In a message dated 02/07/2009 13:42:15 GMT Standard Time, ka1rrw@yahoo.com writes:

Right now this is the concept theory phase. Is a 2m/440 SSB transponder practical? If our analysis proves that it is not, then we can move on higher in frequency until we find an affordable solution (within the ITU guidelines

2m to 440. ? No, too much noise from Earth on 2m and too much path loss on 440.

440 to 2m is a much better solution

David