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Today's Topics:
1. Friday Matching Funds Challenge (Andrew Glasbrenner)
2. Re: Modern Equipment Matrix (John Geiger)
3. Re: Modern Equipment Matrix (Mike Sprenger)
4. Re: Modern Equipment Matrix (w4upd)
5. Re: Modern Equipment Matrix (John Geiger)
6. Re: Modern Equipment Matrix (John Geiger)
7. MacDoppler gets better every day! (Stefan Wagener)
8. Re: Modern Equipment Matrix (Jim Jerzycke)
9. Overcoming desense on FO-29 (Jim Barbre)
10. Re: Overcoming desense on FO-29 (Andrew Glasbrenner)
11. Re: Modern Equipment Matrix (Stefan Wagener)
12. Re: Modern Equipment Matrix (Mike Sprenger)
13. Re: Modern Equipment Matrix (Greg D)
14. Modern Equipment Matrix (Clint Bradford)
15. Re: Modern Equipment Matrix (Jim Jerzycke)
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2015 14:47:45 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
From: Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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Friday Challenge! Next $1200 for Fox-1C via
https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/6pz92/ab/561Zd gets matched 100% by an
anonymous donor! Make it count 2X!
73, Drew KO4MA
AMSAT VP Operations
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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2015 14:33:19 -0500
From: John Geiger <af5cc@xxxxxxx.xxx>
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Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Modern Equipment Matrix
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I will second the suggestion of the Kenwood TM-V7A. I had one for a while
and it did well on the satellites, a very sensitive receiver. Another one
which is good for the Mode J satellites is the Kenwood TM-251A. It is a 2m
transceiver with UHF receive. Has one of the most sensitive receivers on
UHF ever tested in the QST product reviews. Heard the FM satellites very
well.
73 John AF5CC
On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 12:30 PM, Alan <wa4sca@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> Another mobile FM rig to look for is the TM-V7A. They are full duplex,
> and work well for FM ops. They did have a problem with the display, which
> began to fail within a couple of years. If you see one and the display is
> legible, it has almost certainly been repaired by Kenwood.
>
> 73s,
>
> Alan
> WA4SCA
>
>
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2015 15:54:27 -0400
From: Mike Sprenger <mikesprenger@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Jeff Davis <stuckbit@xxxxx.xxx>, "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Modern Equipment Matrix
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Go to rigpix.com and look for SSB capable radios...find more detail on
originally available options a www.universal-radio.com even for the old
stuff...it's out there.
Here's some ideas. Some are old, but if you know what to watch for, you can
score a good deal.
Out of production but can be found to work Sats with.
Look in SatPC32 for models in the Radio Setup to see what's supported...if
doing PC control...
Icom IC-910H
Yaesu FT-847
Icom IC-820/821
Yaesu FT-736R (watch for the correct band modules) (maybe can be PC
controlled via CAT)
Icom-970H. You can put a 1.2 and 2.4ghz module in this one. Very rare.
Yaesu FT-726R (watch for the correct band modules and the satellite module)
There is even a 10/15m module for mode A or mode K etc...very rare...
Kenwood TS-790
Mono Band Rigs:
Kenwood TM-255 2 meter
Kenwood TM-455 70cm
Yaesu FT-290R2 2 meter There is a bolt on 25w amp for the back of this one
Yaesu FT-790R2 70cm. There is a bolt on amp 25w for the back of this one
Kenwood TR-751 2m 25 watt all mode
Kenwood TR-851 70cm 25watt all mode
Icom IC-211 2m all mode 10 watts.... I had one very inexpensive (old but
works)
Icom IC-451E 70cm all mode 10 watts
Icom IC 251/271/275 2m base all mode
Icom IC 451/471/475 70cm base all mode ...there's a tuning module to connect
some of these 2m/70cm rigs together.
Thanks,
Mike
W4UOO
> On Mar 19, 2015, at 12:34 PM, Jeff Davis <stuckbit@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>
> Has anyone assembled a reasonably modern (currently available) table of
> equipment suitable for sat work?
>
> Dual-band, full-duplex - handhelds, mobiles, base equipment.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Jeff, KE9V
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2015 16:02:25 -0400
From: w4upd <updwrb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Modern Equipment Matrix
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Also, don't forget the old Kenwood TS711/811 2 mtr/70 cm 25 watts
respectively. With the IC-10 and IF-232 (which can be homebrewed) work
well under computer control. They also worked well under the old TAPR
TRAKBOX.
