The TH-F6a is *not* a true full-duplex radio. You can not hear anything on the other band when you key the mic ...
The only currently available HT that does U/V and V/U sat modes well is the Kenwood TH-D72a, at about $450.
SO ... Many are simply purchasing two "traditional" HTs to accomplish true, full-duplex satellite work.
I like the Yaesu FT-60R. Two of them plus an Arrow 146/437-10WBP antenna cost the same amount as that Kenwood 'D72a!
Clint K6LCS http://www.work-sat.com
I got the impression from the original posting that he wanted to use the F6A on receive only, and would be using a different radio for the transmit side.
73 John AF5CC
On Thu, Feb 19, 2015 at 11:09 PM, Clint Bradford clintbradford@mac.com wrote:
The TH-F6a is *not* a true full-duplex radio. You can not hear anything on the other band when you key the mic ...
The only currently available HT that does U/V and V/U sat modes well is the Kenwood TH-D72a, at about $450.
SO ... Many are simply purchasing two "traditional" HTs to accomplish true, full-duplex satellite work.
I like the Yaesu FT-60R. Two of them plus an Arrow 146/437-10WBP antenna cost the same amount as that Kenwood 'D72a!
Clint K6LCS http://www.work-sat.com
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Ooops - if so, I mis-read the original post ...
Clint
On Feb 19, 2015, at 9:38 PM, John Geiger wrote:
I got the impression from the original posting that he wanted to use the F6A on receive only ...
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