Got the VX-3R configured and charged before a near 90 degree pass from SO-50. I figured this would be a good worst case scenario test to start with. I was able to hear about a 1/3 of the pass (I had heavy foliage on both horizons). I worked a station in Tx doing a sat demo and heard several others. Used the Smiley whip antenna that was recommended to me. Never really expected that to work as well as it did. Using a Pelican 1120 case, I now have a very portable satellite kit also including a TH-F6A, an iPod touch and a digital recorder. Will be updating my website in a few days with pictures. Makes a very nice travel kit to use instead of having to take larger handhelds and an arrow antenna.

Ron

On 4/27/11 3:05 PM, Ronald Nutter wrote:

Clint:

I thought it would. I ran into someone who was adament that the mod had to be done. I ahve the VX-3R in my hands and saw the specs in the book that said it would work. Just trying to make sure that I have the T's crossed and the I's dotted.

Ron

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Even the VX-3E for the European market transmits 144-146 / 430-440 and receives everything.

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