Re: [amsat-bb] Anyone on EO-88?
If my remarks came across as “shaming,” I apologize. They were intended as encouragement. Yes, FM is cheap and easy, but the level of operator skill necessary to get QSOs on a crowded channel is daunting. The skills necessary to put together a linear station are more on the technical side. That’s a challenge, but it can be fun to get there.
And I apologize for misunderstanding. I do agree that linears are way more challenging than FM (and I remember how frustrated I was when I couldn't make contacts with a couple of baofengs on SO-50!!!).
The true shame is that all mode full duplex transceivers aren't more common! But having worked in the consumer electronics sector before, I understand that our tiny little market isn't likely to push the big manufacturers in that direction anytime soon. I can't blame them for not wanting to lose money on R&D and production tooling. :)
--Roy K3RLD
08:38 Fri 19 Jul 19 , Roy Dean via AMSAT-BB wrote:
The true shame is that all mode full duplex transceivers aren't more common!
I use a couple of vintage RTX, an IC211E for 2m and an FT-780R for 70cm: they work great!
Lapo, IK5NAX
portable linear is on my "to do" list with a FT-817 and SDR/tablet combo, but most of my time on the sats has been very limited lately, so just a few FM/ISS passes per week for now. But I know portable linear is doable from those who have "gone before". Rob KA2CZU On Friday, July 19, 2019, 4:54:40 PM EDT, Lapo Pieri via AMSAT-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org wrote:
08:38 Fri 19 Jul 19 , Roy Dean via AMSAT-BB wrote:
The true shame is that all mode full duplex transceivers aren't more common!
I use a couple of vintage RTX, an IC211E for 2m and an FT-780R for 70cm: they work great!
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