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

[Alan]

Jerry,

Saying 9600 baud is really shorthand for having a flat response from 0-8 kHz
or so, which is the requirement for 9600 baud packet.  However, there are
other modes which require the same wide response.  Non-SSTV picture
downlinks such as used by AO-92, some telemetry, commands, etc.  Also, some
of us use rigs for things besides satellite.  The 9600 baud packet is used
on some Winlink nodes, and the FM version of VARA is rapidly growing in use
for EMCOMM.  There are always options such as an older rig, an HT for
FalconSat-3, or one of the many dongles for RX.  However having that full
capability in your primary rig, standard for literally decades in satellite
capable Icoms, the TS-2000, and the FT-847, really simplifies things.
Whether the lack of that is irrelevant, or a deal killer, depends on your
own interests.

73,

Alan
WA4SCA


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<Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] All-Mode Satellite Transceiver Choices?.  
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< Can anyone tell me why is everyone so hyped up about 9600 baud.
<Just asking and not to criticize anyone.
<Jerry...W8RQM
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<    On Friday, October 23, 2020, 12:31:50 AM EDT, Tony via AMSAT-BB <amsat-
<bb at amsat.org> wrote:
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< 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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