Michael, While the VX7R is not duplex, It can be used for satellite contacts. You do not need a programming cable as it can be programmed for separate channels on TX and RX And can be found in the manual how to do this. I have used it many times to demo satellites at Hamfests and meetings where say AO-51 is going to have a decent pass to use. You must announce that You are using a hand held during your cq's so the big guns stand by for your contact to be made. 73, Dee, NB2F

-----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Michael Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 10:06 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Yaesu VX-7R

I was wondering if anybody has used a Yaesu VX-7R for Satellite use? I'm having troubles programming it and was wonder if it was worth the investment in a USB cable and software ? Thanks in advance ! Mike N8GBU _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb