[amsat-bb] portable ops

[Robert Bruninga]

I'm not following the thread, but are you using the THD74 in SSB receive
mode on the linear sats?

Neat
Bob, WB4APR

On Sat, Aug 4, 2018 at 7:32 PM, Ryan Noguchi via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

>  Seems like most portable ops are using a second FT-817 to receive for
> operating the linear sats. I started out with a Kenwood TH-F6A, which I
> found marginal for this purpose. Then one of my Elecraft KX3s got the 2m
> transverter module and got used for only a month before being replaced by a
> Kenwood TH-D74A just after Field Day. The TH-D74A has been working out very
> well for me so far. From a portability perspective, I think the TH-D74A is
> tough to beat, especially since it's also usable for packet satellite QSOs
> and has a very convenient integrated audio recorder. I find I get quite a
> bit of desense on FO-29 with my pedenstrian-portable setup using the Elk
> antenna, but not with the Arrow II, nor with any of the Mode B birds.
>
> I know some have been using SDRs with tablets or notebook computers, but I
> think that approach will generally be heavier and less conveniently
> portable than a single TH-D74A. That may not be important if you don't
> operate pedestrian-portable, as I do. The SDR approach offers the advantage
> of providing a panadapter capability, which was one of the two reasons I
> wanted to use the KX3 (and PX3 panadapter) as a receiver. (The other was to
> provide a much more sensitive receiver than the TH-F6A it replaced,
> although the TH-D74A is a close second.)  Unfortunately, having the PX3
> connected resulted in total desense of the KX3. Also, the KX3 was quite
> heavy and awkward to mount for pedestrian-portable use, compared to the
> TH-D74A.
>
> Around the same time, I also replaced the FT-857D with a FT-818ND, which
> has been also working out well. The only down side has been losing the
> ability to crank the power up to 11 (watts) to get into AO-85 more
> reliably.
>
> 73, Ryan AI6DO
>
>
>     On Saturday, August 4, 2018, 11:52:48 AM PDT, James Brown <
> jimki6wj at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
>   Need to get active again on sats. Was last using  a single ft-817 for
> portable ops  both  fm  and ssb.Could use input on the latest trends such
> as a sdr for receive or back to a second ft-817.Also thinking of trying
> raspberry Pi over laptop. What would be best portable set up.
> Jim KI6WJ
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