[amsat-bb] Radio question(s)

[Sean Kutzko]

Hi Peter-
Welcome!

There are several solutions, but two Yaesu 817s are very popular among a lot of the active portable ops. These allow full-duplex capabilities for SSB and FM satellites as well as 160m-432 MHz portable activity on all modes. If you’re willing to go QRP, this combo provides a lot of flexibility in a relatively small package. 

Others will chime in with suggestions as well.

Glad to see you on the list! Let us know how we can help you get on the birds.

Sean KX9X

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> On Apr 16, 2018, at 12:36 PM, Peter J. McClosky <pmcclosky at earthlink.net> wrote:
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> I am a new member here, and this is my first post.
> 
> I am sure that this question has been asked many times before, but I would like the groups current answers.
> 
> I want to be able to work most of the FM & SSB satellites that fly over by Oregon location, and also work portable using batteries.
> 
> I would also like to work HF portable, so one one all mode HF, VHF, UHF, SSB, FM radio would be desirable (I can willing to use two different radios).
> 
> Money is an issue, but can spend a bit for this.
> 
> Any Suggestions?
> -----
> Peter J. McClosky, N7IY
> Eugene, Oregon
> pmcclosky at earthlink.net
> n7iy at arrl.net
> http://home.earthlink.net/~pmcclosky/
> 
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