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 <[email protected]> wrote:

Thanks Everyone

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On May 21, 2023, at 2:23 PM, Stephan Greene <[email protected]> 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 <[email protected]> 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 <[email protected]> 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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