[amsat-bb] New Handheld for SO-50

Sun Jul 28 02:22:41 UTC 2019

I checked the website and brochure, it doesn't mention cross band repeat or duplex.

   Ron VE8RT

On Sat, 27 Jul 2019 17:59:56 -0700
Stephen Nelson via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Icom IC-92AD?
> 
> -Stephen N.
> 
> On Sat, Jul 27, 2019 at 5:46 PM Robert Bankston via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> > Unfortunately, the Kenwood TH-D74 is not full duplex, so you will need to
> > use a second radio to be able to hear your downlink.
> > 73,
> > Robert Bankston, KE4AL
> > Twitter:  @KE4ALabamaWebsite:  KE4AL.wordpress.com
> >
> >     On Saturday, July 27, 2019, 07:34:45 PM CDT, STeve Andre' via AMSAT-BB
> > <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> >
> >
> > What about the kenwood th-d74?
> >
> >
> > On Jul 27, 2019, 12:16, at 12:16, Robert Bankston via AMSAT-BB <
> > amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> > >Ron,
> > >There are only 6 SO-50 capable HT options that I am aware: (May be
> > >more, but these are commonly available)
> > >1)  Kenwood TH-D72 (still in production, so new or used markets)2)
> > >Kenwood TH-D7 (out of production)3) Yaesu FT-530 (out of production)4)
> > >Icom IC-Z1A (out of production)5)  Icom IC-W2A (out of production)6)
> > >Icom IC-W32 (earlier model with 5-digit SN) (out of production)
> > >I have personally used the TH-D72, FT-530, and IC-Z1A on SO-50.
> > >Would recommend TH-D72, if you can budget allows.  Otherwise Yaesu
> > >FT-530.  I picked up a FT-530 at a hamfest last year for $25 and had to
> > >spend another $30 for a new battery.
> > >73,
> > >
> > >Robert Bankston, KE4AL
> > >Twitter:  @KE4ALabamaWebsite:  KE4AL.wordpress.com
> > >
> > >On Saturday, July 27, 2019, 10:59:17 AM CDT, Ron VE8RT via AMSAT-BB
> > ><amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Kees,
> > >
> > >  I'm looking for a single HT to send to VY0Yl to get her on the FM
> > >satellites (single radio, basic antenna system, simple [smart phone
> > >app?
> > >] tracking software) before her summer is over.  What did you decide on
> > >for a radio, and / or do you have any recommendations?
> > >
> > >  Thanks,
> > >
> > >        Ron VE8RT DP22
> > >
> > >On Thu, 11 Jul 2019 14:06:31 -0500
> > >Kees van Oosbree via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> > >
> > >> Hello,
> > >>
> > >> I've been working the birds for a while now, and I have been using
> > >only 2
> > >> Boafengs.  I've realized they desense VERY easily on SO-50 and even
> > >AO-91
> > >> and 92.  I have a band pass filter for the FOX sats, so I can hear my
> > >> downlink.  However, I still haven't figured out a way to get full
> > >duplex on
> > >> SO-50.  Are there any dual-band handhelds that can receive SO-50?
> > >>
> > >> 73 de KE0STO
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