Reid, W4UPD
On 3/20/2015 3:54 PM, Mike Sprenger wrote:
> Go to rigpix.com and look for SSB capable radios...find more detail on
originally available options a www.universal-radio.com even for the old
stuff...it's out there.
>
> Here's some ideas. Some are old, but if you know what to watch for, you
can score a good deal.
>
> Out of production but can be found to work Sats with.
>
> Look in SatPC32 for models in the Radio Setup to see what's supported...if
doing PC control...
>
> Icom IC-910H
> Yaesu FT-847
> Icom IC-820/821
> Yaesu FT-736R (watch for the correct band modules) (maybe can be PC
controlled via CAT)
> Icom-970H. You can put a 1.2 and 2.4ghz module in this one. Very rare.
> Yaesu FT-726R (watch for the correct band modules and the satellite module)
> There is even a 10/15m module for mode A or mode K etc...very
rare...
> Kenwood TS-790
>
> Mono Band Rigs:
> Kenwood TM-255 2 meter
> Kenwood TM-455 70cm
> Yaesu FT-290R2 2 meter There is a bolt on 25w amp for the back of this one
> Yaesu FT-790R2 70cm. There is a bolt on amp 25w for the back of this one
> Kenwood TR-751 2m 25 watt all mode
> Kenwood TR-851 70cm 25watt all mode
> Icom IC-211 2m all mode 10 watts.... I had one very inexpensive (old but
works)
> Icom IC-451E 70cm all mode 10 watts
> Icom IC 251/271/275 2m base all mode
> Icom IC 451/471/475 70cm base all mode ...there's a tuning module to
connect some of these 2m/70cm rigs together.
>
>
> Thanks,
> Mike
> W4UOO
>
>> On Mar 19, 2015, at 12:34 PM, Jeff Davis <stuckbit@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>>
>> Has anyone assembled a reasonably modern (currently available) table of
>> equipment suitable for sat work?
>>
>> Dual-band, full-duplex - handhelds, mobiles, base equipment.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Jeff, KE9V
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2015 15:02:37 -0500
From: John Geiger <af5cc@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: Mike Sprenger <mikesprenger@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Modern Equipment Matrix
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The FT736R came with 2m and 70cm as standard, so it is good to go for Mode
B and Mode J satellites. The FT726 had 2m as standard, it had 2 different
UHF modules, one for 430-440MHZ (for the satellite and weak signal part)
and a 440-450MHZ for the US FM portion of the band. Also, it wouldn't do
full duplex without a satellite board installed, which was an option.
Kenwood had the TS780 which was a dualband 2m/70cm SSB/CW/FM rig. I don't
know if it supported full duplex or not, I kind of think it didn't.
For monoband SSB/CW rigs there are also:
2m: Icom 245 with SSB adaptor, Icom 260, Icom 202S, Kenwood TR9000, Kenwood
TR9130, Kenwood TS700, Yaesu FT480, Yaesu FT221, Yaesu FT225, Yaesu
FT290RI, and Santec LS202A-an all mode HT with thumbwheel frequency
selection
70cm: Icom 402, Kenwood TR9500, Yaesu FT780, FT790R1
Yaesu had the FT767 which was an HF rig which you could add a 2m and/or UHF
module to.
73 John AF5CC
On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 2:54 PM, Mike Sprenger <mikesprenger@xxxxx.xxx>
wrote:
> Go to rigpix.com and look for SSB capable radios...find more detail on
> originally available options a www.universal-radio.com even for the old
> stuff...it's out there.
>
> Here's some ideas. Some are old, but if you know what to watch for, you
> can score a good deal.
>
> Out of production but can be found to work Sats with.
>
> Look in SatPC32 for models in the Radio Setup to see what's supported...if
> doing PC control...
>
> Icom IC-910H
> Yaesu FT-847
> Icom IC-820/821
> Yaesu FT-736R (watch for the correct band modules) (maybe can be PC
> controlled via CAT)
> Icom-970H. You can put a 1.2 and 2.4ghz module in this one. Very rare.
