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Today's Topics:
1. ISS Messages List (nader omer)
2. Re: Delfi-C3 / DO-64 status update January 30th 200910:00 UTC
(Alan P. Biddle)
3. crossed yagi antenna - wanted (Fer)
4. S band rx on ebay (w7lrd@xxxxxxx.xxxx
5. AO7 9A2SB (k3szh@xxxxxxx.xxxx
6. AGWPE serial Loopback Interface !! (nader omer)
7. Portable 70cm sat antenna (Doug Kuitula)
8. Optimum HT for FM satellite use? (Gordon Bousman)
9. Re: Optimum HT for FM satellite use? (Jim Leder)
10. Re: Optimum HT for FM satellite use? (Andrew Glasbrenner)
11. Re: Optimum HT for FM satellite use? (n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx
12. Re: Optimum HT for FM satellite use? (Andrew Koenig)
13. AO-51 SSTV (Allen Vinegar)
14. Re: Optimum HT for FM satellite use? (jeff kb2m)
15. Re: Optimum HT for FM satellite use? (n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx
16. Re: Optimum HT for FM satellite use?
(Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK))
17. Re: Optimum HT for FM satellite use? (Mark Lunday, WD4ELG)
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:30:33 -0800 (PST)
From: nader omer <st2nh@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS Messages List
To: amsat bb bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <680122.7367.qm@xxxxxxxx.xxxx.xxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
So nice to work the ISS from Africa
all the??pass is mine ;-)
With a very low power I posted a message to the BBS
and I regested all the on board messages list.
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The signal was 59 plus from ISS
Time 19:46 -19:56
QTH kk65gp
Software - UISS, AWGPE ,UISS SATGATE module.
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I had a record of posting a 9 messages? to ISS BBS on a single pass
and a record of download and reading 7 messages on?a single?pass
http://www.issfanclub.com/node/4485????( you see here very quite) :-)
I hope I well break this record soon from Africa.
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59??? 24??????? 09-Mar/0416 ST2NH >ALL?????????? hi
58??? 65??????? 08-Mar/2323 DL6SDA>ALL?????????? Regards
57??? 28????????????? /0013 E20YJC>ALL?????????? nice to see you again iss 73
55??? 240???????????? /0753 N4ERO >ALL?????????? Hello
54??? 37??????? 06-Mar/1356 CE3QC >ALL?????????? Hello from Chile
53??? 18??????? 06-Mar/1354 CE3QC >ALL?????????? ALL
52??? 144???????????? /0154 PD0RKC>ALL?????????? http://iss.ontwikkel.nl
51??? 164???????????? /1219 SP9TTX>ALL?????????? Merry XMAS
50??? 76????????????? /0349 LW5DGM>ALL?????????? Saludo
41??? 53????? $?????? /1735 PY3RAA>ALL?????????? FELIZ NATAL A TODOS
39??? 413???????????? /1416 LW6DC >ALL?????????? **MERRY XMAS**
38??? 58????????????? /1109 LW5DGM>ALL?????????? Saludo
37??? 120???????????? /1640 VK2MAL>ALL?????????? Happy Xmas from VK2MAL
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21??? 85???? B$?????? /2150 IK0XIH>ALL?????????? greetings
19??? 58????????????? /1940 EA7AHA>ALL?????????? 73 de EA7AHA
16??? 108???????????? /0341 W3ADO >ALL?????????? HI from Naval Academy
11??? 79???? B$?????? /1656 UA9UIZ>ALL?????????? Hello All
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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:04:29 -0600
From: "Alan P. Biddle" <APBIDDLE@xxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Delfi-C3 / DO-64 status update January 30th
200910:00 UTC
To: "'Dave Aitch'" <dave@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: 'AMSAT-BB' <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <0DB58E412BDF465BBB65EA688DF32C5B@xxxxxx>
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David,
Nothing heard on the first US pass today, and only a few minutes on the
second pass. So as Wouter said, be are back to the "catch it if you can
mode."
