[amsat-bb] Returning to satellites and forgot lots

[Mark D. Johns]

SatPC32 will do your CAT control. It's built in, you just have to set it up.

The pre-amp power supply must have some means of sequencing with the
PTT of the radio. Check the instructions and the transceiver manual.

Looking forward to seeing you on the birds.
--
Mark D. Johns
KØJM / MØGZO / ex-9H3DJ / ex-KØMDJ
AMSAT Ambassador & News Service Editor
Brooklyn Park, MN USA   EN35hd
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On Thu, Oct 24, 2019 at 1:06 PM Gary Rogers via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
> I'm returning to satellite operations after being off the air (entire
> station disconnected) for over two decades and am looking to put my
> FT-736R back to use in the manner for which it was intended.?? However,
> while I'm OK with my 2M setup (rig to amp/pre-amp unit to Eggbeater) I'm
> less confident on 70cM, specifically how not to toast the mast mounted
> pre-amp. I know that I need to inject the voltage for the pre-amp using
> the little control box that came with the pre-amp (Mirage KP-2 series)
> but how do I ensure that the voltage drops when I transmit so the
> pre-amp is taken out-of-line??? Perhaps there is a FAQ or diagram for
> this out there somewhere?
>
> Also, what is being used for CAT control these days if I'm using SatPC32
> for tracking?
>
> I feel like such a newb!
>
> Thanks!?? -de Gary WA4YMZ
>
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