[amsat-bb] Re: TS2000 or FT847 ?

[Bruce Semple]

Hi,
Just for the record ...
I am able to use a TS2000 to work QSOs on  SO-50
I do have a mask mounted pre-amp for the downlink.

73's
Bruce
WA3SWJ




At 01:03 PM 12/27/2006, you wrote:
>Hi,
>
>I've used both rigs for sat op's using CAT but the problem with the
>'2000 is the L/O sprog on the SO-50 downlink (436.8) for which you have
>to use a second receiver.
>
>73
>
>Dave
>
>Jeff Davis, KE9V wrote:
> > Be sure to let him know that Yaesu has discontinued the FT-847. Might
> > not mean much, but he should have that info before making a decision.
> >
> > 73, Jeff-KE9V
> >
> >
> > On Dec 27, 2006, at 11:07 AM, Dave Aitch wrote:
> >
> >
> >> I introduced a friend to the world of amateur satellites today.
> >>
> >> He was very pleased/impressed to also have a QSO ( Thanks Ib)
> >>
> >> Mike is now trying to decide which transceiver to purchase, as
> >> per the title.
> >>
> >> I have owned/used both, but Mike would prefer some other
> >> opinions too.
> >>
> >> Mike wants and all in one box. No argument.
> >>
> >> What do you think ?
> >>
> >> Any major reasons to choose one over the other ?
> >>
> >> Mike is aware of the annoying UHF harmonics on the TS2000.
> >>
> >> Cheers,
> >>
> >> Dave.
> >> AMSAT UK 5766
> >>
> >
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