Alan
WA4SCA
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:39:11 -0800 (PST)
From: Fer <mhz4464@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] crossed yagi antenna - wanted
To: AMSAT <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <986137.24248.qm@xxxxxxxx.xxxx.xxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
A good friend of mine is starting satellite activities and he is looking for a
VHF and UHF crossed yagi antenna with:
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1) circular right and circular left polarization, selectable by relay
2) no more than 4.5 meter boom lenght (obstacle)
3) available in Europe
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Strange to say but seems difficult to find?nowadays antenna like KLM 2M-14c.
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Anybody can tell us, out of list, a store in Europe where we can?buy such
antenna?
?
thanks
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73, Fer ?IW1DTU
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 23:12:51 +0000
From: w7lrd@xxxxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] S band rx on ebay
To: AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx (AMSAT-BB)
Message-ID:
<013020092312.26061.49838973000DCB30000065CD22165258560B9D04C999@xxxxxxx
.xxx>
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Hello
I am cleaning up the ham shack, and trying to raise a few bucks for a hamfest
in March so I can get more goodies. That's a real oxymoron!
http://shop.ebay.com/items/?_nkw=s+band+satellites&_sacat=0&_fromfsb=&_trksid=
m270.l1313&_odkw=s+band&_osacat=0
73 Bob W7LRD
AMSAT 28498
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"if this were easy, everyone would be doing it"
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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 01:52:57 GMT
From: "k3szh@xxxxxxx.xxxx <k3szh@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO7 9A2SB
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <20090130.175257.17936.0@xxxxxxxxx.xxx.xxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252
Congratulation Zlatko on your 1000 plus qsos on AO7 A&B. You are a popular and
a fine operator.
Tnx for the many short qsos we have together.
73
Joe
K3SZH
AMSAT 3788 since 1976
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Shop now and save $15 on Flowers and Gifts from FTD!
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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 03:57:52 -0800 (PST)
From: nader omer <st2nh@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AGWPE serial Loopback Interface !!
To: amsat bb bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <717357.89728.qm@xxxxxxxx.xxxx.xxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
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Hi All
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I found this information on SV2AGW's webside?? http://www.sv2agw.com.
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Serial LoopBack Interface
An Utility that creates a Virtual Serial Port for programs that have no native
support for Packet Engine, like Wisp. Author Tim Pearson, KB9VQF.
...................................................
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Dose any one try this software with wisp??
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thanks in advance
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Nader,st2nh
www.st2nh.com
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Message: 7
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 09:57:50 -0500
From: "Doug Kuitula" <ka8qcu@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Portable 70cm sat antenna
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <001201c983b4$4b679000$9acd64d0@xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
Hi all,
Take a look at page 41 of the February 2009 copy of QST. Juan EA4CYQ, and
Pedro EB4DKA, have an interesting design for a portable 70cm antenna for LEO
satellite work. It's called a "CJU" antenna. I'll let you read the article to
find out what it stands for.
It's basically the io half of an IOio antenna. Has anyone had any experience
with the IOio? For the homebrewers out there, it's worth taking a look at.
73 de Doug KA8QCU
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Message: 8
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 07:50:16 -0800
From: Gordon Bousman <nw7d.ham@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Optimum HT for FM satellite use?
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID:
<9acda2d0901310750u2e29aeb7o251550c571dac0ce@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
I'm getting started in satellite work and interested in purchasing a
suitable HT for portable satellite use using an Arrow antenna. Wondering
what is considered to be an optimum HT especially considering ease of
managing the Doppler shift during a pass. I understand that the HT must be
full duplex capable and thus rules out some models.
Thanks, Gordon, NW7D
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Message: 9
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 11:10:12 -0500
From: "Jim Leder" <k8cxm@xxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Optimum HT for FM satellite use?
To: "Amsat" <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <C4CF6154F549496BB9FD8DC4D853456E@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
reply-type=original
While it's nice to have an HT with full duplex, I don't think any new full
duplex model HTs are currently in production. The Icom IC-W32A is a very
popular older HT that does full duplex. Many are using them with great
success. I've been using a Kenwood TH-F6A with very good results. It does
not do full duplex and by programming in extra frequency pairs the Doppler
shift issue can be handled just fine. Full duplex is nice to have, but not
really necessary. You can do fine without it.
