[amsat-bb] New operator on uplink power

[Michael Walker]

I want to share something for those new operators.  Old farts can jump in
with 'I told you so!'  LOL

I know this has been stressed before, but I wanted to share an uplink power
experience.

I am using a 7 Element Quad on UHF.  There are times that I have to dial
down the UHF uplink power on the IC-9700 to 1% and even then I think that
is too much signal.  Case in point was this morning working CAS-4A.

For those IC-9700 operators, I highly suggest that you  keep the Multi-Knob
focussed on RF power and adjust as required.  This will of course limit
your ability to use the RIT since it is hard to use both at the same time.

It is unfortunate that I can't seem to use the waterfall on the IC-9700 to
also see the beacon in the panadapter.  It isn't a 'width' issue but a gain
issue.    I already have my REF set to +12db.

I'm always open to suggestions.

Mike va3mw