Hi Tim,
I suggest a used FT-847 single radio as it has the best computer support for the satellite side - you can easily set the uplink / downlink mode whereas with the TS-2000 you have to flip control between uplink and downlink before setting the mode. Not a big deal though. TS-2000 has a nasty birdie which gets in the way of SO-50 (I think).
I have a TS-2000 which I own and a FT-847 on loan.
SatPC (maybe) and some other Windows software controls two radios - if you go this route then IMO you have the best flexibility. I don't know what radio I would suggest - I'm a fan of the IC-703, for satellites the IC-7000 is also an option. Sadly the Yaesu FT-8x7 can't update the frequency via the computer while it's transmitting.
Anyway - starting from scratch - look for a used FT-847, be ready to buy a pair of external SSB Electronics pre-amplifiers.
Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
----- Original Message ----- From: "Tim Tapio" tim@timtapio.com
Looking at ideas for all mode transceivers for working analog sats.
I haven't ruled out two individual radios, actually see a lot of benefit.
Need to be able to control Doppler on up and downlinks. It appears SatPC will do that.