Jim Bob Buckeye
AKA
**** Jim Leder****
K8CXM since 1961
IBM retiree since 1999
There are 10 types of people in this world -- those who understand binary
and those who don't.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gordon Bousman" <nw7d.ham@xxxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2009 10:50 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Optimum HT for FM satellite use?
> I'm getting started in satellite work and interested in purchasing a
> suitable HT for portable satellite use using an Arrow antenna. Wondering
> what is considered to be an optimum HT especially considering ease of
> managing the Doppler shift during a pass. I understand that the HT must
> be
> full duplex capable and thus rules out some models.
>
> Thanks, Gordon, NW7D
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. Opinions expressed are those of the author.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
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Message: 10
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 11:37:34 -0500
From: "Andrew Glasbrenner" <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Optimum HT for FM satellite use?
To: "Gordon Bousman" <nw7d.ham@xxxxx.xxx>, <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <7982C5CD662A4652B73E5BFCF7C8A4B4@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
reply-type=original
Unfortunately there are no full duplex HTs left in production. If used is
OK, I can recommend the Kenwood D7, Yaesu FT-530 and 470, and Icom W32A. The
530 is my favorite for FM voice due to the subtune feature for the receiver.
As other have said it's not absolutely required to have full duplex, but it
is more conducive to being a polite operator, and making more contacts.
Consider getting something like the Kenwood F6A to use as the receiver and
all around non-satellite use, and then pick up a beater 2m HT for the
uplink. You could probably pay for the 2m rig with the money you'll save on
a Arrow diplexer!
73, Drew KO4MA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gordon Bousman" <nw7d.ham@xxxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2009 10:50 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Optimum HT for FM satellite use?
> I'm getting started in satellite work and interested in purchasing a
> suitable HT for portable satellite use using an Arrow antenna. Wondering
> what is considered to be an optimum HT especially considering ease of
> managing the Doppler shift during a pass. I understand that the HT must
> be
> full duplex capable and thus rules out some models.
>
> Thanks, Gordon, NW7D
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. Opinions expressed are those of the author.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Message: 11
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:43:26 +0000
From: n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Optimum HT for FM satellite use?
To: Gordon Bousman <nw7d.ham@xxxxx.xxx>, amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID:
<013120091643.18276.49847FAE0008C67F0000476422228869349B0A02D2089B9A019C
04040A0DBF049BCC02@xxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain
Gordon,
No current-production HT radios from any manufacturer offer full duplex.
Kenwood has discontinued the TH7-D, and Icom hasn't produced the IC-W32A for
some time. I bought one of the Icoms used last sumer at the Huntsville, Ala.,
hamfest, and it does well. That being said, I continue to prefer the HT I
started out with, which is a Yaesu VX-7R. Off list, I'll send you a PDF about
working the satellites with an HT that you may find helpful.
Also, unless you have already bought an Arrow or intend to homebrew a dual-
band yagi, you ought to check out the Elk 2m/440L5 log periodic. I prefer it
over the Arrow I started out with, although others disagree with my preference
(including K9CXM, who I see also has responded to your post).
I hope you come to enjoy working satellites with a handheld station as much as
I. It's the most fun I've ever had in ham radio.
73,
Tim - N3TL
Athens, Ga. - EM84ha
-------------- Original message from Gordon Bousman <nw7d.ham@xxxxx.xxx>: ----
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> I'm getting started in satellite work and interested in purchasing a
> suitable HT for portable satellite use using an Arrow antenna. Wondering
> what is considered to be an optimum HT especially considering ease of
> managing the Doppler shift during a pass. I understand that the HT must be
> full duplex capable and thus rules out some models.
>
> Thanks, Gordon, NW7D
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. Opinions expressed are those of the author.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Message: 12
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 10:46:53 -0600
From: Andrew Koenig <ke5gdb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Optimum HT for FM satellite use?
