[amsat-bb] Re: FT-817 use on AO16

[w4upd]

I have used mine and worked through AO-16. It was a little tough but 
doable. As stated, AO-16's receiver is quite sensitive. I forget who it 
was, but when I was running my FT-817 for the uplink, someone I had a 
contact with was running a pair for both up and down link and was doing 
rather well. So I'd say it is doable. The better the antenna, the better 
you'll do as well and be able to use the FT-817. I normally use my 
Kenwood pairs TS711/811 but wanted to try the FT-817 and was rather 
surprised on my success.

Reid, W4UPD


Chris Bloy wrote:
> Hi all
>
> Has anyone used an FT-817 on AO-16?
>
> I am having issues getting into the repeater, I think partly due to the
> amount of stations trying to access! But has anyone  managed with 5 watts?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Chris - M0DQO
>
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