[amsat-bb] Best HT for satellite operation?

[Matthew Stevens]

Um. My D72 receiver works great while I'm transmitting.. no desense. I use
it nearly every day for FM passes.


- Matthew​ KK4FEM​

On Thu, Mar 9, 2017 at 6:25 PM, Dale Kubichek via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Message: 10
> Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2017 14:17:14 -0500
> From: Tucker McGuire <tucker at mcguireland.com>
> To: Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner at mindspring.com>
> Cc: "amsat-bb at amsat.org" <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Best HT for satellite operation? This is a loaded
> questions and every HAM I've ever met has opinions...
> It is better to ask what HT's fit SAT OPs functionality:
>
> Everyone wants 'full duplex', I've not seen a dual-band HT that can do
> 'real' RX while the PTT is pushed, period!
>
> Nest shoot for - What dual-band HT can program SAT offsets (in the SAME
> single memory)?
> My definition: in one memory can program both 2m-RX AND 70cm-PTT or
> vice-versa.
> Why: you only need say 4 or 5 memories per SAT for AOS/LOS OPs - one less
> hand needed and far less hassle.  I know Yaesu and Wuoxon can do this via
> PC Program. Kwood TH-F6, Icom IC-91/T8, Alinco G7 cannot they can do it
> only via flipping the A/B Bands (pain in the butt) - they do not allow
> cross band offsets in memory.
>
> Now another BAD issue with Yeasu & Wuoxun is they both have a high
> discharge rate of battery when in the OFF state. I found if I leave my HT's
> on the shelf for +60days I must isolate the battery for the radio to
> eliminate wasteful discharging dropp[ing a B-Meter bar. I do this by using
> a 'paper' business-card cut it to size, sandwich between the battery and HT
> - isolating the battery contacts. Easy, simple, effective, cheap - what HAM
> Radio is all about.
>
> Best regards,
> Dale Kubichek, MS-EET, N6JSX
> Sidney, OH 45365  EN70vh
>
>
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HAM-SATs
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RDF-USA
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