One thing I wonder is if they have done something clever with the single USB port so that TNC data and rig control (CAT) no longer are exclusive of each other. That remains a disappointing limitation on rigs like the TH-D7A and TS-2000.
73, Bruce VE9QRP
On Sun, Dec 5, 2010 at 5:28 PM, Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) [email protected] wrote:
Hi!
The TH-D72A is the real deal as a cross-band full-duplex HT for FM satellite work. And, unlike with the DJ-G7T and some versions of the IC-W32A, no RX desense while transmitting. :-)
I used VFO B for TX, VFO A for RX (it has better sensitivity), balanced audio all the way to VFO A, open squelch for VFO A, 5W transmit, and juat worked AO-27. Nice!
I will try it on a later AO51 pass today, not the next one around 2147 UTC, for another test. As for APRS, it took little time to set it up and get it picked up online. I have not hooked it up to a computer yet, but that is not a high priority yet.
73!
Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb