73/all
Is Full Duplex really required or just nice to have? Currently my setup (which doesn't include an antenna at the moment due to storms) is a Yaesu FT-790(uhf) and FT-290(vhf). Both do FM and SSB at about 25 watts. I've used to use my 290 for the old RS-12/13 and RS-15 birds along with my FT-890 (RIP) for the 10 meter downlink so I do have "full duplex" but is it a necessary feature? I know it's nice to be able to hear yourself to know that you are even getting into the machine.
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Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE Grid EL09uf Eagle Creek Observatory http://www.eaglecreekobservatory.org I have not yet begun to procrastinate!
-----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Andrew Glasbrenner Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 11:04 AM To: jeffrey.embry@gmail.com Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Getting back into Satellites
There is only one currently operable FM satellite, and many of the sats due to be launched this year are transponders or FM/DSB repeaters.
My suggestion would be to find a Yaesu 817 to get a toe into transponders, and add -any- UHF receiver for full duplex FM. The little Baofeng UV3s are like $45 and have good receivers in them.
73, Drew KO4MA
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On Feb 7, 2013, at 10:26 AM, Jeffrey Embry jeffrey.embry@gmail.com wrote:
Good Day all,
After a few years hiatis, I am contemplating getting back on the birds. Because I currently live in an apartment, I plan on starting the easy route using an arrow antenna. My question is, since I sold my last HT about a decade ago, what is recommended for the current models of HTs that have full-duplex capabilities?
73es,
-- Jeff Embry, K3OQ FM19nb ARCI #11643, FPQRP #-696, QRP-L # 67, NAQCC #25, ARS #1733 AMSAT LM-2263
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