Hi Steve,
The only full-duplex handheld manufactured today (and well-tested on the satellites) is the Kenwood TH-D72. Don't rule out it's predecessor, the Kenwood TH-D7. There are other now-discontinued models from Icom (The W-32A) and Yaesu (FT-530 or FT-51) that work modestly. You can find some good deals on these radios if you shop around. I've owned/used both the Kenwood TH-D7 and Yaesu FT-530. Both work great on SO-50.
An alternative and very popular approach that has brought success to many is to purchase and utilize a pair of inexpensive Chinese handhends. The Baofeng UV-5R and Wouxons are gaining in popularity. Instead of investing $200+ in one radio, you can buy two of these and have a modest FM satellite station for under $100.
73 Clayton W5PFG
On Tue, Jan 20, 2015 at 4:18 PM, 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!
Steve Kristoff AI9IN skristof@etczone.com
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