[amsat-bb] Antenna and Doppler Question

[Greg D]

jim at k6ccc.org wrote:
> Personally I never used computerized frequency control - mainly as a limitation of my Yaesu FT-736 which only has one way CAT control.  I found it to be an absolute pain in the backsides to attempt to dial around looking for conversations from the computer
Yeah, I agree.  CAT is wonderful for the FM birds, but of marginal use
for SSB/CW if you can't grab the knob.

What I often do is use the computer to help me find myself in the
passband, then turn off CAT and go manual.  The computer gets me close,
then it's usually a slight twist of the Tx or Rx (whichever is the
higher band) to fine tune.  Flip to REVerse tracking (or NORmal if
non-inverting transponder) and go hunting for a QSO to join.

Greg  KO6TH