[amsat-bb] Re: IC-W2A as sat rig?

I had one for several years and it worked very nicely as a J-FM satellite rig. I think you made a good choice! Consider getting an Arrow antenna, or something comparable. Also, use a casette or voice recorder, as it's hard to hold an antenna and a radio, and still write down callsigns.

If i recall correctly, the IC-W2A has an ordinary stereo mini-phone jack, with the speaker on the tip and the microphone on the ring contacts. But what you'll really need is a patch cord from the IC-W2A to the mike input of your recorder, which might need attenuation. Write to me if you need any help with this.

I hope to talk to you soon on AO-27, AO-51, etc. 73's and good luck!

-- KD6PAG (Networking Old-Timer, Satellite QRPer)