To: Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: Gordon Bousman <nw7d.ham@xxxxx.xxx>, amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID:
<2f52b89b0901310846w6c982291tb916bcc6d0f992e3@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
I've done satellite ops both ways, full duplex and "half duplex". For both
types of operations, I use the Yaesu FT-60R and it does the job flawlessly.
Depending on how crowded the pass is, I'll use one or both of them with my
arrow antenna.
Aside from being great for satellites, the FT-60R has survived nearly 4
years of (non-intentional) abuse from me. I've taken it backpacking with Boy
Scouts, used it a lot with PSE's and despite everything that it's been
though, it functions as if it just came off the production line. It's a very
solid radio.
You can get one new for around $185.
73 de KE5GDB
On Sat, Jan 31, 2009 at 10:37 AM, Andrew Glasbrenner <
glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> Unfortunately there are no full duplex HTs left in production. If used is
> OK, I can recommend the Kenwood D7, Yaesu FT-530 and 470, and Icom W32A.
> The
> 530 is my favorite for FM voice due to the subtune feature for the
> receiver.
>
> As other have said it's not absolutely required to have full duplex, but it
> is more conducive to being a polite operator, and making more contacts.
> Consider getting something like the Kenwood F6A to use as the receiver and
> all around non-satellite use, and then pick up a beater 2m HT for the
> uplink. You could probably pay for the 2m rig with the money you'll save on
> a Arrow diplexer!
>
> 73, Drew KO4MA
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gordon Bousman" <nw7d.ham@xxxxx.xxx>
> To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
> Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2009 10:50 AM
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Optimum HT for FM satellite use?
>
>
> > I'm getting started in satellite work and interested in purchasing a
> > suitable HT for portable satellite use using an Arrow antenna. Wondering
> > what is considered to be an optimum HT especially considering ease of
> > managing the Doppler shift during a pass. I understand that the HT must
> > be
> > full duplex capable and thus rules out some models.
> >
> > Thanks, Gordon, NW7D
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. Opinions expressed are those of the author.
> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> program!
> > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. Opinions expressed are those of the author.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>
--
Andrew Koenig
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Message: 13
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 12:12:43 -0500
From: "Allen Vinegar" <tokens@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 SSTV
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <0008A476045D4D1BB75CCD075ACADC4D@xxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
If anyone copied my transmission last night I would greatly appreciate
receiving a copy of the picture. Thank you very much.
73,
Al W8KHP
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Message: 14
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 13:09:02 -0500
From: "jeff kb2m" <kb2m@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Optimum HT for FM satellite use?
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <84FC385C8D4B44CB8EC97981D9D5220B@xxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
reply-type=original
I think the new Yaesu VX8r is full duplex. I recently purchased one, but
haven't had a chance to get on the FM voice sats with it yet, to see how
well it works. It does run APRS well with it's add-on GPS, I did get it to
digi via ISS. I can't wait for it to get warm, so I can do some more stuff
outside!
73 Jeff kb2m
>> > I'm getting started in satellite work and interested in purchasing a
>> > suitable HT for portable satellite use using an Arrow antenna.
>> > Wondering
>> > what is considered to be an optimum HT especially considering ease of
>> > managing the Doppler shift during a pass. I understand that the HT
>> > must
>> > be
>> > full duplex capable and thus rules out some models.
>> >
>> > Thanks, Gordon, NW7D
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Message: 15
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:24:14 +0000
From: n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Optimum HT for FM satellite use?
To: "jeff kb2m" <kb2m@xxxxxxx.xxx>, <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID:
<013120091824.15707.4984974D000BB9AB00003D5B22228869349B0A02D2089B9A019C
04040A0DBF049BCC02@xxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain
Jeff and all,
I wish the VX-8R was full-duplex-capable, but it is not - that information
coming directly from Yaesu. It appears to me very similar to my VX-7R with the
following major advantages (at least, to me they are advantages):
1 - Higher transmit power on 220. The VX-7R maximum output on 220 is 300 mW.