> Yaesu FT-726R (watch for the correct band modules and the satellite module)
> There is even a 10/15m module for mode A or mode K etc...very
> rare...
> Kenwood TS-790
>
> Mono Band Rigs:
> Kenwood TM-255 2 meter
> Kenwood TM-455 70cm
> Yaesu FT-290R2 2 meter There is a bolt on 25w amp for the back of this one
> Yaesu FT-790R2 70cm. There is a bolt on amp 25w for the back of this one
> Kenwood TR-751 2m 25 watt all mode
> Kenwood TR-851 70cm 25watt all mode
> Icom IC-211 2m all mode 10 watts.... I had one very inexpensive (old but
> works)
> Icom IC-451E 70cm all mode 10 watts
> Icom IC 251/271/275 2m base all mode
> Icom IC 451/471/475 70cm base all mode ...there's a tuning module to
> connect some of these 2m/70cm rigs together.
>
>
> Thanks,
> Mike
> W4UOO
>
> > On Mar 19, 2015, at 12:34 PM, Jeff Davis <stuckbit@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> >
> > Has anyone assembled a reasonably modern (currently available) table of
> > equipment suitable for sat work?
> >
> > Dual-band, full-duplex - handhelds, mobiles, base equipment.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Jeff, KE9V
> > _______________________________________________
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> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2015 15:44:54 -0500
From: John Geiger <af5cc@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: w4upd <updwrb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Modern Equipment Matrix
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I had forgotten those. They both had built in power supplies also. Too bad
Kenwood didn't make a TS611 for 6m use. They did make a TR9300 which was a
6m version of the TR9130/9500, but never marketed it in the US. THose are
very rare to find but do show up from time to time.
73 John AF5CC
On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 3:02 PM, w4upd <updwrb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> Also, don't forget the old Kenwood TS711/811 2 mtr/70 cm 25 watts
> respectively. With the IC-10 and IF-232 (which can be homebrewed) work well
> under computer control. They also worked well under the old TAPR TRAKBOX.
>
> Reid, W4UPD
>
>
> On 3/20/2015 3:54 PM, Mike Sprenger wrote:
>
>> Go to rigpix.com and look for SSB capable radios...find more detail on
>> originally available options a www.universal-radio.com even for the old
>> stuff...it's out there.
>>
>> Here's some ideas. Some are old, but if you know what to watch for, you
>> can score a good deal.
>>
>> Out of production but can be found to work Sats with.
>>
>> Look in SatPC32 for models in the Radio Setup to see what's
>> supported...if doing PC control...
>>
>> Icom IC-910H
>> Yaesu FT-847
>> Icom IC-820/821
>> Yaesu FT-736R (watch for the correct band modules) (maybe can be PC
>> controlled via CAT)
>> Icom-970H. You can put a 1.2 and 2.4ghz module in this one. Very rare.
>> Yaesu FT-726R (watch for the correct band modules and the satellite
>> module)
>> There is even a 10/15m module for mode A or mode K etc...very
>> rare...
>> Kenwood TS-790
>>
>> Mono Band Rigs:
>> Kenwood TM-255 2 meter
>> Kenwood TM-455 70cm
>> Yaesu FT-290R2 2 meter There is a bolt on 25w amp for the back of this one
>> Yaesu FT-790R2 70cm. There is a bolt on amp 25w for the back of this one
>> Kenwood TR-751 2m 25 watt all mode
>> Kenwood TR-851 70cm 25watt all mode
>> Icom IC-211 2m all mode 10 watts.... I had one very inexpensive (old but
>> works)
>> Icom IC-451E 70cm all mode 10 watts
>> Icom IC 251/271/275 2m base all mode
>> Icom IC 451/471/475 70cm base all mode ...there's a tuning module to
>> connect some of these 2m/70cm rigs together.
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Mike
>> W4UOO
>>
>> On Mar 19, 2015, at 12:34 PM, Jeff Davis <stuckbit@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>>>
>>> Has anyone assembled a reasonably modern (currently available) table of
>>> equipment suitable for sat work?
>>>
>>> Dual-band, full-duplex - handhelds, mobiles, base equipment.
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>> Jeff, KE9V
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
>>> Opinions expressed
>>> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
>>> AMSAT-NA.
>>> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
>>> program!
