I certainly wouldn't rule out real-time logging by hand during the pass. It may not be that difficult to position one's equipment to leave a free hand to log heard calls and grids (and identify completed QSOs) during a pass while receiving. That's exactly what I do, and I'm always pedestrian-mobile when working the satellites. Sometimes I use my car's trunk as a writing surface, but I'm carrying everything else on my person. One hand holds the antenna, and the other holds a PTT switch (for the linears) or presses the PTT switch on my earpiece only when I transmit, and writes when I'm receiving. Recording audio is fine for post-pass confirmation but provides no aid to the operator during the pass. Real-time hand-logging made a huge and immediate positive impact on my ability to work the satellites.
73, Ryan AI6DO
On Thursday, December 13, 2018, 8:50:25 AM PST, John Brier johnbrier@gmail.com wrote: Don't forget to record at least yourself, if not the radio audio if you can get the audio connections working right (you might have to use a splitter). Repeat the callsign of the station you worked so the recorder picks it up. That way you know who you contacted. There is no time to write stuff down while holding all that gear.
73, John Brier KG4AKV