[amsat-bb] Best HT for satellite operation?

[Matthew Stevens]

Having used all three, they do not offer full duplex capability. However, they do have good receivers, and could be used with a separate transmitter to operate full duplex.

All three also DO have a built in TNC, and work well for APRS.

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- Matthew kk4fem

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> On Mar 22, 2017, at 14:07, Ken M <va7kbm at outlook.com> wrote:
> 
> Hello all, The suggestions in this thread omitted some current Yaesu 
> models, specifically th VX-8DR, FT-1XDR and FT-2DR. Are these not viable 
> in-production options, in addition to the Kenwood TH-D72? Or were they 
> omitted from the earlier suggestions because perhaps they don't offer 
> built-in TNC capability? They claim to offer dual-band 
> simultaneous-receive capability at least.
> 
> 73 - Ken - VA7KBM
> 
> 
>> On 2017-03-10 2:39 PM, Edward R Cole wrote:
>> Clayton,
>> 
>> An ICOM-910H is a HT .... Really (ha ha)?  I suppose a few of you know 
>> that is a 100w desktop/mobile radio and hardly "portable". But it is a 
>> pretty good satellite radio for multi-mode use.  A nearby friend uses 
>> one (actually has two) with az-el mounted yagis and full auto-track.
>> 
>> A few months ago I was looking at adding a dual-band FM mobile to my 
>> hamshack and kinda groaning at the the $350+ cost for a new mobile, I 
>> decided spending just a little more would get me a nice used 
>> multi-mode VHF/UHF satellite desktop/mobile radio.  Used prices on the 
>> Icom-910H and the FT-847 both ran $900-1200 which I could not 
>> justify.  Then Looked for used FT-736R and bought one for $550 
>> (including ctcss encoder board option) with basic 2m/70cm (no 220 or 
>> 1.2G options).
>> 
>> I'm quite pleased with the "old" radio and a bit surprised in its Rx 
>> sensitivity without preamps, running 144 and 432 SSB with a vertical 
>> for contacts out to 70-miles.  I have not yet restored use of my 
>> satellite antennas as yet (probably be next summer as I want to move 
>> the short sat tower which requires new concrete base).  You can look 
>> on my website for some info: http://www.kl7uw.com/sat.htm
>> 
>> Two Baefong with appropriate filters should make an inexpensive 
>> portable sat setup with full duplex (not computer controlled).  A 
>> single Baefong plus a Funcube Rx would also work pretty good though 
>> you would need a notepad or equivalent.  I did some simplex FM-sat ops 
>> with a FT-817 in early 2000's with an Arrow but missed having duplex.  
>> I also had a 1998 FT-847 but sold both in 2012. Now have K3 and KX3, a 
>> Baefong UV5-RA, plus the venerable FT-736R.
>> 
>> 73, Ed - KL7UW
>> 
>> Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2017 12:15:31 -0600
>> From: Clayton Coleman <kayakfishtx at gmail.com>
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>> I've seen a lot of great recommendations for satellite HT's.  I really
>> prefer the Icom IC-910h. Since it is a little heavy for neck straps,
>> and the belt clip is made of 3/8" steel plate, I'd probably recommend
>> the BABYBJ?RN carrier approach. You can buy a 15 year old one at a
>> bargain price of $1000-1500 at most hamfests.
>> 
>> TGIF
>> 
>> Clayton
>> W5PFG
>> 
>> 
>> 73, Ed - KL7UW
>>  http://www.kl7uw.com
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