Also, other than the battery, I'm not sure the TH-D72 will outperform the IC-W32 for satellite use. The lowest cost option would be to simply acquire a new battery for the aging IC-W32 unless there are other problems with it.
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Thu, Jan 25, 2018 at 12:57 PM, John Brier johnbrier@gmail.com wrote:
The Kenwood TH-D72 is the only in production HT that is truly full duplex in that it won't desense the receiver on 70cm when you TX on 2m. This is important for SO-50 and any birds with similar band usage. It also has APRS/packet so you can use it with digipeaters.
73, John Brier KG4AKV
On Jan 25, 2018 12:37 PM, "James Sanford" k8zzu@sbcglobal.net wrote:
after moving several years ago, I'm getting back into sats and would like a new HT ( IC W32 is aging).looking at the FT-70dr but is there a better choice?? TNXs K8zzu _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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