Re: Satellite Portable Operation Options
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 <
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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.
Thanks and 73
Erik AI9O in Texas
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Thanks Everyone
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On May 21, 2023, at 2:23 PM, Stephan Greene ks1g04@gmail.com wrote:
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.orgmailto: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.comhttp://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.orgmailto:amsat-bb@amsat.org> wrote:
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.
Thanks and 73
Erik AI9O in Texas
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