[amsat-bb] Use of ICOM 910 for AO-51 L-Band BBS Uplink?

[Jim Heck]

Hi Folks,

  I would be interested to know if anyone is using an ICOM 910 with the L-Band
module for Ao-51 uplink on the BBS? (The optional L-Band unit for the 910 runs 10
watts according to the book).

  I am particularly interested to know what type/gain of antenna I would need to get
a reliable up link. I am planning to use about 20 metres of Ecoflex 10, which will
introduce a loss of something like 3 Dbs.

  I know that the LBand/Digital up link is currently off, just gettting ready for
the next 'on' period!

73s

Jim G3WGM