[amsat-bb] Use of ICOM 910 for AO-51 L-Band BBS Uplink?

Hi Folks,

I would be interested to know if anyone is using an ICOM 910 with the L-Band module for Ao-51 uplink on the BBS? (The optional L-Band unit for the 910 runs 10 watts according to the book).

I am particularly interested to know what type/gain of antenna I would need to get a reliable up link. I am planning to use about 20 metres of Ecoflex 10, which will introduce a loss of something like 3 Dbs.

I know that the LBand/Digital up link is currently off, just gettting ready for the next 'on' period!

73s

Jim G3WGM