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>>>
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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2015 17:34:23 -0500
From: Stefan Wagener <wageners@xxxxx.xxx>
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] MacDoppler gets better every day!
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Hi folks,
Don Agro, VE3VRW has been very busy updating MacDoppler and incorporating
new features and customer requests. For example, the manual flip option for
180 degrees elevation rotors is a beautiful enhancement and let's you go
beyond the limits of other software (limited to north or south switch). If
you have a Mac and like to use it for your rotor and radio, check it out.
It is truly a great piece of software (available at a discount at the AMSAT
store) with great customer support.
....and NO, I don't get paid for writing this... and Yes, I really like it
and have completely switched over my computer control to MacDoppler.
73, Stefan, VE4NSA
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Message: 8
Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2015 22:35:20 +0000
From: Jim Jerzycke <kq6ea@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Modern Equipment Matrix
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Just curious here, but since the FT-726 does NOT have any kind of PC
interface, how can SatPC32 control it?
Does it use one of the "mic click" circuits and the UP/DOWN buttons on
the microphone?
73, Jim KQ6EA
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Message: 9
Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2015 16:50:48 -0700
From: Jim Barbre <jbarbre@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Overcoming desense on FO-29
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Is the use of a downconverter effective in overcoming desense on the
FO-29 70 cm downlink? The downconverter would convert 435 to 10 MHz.
Receiver is an SDR. (I have different ones for HF and for VHF.)
Also, what is the minimum recommended distance between linearly
polarized 2 m and 70 cm antennas on the same crossboom? Does it help
with desense if one is mounted horizontally and the other vertically?
Thanks.
Jim Barbre
KB7YSY
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Message: 10
Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2015 19:53:52 -0400
From: Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: Jim Barbre <jbarbre@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: "AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxxx <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Overcoming desense on FO-29
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This is a great solution, along with turning the power down:
http://ww2.amsat.org/?page_id=2136
73, Drew KO4MA
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> On Mar 20, 2015, at 7:50 PM, Jim Barbre <jbarbre@xxxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>
> Is the use of a downconverter effective in overcoming desense on the FO-29
70 cm downlink? The downconverter would convert 435 to 10 MHz. Receiver is
an SDR. (I have different ones for HF and for VHF.)
> Also, what is the minimum recommended distance between linearly polarized
2 m and 70 cm antennas on the same crossboom? Does it help with desense if
one is mounted horizontally and the other vertically?
>
> Thanks.
> Jim Barbre
> KB7YSY
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Message: 11
Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2015 19:52:32 -0500
From: Stefan Wagener <wageners@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Jim Jerzycke <kq6ea@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Modern Equipment Matrix
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It can't and is not listed as a supported radio. In addition, most of the
radios mentioned before might do full duplex but not necessary full PC and
SatPc32 control. There is a reason why Erich has put a special file in
SatPC32 that "hints" to radio support and issues. Worthwhile reviewing that
before you make any decisions.
My 2 cents,
Stefan, VE4NSA
On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 5:35 PM, Jim Jerzycke <kq6ea@xxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> Just curious here, but since the FT-726 does NOT have any kind of PC
> interface, how can SatPC32 control it?
>
> Does it use one of the "mic click" circuits and the UP/DOWN buttons on the
> microphone?
>
> 73, Jim KQ6EA
>
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Message: 12
Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2015 20:57:59 -0400
From: Mike Sprenger <mikesprenger@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Jeff Davis <stuckbit@xxxxx.xxx>, "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Modern Equipment Matrix
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Just like some probably like having 2 or more hf rigs, I have second sat
rig, which can't be computer tuned...to keep my skills up.
It's an icom ic-211 and a kenwood TM-455. Was a kenwood tr-751 2m and a
TS-450 hf rig when the RS10-12-15 Sats were in service
Without computer it Drives much more clumsily, makes the successful contact
even sweeter.
BTW
Anyone besides me enjoying this trip down memories of gear used for
Sats....I am, thanks for that !
Probably a lot more than the original ask. Maybe I should apologize for
that...it's fun to me to imagine the various ways to work the birds.
Thanks,
Mike
W4UOO
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> On Mar 20, 2015, at 3:54 PM, Mike Sprenger <mikesprenger@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>
> Go to rigpix.com and look for SSB capable radios...find more detail on
originally available options a www.universal-radio.com even for the old
stuff...it's out there.
