Hi Erik,
Since many years I use Home-brewed IOio antenna with Pair of HT Wouxun KG-699E (VHF only) & Wouxun KG-UVD1P (VHF/UHF). This inexpensive portable setup work best for me in full duplex mode, I enjoyed lots of FM Satellite QSO done via this simple yet effective portable setup. I learnt Wouxun brand does not get frontend overloaded like other cheap Chinese radios. I use same portable setup during many public/college demonstration to promote AMSAT activities.
Good luck 73
Rajesh Vagadia VU2EXP Rajkot - Gujarat (ML52JH) Regional Coordinator West India Zone AMSAT-INDIA
On Sun 21 May, 2023, 10:29 PM Erik Jacobsen via AMSAT-BB, < amsat-bb@amsat.org> 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
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