----- Original Message ----- From: "David Giles" [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 11:47 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] I'd like your shack ideas
Hello All,
- Apart from the extra rotator controllers, the computer running a
tracking program and the pre-dominance of VHF and UHF radios, are there any other accessories etc that distinguish a satellite operator from a 'normal' operator?
Hi David, VK5DG
The only accessory that distinguish a satellite operator from a "normal" operator is " THE BRAIN"
- Given that you really find out how good you are when the PC crashes
halfway during a QSO and you then have to manually operate two radios for Doppler shift and two rotator controllers as well as mic/key, what controls do you operate with each hand?
Always "THE BRAIN WITH ARMSTRONG ARMS "
Would a footswitch for PTT be worthwhile?
YES !
73 de David VK5DG (who is looking forward to getting back on the air).
73" de
i8CVS Domenico