[amsat-bb] Re: VX-3 on FM Sats

[Ronald Nutter]

Got the VX-3R configured and charged before a near 90 degree pass from 
SO-50.  I figured this would be a good worst case scenario test to start 
with.
I was able to hear about a 1/3 of the pass (I had heavy foliage on both 
horizons).
I worked a station in Tx doing a sat demo and heard several others.
Used the Smiley whip antenna that was recommended to me.
Never really expected that to work as well as it did.
Using a Pelican 1120 case, I now have a very portable satellite kit also 
including a TH-F6A, an iPod touch and a digital recorder.
Will be updating my website in a few days with pictures.
Makes a very nice travel kit to use instead of having to take larger 
handhelds and an arrow antenna.

Ron

On 4/27/11 3:05 PM, Ronald Nutter wrote:
> Clint:
>
> I thought it would.  I ran into someone who was adament that the mod had
> to be done.  I ahve the VX-3R in my hands and saw the specs in the book
> that said it would work.  Just trying to make sure that I have the T's
> crossed and the I's dotted.
>
> Ron
>
>> Even the VX-3E for the European market transmits 144-146 / 430-440 and
>> receives everything.
>>
>> Clint
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