I too have a TS-2000x, and was a bit disappointed to find the birdies on AO-27 and SO-50.
But after some serious consideration, I came up with a very simple way to resolve the issue for about $100.00, or $200.00 if you also have a 2.4g downconverter (far cheaper than another radio :) ) that works exceptionally well. And allows me to use SatPC32 to handle all the conversions automatically.
This came to me as a result of solving my S-band issue with AO-51.
I bought the S-band downconverter for AO-40, and it was great for that, with it's UHF uplink, and S-band downlink, that downconverted to VHF.
However, when AO-51 implemented the S-band downlink, it used VHF as the Uplink. That presented quite a problem with only 1 vhf port on the TS-2000.
So I decided to solve both my problems at the same time, with a couple downconverters from Hamtronics, by using a VHF to 10 meters, and another for UHF to 10 meters.
But rather than tying one of my 2 HF ports, I used the Receive only port for HF on the 2000. That also ensures that there is never a risk of my accidently transmitting INTO the downconverter. You also have to activate that port through the menus, #18 as I recall, when you want to use it.
I created a power-point slide to try to depict the setup, but let me know if you need any further clarification on it.
I'm sure there may be far more clever ways to deal with the issue, but this works extremely well for me, and hope it will for others as well.
Walter/K5WH ...
-----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Jim Leder Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 9:53 AM To: AMSAT BB Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Satellite Transceiver
I bought my TS-2000 back in 2005, mainly for it's HF capabilities. Doing a little satellite work was just an after thought. I wouldn't trade it for any
other comparable HF or satellite radio out there. If all you need is a satellite radio, then either the IC-910H (very pricey new) or a clean, used FT-736R is the ticket. Yes the TS-2000 does have a few birdies which get in the way of SO-50 and AO-27, but I can still use those birds with my old Kenwood TM-G707A FM mobile radio. It has better FM audio anyway. But, along with Satpc32, the TS-2000 is a wonder on the transponder birds. It's CAT control, trace function and the fact that it will do 100 watts on 144 and 50 watts on 435 make it a great satellite radio. Maybe not the best, but along with it's HF capabilities, a very nice overall rig.
Jim Bob Buckeye AKA **** Jim Leder**** K8CXM since 1961 IBM retiree since 1999
There are 10 types of people in this world -- those who understand binary and those who don't.
----- Original Message ----- From: "MM" ka1rrw@yahoo.com To: "AMSAT BB" AMSAT-BB@amsat.org; "Sebastian" w4as@bellsouth.net Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 10:31 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Satellite Transceiver
i am running the Yeasu FT-736R. it supports 6/2/440/1200. its the best Sat rig ever made and you can find good ones for under $600.
wf1f
--- On Fri, 4/3/09, Sebastian w4as@bellsouth.net wrote:
From: Sebastian w4as@bellsouth.net Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Satellite Transceiver To: "AMSAT BB" AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Date: Friday, April 3, 2009, 8:35 PM I have a Kenwood TS-2000, but was disappointed about the birdy on 436.795, which makes both SO-50 and AO-27 unusable.
Now if that doesn't bother you, the 2000 is a great radio.
However, I wanted to have a dedicated satellite radio, and I decided to go with the Icom IC-910H.
I guess it all depends. If you are looking for a radio that will do HF & VHF/UHF and satellites, and aren't too concerned about using those two birds, then go with the 2000. You can't beat it for the money.
If you want to have a rig that was designed specifically for satellite work, and if you already have an HF rig, then the 910H is for you.
There are other older radios available, but I personally like to stay with rigs that are still in production.
73 de W4AS Sebastian
On Apr 3, 2009, at 4:30 PM, Norman W Osborne wrote:
Which one? I am looking to buy something new and have been
looking at the knw
2000 and Icom. Any suggestions?
best regards, Norman
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