What Clint said.  When I go HT-portable, I use an FT3D and an older Yaesu HT (VX8, shares the same batteries).  Antenna is a modified (carbon fiber boom) Arrow.  I use a tripod, you don't have to.  Good luck!

Steve KS1G

On Sun, May 21, 2023 at 2:25 PM Clint Bradford via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@amsat.org> wrote:

The Kenwood '74 was not true, full-duplex. The TH-D72 was ...

Use your better HT's RX sensitivity, and use a second HT for TX.

Ideas at work-sat.com for you!

Clint K6LCS

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> On May 21, 2023, at 10:00, Erik Jacobsen via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@amsat.org> wrote:
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> 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.
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> Thanks and 73
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> Erik AI9O in Texas
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