[amsat-bb] RF power required for linear satellites?

[Peter Goodhall (2M0SQL)]

5w is plenty!

73

Peter, 2M0SQL


On Wed, 20 Jun 2018, 23:50 Ken M, <va7kbm at outlook.com> wrote:

> Hello AMSATers,
>
> I’m wondering if 5 watts is generally sufficient RF output to work the
> common linear satellites using a handheld satellite antenna (Arrow or Elk)?
>
> For example, would an FT-817ND (or the new FT-818) suffice for the uplink
> radio, or would you need an amplifier with those 5 (6) watt radios, or just
> a more powerful radio such as the FT-857D?
>
> Thanks & 73,
> Ken  VA7KBM
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