[amsat-bb] All-Mode Satellite Transceiver Choices?

[Andrew Glasbrenner]

Icom dropped a feature that had been standard on their satellite rigs for 30 years. It’s absence precludes using Falconsat-3 and other 9600 baud digital satellites. They have been mostly non-responsive about adding it to the firmware.

Not a big deal if you don’t use digital, but certainly frustrating if you did.

73, Drew KO4MA

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> On Oct 23, 2020, at 8:33 PM, Gerald Witalec via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
>  Can anyone tell me why is everyone so hyped up about 9600 baud. 
> Just asking and not to criticize anyone.
> Jerry...W8RQM
> 
>    On Friday, October 23, 2020, 12:31:50 AM EDT, Tony via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:  
> 
> All:
> 
> I'm in the market for a new all-mode satellite transceiver and it seems 
> the ICOM 9700 is the only game in town. Nice rig, but it doesn't have 
> 9600 baud capabilities which is what I'm looking for.
> 
> The TS-2000 was discontinued and there's no indication that it will be 
> replaced any time soon. If anyone knows otherwise, please let me know.
> 
> A used ICOM 910H might be the way to go, but one can get burned buying 
> second-hand gear. I'm not familiar with the rigs reliability so maybe 
> someone who owns one can elaborate.
> 
> It appears to be a good performer overall -- not sure about it's 9600 
> baud capabilities.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> 73, Tony
> 
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