I use the 857 installed in my truck to work sats, full duplex with SDRplay for receive. It works quite well and should be fully automated with CAT control if I could get the software to play nice once and for all...
No reason you couldn't take the 857 portable if you have a good power source - it even has a nice flip down stand to elevate the front when you put it on a flat surface.
Go for it!
Cheers, Bill VE6WK
On 2016-01-21 10:55 AM, skristof@etczone.com wrote:
Anybody using a Yaesu FT 857D to work the SSB satellites? If so, what do you think? Can you take it outside and use it with an Arrow antenna?
Steve AI9IN
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