[amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu FT-8800

[Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)]

Hi Zack!

> I don’t mean to be the odd guy on the block, but I do not like the 8800 for
> satellite work.  I enjoy the full duplex function, and it is very easy to
> maneuver through the frequencies/bands using the mic, but I do not like the
> receive sensitivity.  Every time I have tried to use it for satellite work I
> feel like I fight it the entire time trying to get a strong signal.  I can’t
> exactly make a very accurate judgment on it either since I have only used it
> a few times.

Don't apologize for posting an opinion.  As you mentioned with your
TH-G71As, there can be differences between two of the same model
of radio.

I bought two FT-8800s a year or so ago.  One is in Mexico with an Elk
antenna I left down there, and the other one needs to have those knobs
replaced.  The 8800 is my backup to that IC-2820H I mentioned in an
earlier post as my full-duplex FM satellite radio.  The sensitivity could
be a little better, but I'm happier with it than other radios like my
DJ-G7T.  I probably should send it off to Yaesu to get those knobs
replaced, and then try it again on the FM birds.

73!




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




>  If others say it works well, I would have to go with the
> general consensus since I don't use it much.  The 2 THG71As, and now the
> THD7A and 1 THG71A (yeah, I know the D7 is full duplex, but that is another
> story) are my regular satellite equipment.
>
> 73!
>
> Zack
> KD8KSN
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Clint Bradford
> Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 2:19 PM
> To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu FT-8800
>
> Great for sat work - like Patrick mentioned.
>
> For portability, I have installed mine in an ice chest ... photos at ...
>
> ttp://tinyurl.com/cooler-radios
>
> Clint Bradford, K6LCS
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