[amsat-bb] SATpc32 and IC-9700 operational question

[Michael Walker]

Question on operational methods as I am a new to Linear Satellite QSO's.

I have an IC-9700 with a tracking antenna using SATpc32.  All work just
fine.

As soon as I am able to access the bird, I 'net' my frequency so I can hear
myself naturally by tuning in the SATpc32 CAT menu as outlined in the
manual.

I have made a number of qso's and some it is clear they are SATpc32 to
adjust both the the both VFO's so that the frequency at the satellite
remains the same.

However, in other QSO's I have let SATpc32 do its thing, adjusting the
VFO's while using the RIT of the radio to chase the other station.  That
results in our QSO taking up more and more of the bird's bandwidth.

My ask to the seasoned group here is am I doing it the right way or is
there different schools of thought on this?  It seems like you'd want both
parties on the same frequency at the satellite at the same time.

Thanks in advance and I appreciate any Elmering

Mike va3mw