2 - The ability to provide GPS. This is a great feature for those of us who
enjoy making griDXpeditions.
3 - The earphone jack. I wish the VX-7R had a separate earphone jack.
What I REALLY wish is that Yaesu and all the other manufacturers would return
at least one model to market - per brand - that was full-duplex-capable.
73 to all,
Tim - N3TL
Athens, Ga. -EM84ha
-------------- Original message from "jeff kb2m" <kb2m@xxxxxxx.xxx>: ---------
-----
> I think the new Yaesu VX8r is full duplex. I recently purchased one, but
> haven't had a chance to get on the FM voice sats with it yet, to see how
> well it works. It does run APRS well with it's add-on GPS, I did get it to
> digi via ISS. I can't wait for it to get warm, so I can do some more stuff
> outside!
>
> 73 Jeff kb2m
>
>
> >> > I'm getting started in satellite work and interested in purchasing a
> >> > suitable HT for portable satellite use using an Arrow antenna.
> >> > Wondering
> >> > what is considered to be an optimum HT especially considering ease of
> >> > managing the Doppler shift during a pass. I understand that the HT
> >> > must
> >> > be
> >> > full duplex capable and thus rules out some models.
> >> >
> >> > Thanks, Gordon, NW7D
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. Opinions expressed are those of the author.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Message: 16
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 11:55:50 -0700
From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" <amsat-bb@xxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Optimum HT for FM satellite use?
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID:
<2e18ad3e0901311055p7714c58ek6cc8877788de9905@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
> I think the new Yaesu VX8r is full duplex. I recently purchased one, but
> haven't had a chance to get on the FM voice sats with it yet, to see how
> well it works. It does run APRS well with it's add-on GPS, I did get it to
> digi via ISS. I can't wait for it to get warm, so I can do some more stuff
> outside!
Unfortunately, the VX-8R is not cross-band full-duplex capable. I tried that
in the HRO store when it finally showed up. You'll have to deal with memory
channels or the two VFOs in half-duplex mode to work the FM satellites with
it. The APRS capability, with or without the GPS, is a nice addition to the
VX-8R. Having more TNC functionality like the TH-D7 would have been
nice, but that looks like a nice radio with what's in it and the options. It
could be really nice to have something for APRS on some of my road
trips, with the radio (including GPS) and an antenna on my vehicle. Less
gear to deal with - and power - when on the road.
73!
Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
http://www.wd9ewk.net/
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Message: 17
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:25:30 -0500
From: "Mark Lunday, WD4ELG" <mlunday@xx.xx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Optimum HT for FM satellite use?
To: "'jeff kb2m'" <kb2m@xxxxxxx.xxx>, <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <000c01c983d9$ae58b200$0b0a1600$@xx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
I have been successful with the VX6, no need for Doppler or full deuplex,
just program in the channels for every 5 khz on the receive, in the range of
+/- 1- kHz, and tune manually during the pass. Manual solution, works well
without the need for detailed Doppler. Besides, on the FM repeater birds
there is some FM "capture effect" which is to your advantage...no need to be
spot on for the receive freq
Mark Lunday
WD4ELG
wd4elg@xxxx.xxx
http://wd4elg.net
-----Original Message-----
From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
Behalf Of jeff kb2m
Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2009 1:09 PM
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Optimum HT for FM satellite use?
I think the new Yaesu VX8r is full duplex. I recently purchased one, but
haven't had a chance to get on the FM voice sats with it yet, to see how
well it works. It does run APRS well with it's add-on GPS, I did get it to
digi via ISS. I can't wait for it to get warm, so I can do some more stuff
outside!
73 Jeff kb2m
>> > I'm getting started in satellite work and interested in purchasing a
>> > suitable HT for portable satellite use using an Arrow antenna.
>> > Wondering
>> > what is considered to be an optimum HT especially considering ease of
>> > managing the Doppler shift during a pass. I understand that the HT
>> > must
>> > be
>> > full duplex capable and thus rules out some models.
>> >
>> > Thanks, Gordon, NW7D
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