m
I'm getting started in satellite work and interested in purchasing a suitable HT for portable satellite use using an Arrow antenna. Wondering what is considered to be an optimum HT especially considering ease of managing the Doppler shift during a pass. I understand that the HT must be full duplex capable and thus rules out some models.
Thanks, Gordon, NW7D