>
> Here's some ideas. Some are old, but if you know what to watch for, you
can score a good deal.
>
> Out of production but can be found to work Sats with.
>
> Look in SatPC32 for models in the Radio Setup to see what's supported...if
doing PC control...
>
> Icom IC-910H
> Yaesu FT-847
> Icom IC-820/821
> Yaesu FT-736R (watch for the correct band modules) (maybe can be PC
controlled via CAT)
> Icom-970H. You can put a 1.2 and 2.4ghz module in this one. Very rare.
> Yaesu FT-726R (watch for the correct band modules and the satellite module)
> There is even a 10/15m module for mode A or mode K etc...very
rare...
> Kenwood TS-790
>
> Mono Band Rigs:
> Kenwood TM-255 2 meter
> Kenwood TM-455 70cm
> Yaesu FT-290R2 2 meter There is a bolt on 25w amp for the back of this one
> Yaesu FT-790R2 70cm. There is a bolt on amp 25w for the back of this one
> Kenwood TR-751 2m 25 watt all mode
> Kenwood TR-851 70cm 25watt all mode
> Icom IC-211 2m all mode 10 watts.... I had one very inexpensive (old but
works)
> Icom IC-451E 70cm all mode 10 watts
> Icom IC 251/271/275 2m base all mode
> Icom IC 451/471/475 70cm base all mode ...there's a tuning module to
connect some of these 2m/70cm rigs together.
>
>
> Thanks,
> Mike
> W4UOO
>
>> On Mar 19, 2015, at 12:34 PM, Jeff Davis <stuckbit@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>>
>> Has anyone assembled a reasonably modern (currently available) table of
>> equipment suitable for sat work?
>>
>> Dual-band, full-duplex - handhelds, mobiles, base equipment.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Jeff, KE9V
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Message: 13
Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2015 20:53:22 -0700
From: Greg D <ko6th.greg@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Kevin M <n4ufo@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Modern Equipment Matrix
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Kevin M via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> If you can get the 800 Mhz band to appear then it's much more likely to do
full duplex on Mode V/U without desense from third harmonics
Hi Kevin,
I don't see the connection between 800mhz Rx and 3rd harmonic desense.
My guess (no hard evidence here) is that the ability to receive 800 mhz
was simply a programming change to the user interface, not allowing the
rig to go there. No changes to the RF chain, because that would be a
rather expensive change (manufacturing, certifications, etc). Without
RF changes, the rig's performance wouldn't be any difference with or
without the user interface change.
Is there evidence that they did something more than that?
Greg KO6TH
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Message: 14
Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2015 22:47:53 -0700
From: Clint Bradford <clintbradford@xxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx org" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Modern Equipment Matrix
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The original poster named the message, " Modern Equipment Matrix." Why are
we dredging up 20-year-old ancient rigs? (Grin)
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Message: 15
Date: Sat, 21 Mar 2015 06:02:17 +0000
From: Jim Jerzycke <kq6ea@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Modern Equipment Matrix
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Yes, I know it can't. I have one that was given to me and I'm trying to
decide what to do with it.
My question was caused by what I thought was a comment about it being
included in the SatPC32 rig list.
Since I run an FT-847, and I've never really looked at the supported
rigs, I was just curious if there was a work-around usinf the UP/DOWN
microphone buttons like I've seen for other rigs.
I'll crawl back into the wood work now......
Jim
On 03/21/2015 12:52 AM, Stefan Wagener wrote:
> It can't and is not listed as a supported radio. In addition, most of the
> radios mentioned before might do full duplex but not necessary full PC and
> SatPc32 control. There is a reason why Erich has put a special file in
> SatPC32 that "hints" to radio support and issues. Worthwhile reviewing that
> before you make any decisions.
>
> My 2 cents,
>
> Stefan, VE4NSA
>
> On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 5:35 PM, Jim Jerzycke <kq6ea@xxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>
>> Just curious here, but since the FT-726 does NOT have any kind of PC
>> interface, how can SatPC32 control it?
>>
>> Does it use one of the "mic click" circuits and the UP/DOWN buttons on the
>> microphone?
>>
>> 73, Jim KQ6EA
>>
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