[amsat-bb] Re: Flex-5000 as a satellite radio

[STeve Andre']

On Wednesday 20 May 2009 21:33:42 Michael Pfeuffer wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> It looks like Flex is adding a VHF/UHF option to their Flex-5000 with us
> in mind:
>
>     * Transmit Frequencies: 2m (144-148 MHz) and 70 cm (430-450 MHz)
>     * Receive Frequencies: VHF (132-165 MHz) and UHF (420-465 MHz)
>     * Low noise preamp: 1 dB NF
>     * Frequency stability: ± 0.5 ppm (internal) or external 10 MHz
> reference * Standard Version: 30 watts on both VHF and UHF
>     * High Power Version: 60 watts on both VHF and UHF (must be factory
>       installed)
>     * All mode support- supports SSB, FM, FM-N, CW and digital modes (ASFK)
>     * Full duplex cross band operation mode - Satellite ready: B and J
>       modes supported
>     * Separate transmit and receive antenna connectors on VHF or UHF for
>       satellite or transverter operation (requires power attenuation).
>
> "available late 2009" / price TBD
>
> Full details here:
>
>     http://flex-radio.com/Products.aspx?topic=F5K_upgrades
>
> Now, picture that bandscope displaying a HEO passband...
>
> --Mike, WQ5C

Yeah, incredible...  A friend and I went to the Flex talks on Saturday night
at Dayton.  I'm drooling.

--STeve Andre'
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