Hello all,

First some facts

I am new to Satellite.

I have subscribed to amsat ORG (G6SGA@amsat.org) and I will be joining AMSAT-UK.

The UK National Space Center is in my City - Leicester - UK (IO92jo)

I currently have the following equipment: FT817 Tonna 144(9)/435(19) element F9FT mounted as an 'X' not '+'. KAM98 (TNC) BUXCOMM (Soundcard TNC thing)

I also have various software inclluding HAM Radio Delux and Commander for the FT817.

The questions:

What Rigs are recommended if I get serious about amsat? What tuners/ Preamps - masthead or otherwise? What software.

I would like to have as many of your views as possible and any hint tips and tricks I should look out for.

I thank you all in advance.

I have also configured EchoLink (Node: 192750) and I am on Skype:(skthornber). So anybody should be able to get hold of me if they wish.

Kid regards and many thanks in advance

73's

Stephen