So for the operator with a single FT-817ND - understanding there will be a learning curve in regards to doppler, doing the "Arrow wave" entertaining and/or frightening the neighbors, is AO-7 do-able or just not a really good idea?
Won't be ticked off if the answer is "probably best not to try". Honest! :) I'm guessing it'll take a lot of programming memory channels to stay on track?
73! Joe <-already has MacDoppler Lite and a couple sat. iPhone apps. WB3CFN FM19
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So for the operator with a single FT-817ND - understanding there will be a learning curve in regards to doppler, doing the "Arrow wave" entertaining and/or frightening the neighbors, is AO-7 do-able or just not a really good idea?
Won't be ticked off if the answer is "probably best not to try". Honest! :) I'm guessing it'll take a lot of programming memory channels to stay on track?
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Last year, I tried using HO-68 on SSB with my FT-817ND and had mixed results. Most of the time, other stations heard my signal but couldn't contact me because my downlink settings were too far off frequency.
A few months ago, I bought a second-hand '847 and I've been practicing on VO-52 and AO-7 during passes which are fairly quiet and I'm less likely to interfere with other stations.
73s
Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL
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