[amsat-bb] Operating Question

[Greg D]

The VX + BC should work, but be sure to have a good (and separate!)
antenna on the scanner.  Try to listen to a pass with the scanner to see
how it performs first.

My first Oscar contacts on RS-10 used a Radio Shack shortwave receiver
for its 10 meter downlink.

Greg  KO6TH


Chris Pohlad-Thomas wrote:
> To this point I have only ever listened to the satellites using the
> RemoteHams station and the long wire that's in place there. I am hoping
> soon to pick up an Arrow so I can start not only listening but interacting
> as well.
>
> I wanted to ask about a setup I am thinking of to see if everyone thinks it
> would work.
>
> I have a VX-7R right now that I plan to use for TX connected into the
> Arrow. I know it's not full duplex, but I was thinking about using my
> BC246T scanner for the RX side with some headphones plugged in. Does this
> seem like a viable option?
>