[amsat-bb] Re: more about the TH-D72A for satellites

[Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)]

Hi Bob!

> My understanding is that unlike the THD7, the D72 can only
> operate full duplex as noted above RX-A and TX-B.  But either
> band can be VHF or UHF, so you can operate mode B or J, but the
> TX is always from B.

You are 100% correct.

I downloaded both D72 manuals from the Kenwood web site during my
lunch, and that is exactly how the full duplex mode is described.
Transmit with VFO B, receive with VFO A - as long as the two VFOs are
not set to the same band.

73!






Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
http://www.wd9ewk.net/