For what it's worth, I whined and moaned to the Kenwood rep at Hamvention about no full duplex on the D74 or 75.  He was actually very sympathetic--said he had talked a number of times to HQ but to no avail.

Burns WB1FJ

On Sun, May 21, 2023 at 4:54 PM Clint Bradford via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@amsat.org> wrote:
Neither the '74 nor the new '75 are true, full-duolex HTs.

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On May 21, 2023, at 13:14, Jim_WØNBC via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@amsat.org> wrote:

 Wait for the new Kenwood D-75 to be available. Replacement for the D-74. 🛰🛰



On Sunday, May 21, 2023, 2:52 PM, Erik Jacobsen via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@amsat.org> wrote:

Thanks Everyone

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On May 21, 2023, at 2:23 PM, Stephan Greene <ks1g04@gmail.com> wrote:


What Clint said.  When I go HT-portable, I use an FT3D and an older Yaesu HT (VX8, shares the same batteries).  Antenna is a modified (carbon fiber boom) Arrow.  I use a tripod, you don't have to.  Good luck!

Steve KS1G

On Sun, May 21, 2023 at 2:25 PM Clint Bradford via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@amsat.org> wrote:
The Kenwood '74 was not true, full-duplex. The TH-D72 was ...

Use your better HT's RX sensitivity, and use a second HT for TX.

Ideas at work-sat.com for you!

Clint K6LCS

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> On May 21, 2023, at 10:00, Erik Jacobsen via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@amsat.org> wrote:
>
> I want to get back on the satellites using an HT.  What are some options for handheld/HT radios?  I have an Yaesu Ft5dr but I read its not full duplex.  It seems like the Kenwood D74 has been discontinued as HRO and DX Engineering both dont have the radio in stock.  I live in an HOA neighborhood so an antenna array is not an option.
>
> Thanks and 73
>
> Erik AI9O in Texas
>
> Sent from my iPad


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