*Hello. New to the amsat-bb. *
*For a long time I have wanted to get into satellites. That will all change next Spring. A few questions:
Question 1: I have both a Yaesu FT-726R (fully populated for satellite work) and a Yaesu FT-847. Is the FT-726R still a very good radio to begin learning satellite operation? Same question for the FT-847. To get my feet wet, so to speak. ***Yes, I know the FT-847 is superior, but the FT-726R works very well and I plan on giving it to my son to get his feet wet. We can always upgrade later.**
**Question 2. Come to think of it, what is the best satellite radio most people are using these days? The Icom IC-9700? Others? Just curious. **
*Question 3. I am thinking of using the M2 Egg Beater antenna system (expensive) to start with, but no rotor to mess with, keeping things simple. Unless I homebrew my own antennas, which I still might do. None-the-less, is the M2 Egg Beater antenna system really good for a newbie to start out with for satellite operation? Can always upgrade later.
Question 4: Are there any groups dedicated to satellite operations I should be subscribed to other than this [email protected]?
Thank you, 73 Richard AG5M*
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