21 Jan
2015
21 Jan
'15
2:22 a.m.
On 1/20/15, Steve Kristoff skristof@etczone.com wrote:
I'm new to the list and have been listening to some satellites. I'd like to move on to QSOs. Can folks recommend a handheld that will get me on the most commonly used satellites? I'd be grateful for multiple suggestions and reviews. Thanks!
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When I was first on the birds, I used my FT-817 with its stock rubber duck. I held the radio in one hand and my microphone with the other. That technique had its limits as I had to keep twisting my hand in order to get a decent signal.
That eventually led me to replace that antenna with an Arrow Yagi, but it was no longer a hand-held rig after that.
73s
Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL