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Today's Topics:
1. Re: Yaesu FT-857D (Stefan Wagener)
2. Re: Yaesu FT-857D (Jim Barbre)
3. Re: Yaesu FT-857D (Daryl Young)
4. Re: Yaesu FT-857D (Stefan Wagener)
5. SDR's for satellite work, was: ===> Re: Yaesu FT-857D (Graham)
6. Re: Yaesu FT-857D (Richard Tejera)
7. Re: SDR's for satellite work, was: ===> Re: Yaesu FT-857D
(Clayton W5PFG)
8. Blue Origin's Booster Flies And Lands For Second Time (B J)
9. More On Blue Origin's Latest Flight (B J)
10. Re: Yaesu FT-857D (Franklyn A. Ballentine, Jr)
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 16:59:51 -0600
From: Stefan Wagener <wageners@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Graham <planophore@xxx.xx>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Yaesu FT-857D
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Hi Graham.
If you check online, the HackRF has been a huge disappointment as a
receiver for a number of reasons. The airspy is better but at the end it is
the FCD Pro+ that will outperform all of them especially with the narrow
SAW filters on 2m and 70cm. I had all three and tested them extensively for
satellite work. At the end I only kept the FCDplus+.
Hope this helps,
Stefan, VE4NSA
On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 4:33 PM, Graham <planophore@xxx.xx> wrote:
>
> very interesting discussion.
>
> Does anyone have any first hand experience using the Airspy SDR
> http://airspy.com/
>
> It is in the same price range as FCDP+ and a bit more than the SDRPlay.
>
> There are so many to choose from with prices all the over the place. I
> realize that you get what you pay for but sometimes that is not always
> obvious, for example the HackRF devices are considerably more the
> SDRPlay/FCDP+/Airspy but as someone commented, lacks front end filtering
> making them a poorer choice.
>
> So far I have been only dabbling with receiving the many satellites now
> flying about. It has been a long time since I have made any contacts
> through any of them, that was back in the OSCAR 7/8, RS10/11 era.
>
> cheers, Graham ve3gtc
>
>
>
>
>
> On 2016-01-22 20:45, Clayton W5PFG wrote:
>
>> Like others have mentioned here, the $20-25 RTL Dongles have not worked
>> very well for me when combined with a transmitter. The FT-857D/FUNcube
>> DonglePro+ combo worked well for me. Not one of the two RTL dongles was
>> suitable for regular use. I rank the RTL's as a failure for both mode B or
>> J birds without significant additional filters. For simple receive use,
>> they're okay.
>>
>> If compactness was a desire, the FCDP+ would be my choice. However, the
>> SDRPlay mentioned has a lot more bandwidth capability and is reasonably
>> priced from HRO in the states.
>>
>> 73
>> Clayton
>> W5PFG
>>
>
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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 14:10:23 -0700
From: Jim Barbre <jbarbre@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Yaesu FT-857D
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I have an Airspy SDR which works great for the receive side of a
satellite QSO. Cost is $199.
Jim Barbre
KB7YSY
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 18:24:49 -0500
From: Daryl Young <k4rgk@xxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Yaesu FT-857D
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Stefan,
I'm curious if you worked with SDRPlay in your testing. It has positive
feedback here but it's not included in your tested "3". I've had great
operational results with the SDRPlay but I have not compared it with
other SDR receivers for satellite work.
Thanks & 73
*Daryl
K4RGK
*
On 1/22/2016 5:59 PM, Stefan Wagener wrote:
> Hi Graham.
>
> If you check online, the HackRF has been a huge disappointment as a
> receiver for a number of reasons. The airspy is better but at the end it is
> the FCD Pro+ that will outperform all of them especially with the narrow
> SAW filters on 2m and 70cm. I had all three and tested them extensively for
> satellite work. At the end I only kept the FCDplus+.
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> Stefan, VE4NSA
>
> On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 4:33 PM, Graham <planophore@xxx.xx> wrote:
>
>> very interesting discussion.
>>
>> Does anyone have any first hand experience using the Airspy SDR
>> http://airspy.com/
>>
>> It is in the same price range as FCDP+ and a bit more than the SDRPlay.
>>
>> There are so many to choose from with prices all the over the place. I
>> realize that you get what you pay for but sometimes that is not always
>> obvious, for example the HackRF devices are considerably more the
>> SDRPlay/FCDP+/Airspy but as someone commented, lacks front end filtering
>> making them a poorer choice.
>>
>> So far I have been only dabbling with receiving the many satellites now
>> flying about. It has been a long time since I have made any contacts
>> through any of them, that was back in the OSCAR 7/8, RS10/11 era.
>>
>> cheers, Graham ve3gtc
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 2016-01-22 20:45, Clayton W5PFG wrote:
>>
>>> Like others have mentioned here, the $20-25 RTL Dongles have not worked
>>> very well for me when combined with a transmitter. The FT-857D/FUNcube
>>> DonglePro+ combo worked well for me. Not one of the two RTL dongles was
>>> suitable for regular use. I rank the RTL's as a failure for both mode B
or
>>> J birds without significant additional filters. For simple receive use,
>>> they're okay.
>>>
>>> If compactness was a desire, the FCDP+ would be my choice. However, the
>>> SDRPlay mentioned has a lot more bandwidth capability and is reasonably
>>> priced from HRO in the states.
>>>
>>> 73
>>> Clayton
>>> W5PFG
>>>
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>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
>> expressed
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 17:49:49 -0600
From: Stefan Wagener <wageners@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Daryl Young <k4rgk@xxxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Yaesu FT-857D
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Thanks Daryl,
No, never had one. Reviews however look promising and you can get it for
$150 from HRO.
Maybe other folks can chip in about their experiences.
73, Stefan, VE4NSA
On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 5:24 PM, Daryl Young <k4rgk@xxxx.xxx> wrote:
> Stefan,
>
> I'm curious if you worked with SDRPlay in your testing. It has positive
> feedback here but it's not included in your tested "3". I've had great
> operational results with the SDRPlay but I have not compared it with other
> SDR receivers for satellite work.
>
> Thanks & 73
>
> *Daryl
> K4RGK
>
>
> *
>
> On 1/22/2016 5:59 PM, Stefan Wagener wrote:
>
>> Hi Graham.
>>
>> If you check online, the HackRF has been a huge disappointment as a
>> receiver for a number of reasons. The airspy is better but at the end it
>> is
>> the FCD Pro+ that will outperform all of them especially with the narrow
>> SAW filters on 2m and 70cm. I had all three and tested them extensively
>> for
>> satellite work. At the end I only kept the FCDplus+.
>>
>> Hope this helps,
>>
>> Stefan, VE4NSA
>>
>> On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 4:33 PM, Graham <planophore@xxx.xx> wrote:
>>
>> very interesting discussion.
>>>
>>> Does anyone have any first hand experience using the Airspy SDR
>>> http://airspy.com/
>>>
>>> It is in the same price range as FCDP+ and a bit more than the SDRPlay.
>>>
>>> There are so many to choose from with prices all the over the place. I
>>> realize that you get what you pay for but sometimes that is not always
>>> obvious, for example the HackRF devices are considerably more the
>>> SDRPlay/FCDP+/Airspy but as someone commented, lacks front end filtering
>>> making them a poorer choice.
>>>
>>> So far I have been only dabbling with receiving the many satellites now
>>> flying about. It has been a long time since I have made any contacts
>>> through any of them, that was back in the OSCAR 7/8, RS10/11 era.
>>>
>>> cheers, Graham ve3gtc
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 2016-01-22 20:45, Clayton W5PFG wrote:
>>>
>>> Like others have mentioned here, the $20-25 RTL Dongles have not worked
>>>> very well for me when combined with a transmitter. The FT-857D/FUNcube
>>>> DonglePro+ combo worked well for me. Not one of the two RTL dongles was
>>>> suitable for regular use. I rank the RTL's as a failure for both mode
>>>> B or
>>>> J birds without significant additional filters. For simple receive use,
>>>> they're okay.
>>>>
>>>> If compactness was a desire, the FCDP+ would be my choice. However, the
>>>> SDRPlay mentioned has a lot more bandwidth capability and is reasonably
>>>> priced from HRO in the states.
>>>>
>>>> 73
>>>> Clayton
>>>> W5PFG
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
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>>> expressed
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>>> AMSAT-NA.
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>>> program!
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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2016 00:01:41 +0000
From: Graham <planophore@xxx.xx>
To: Stefan Wagener <wageners@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] SDR's for satellite work, was: ===> Re: Yaesu
FT-857D
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Thank you Stefan (and all),
I think I will put the FCDP+ at the top of my list for now.
Regards software. This has been a bit hit and miss with me for SDR's.
I like SDR# but it is Windoze only. I prefer Linux but use Windows when
have to. On Linux I have been using GQRX. They all have their pluses and
minuses but the challenge becomes getting everything to place nice
together, for example which OS? I like GPREDICT and there are Windows
and Linux flavours but the FCDP+ software is Windows only (or is it? I
will have a go look see).
I guess it is time to do some more reading and research.
Glad I didn't get a HackRF.
cheers, Graham ve3gtc
On 2016-01-22 22:59, Stefan Wagener wrote:
> Hi Graham.
>
> If you check online, the HackRF has been a huge disappointment as a
> receiver for a number of reasons. The airspy is better but at the end
> it is the FCD Pro+ that will outperform all of them especially with
> the narrow SAW filters on 2m and 70cm. I had all three and tested them
> extensively for satellite work. At the end I only kept the FCDplus+.
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> Stefan, VE4NSA
>
> On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 4:33 PM, Graham <planophore@xxx.xx
> <mailto:planophore@xxx.xx>> wrote:
>
>
> very interesting discussion.
>
> Does anyone have any first hand experience using the Airspy SDR
> http://airspy.com/
>
> It is in the same price range as FCDP+ and a bit more than the
> SDRPlay.
>
> There are so many to choose from with prices all the over the
> place. I realize that you get what you pay for but sometimes that
> is not always obvious, for example the HackRF devices are
> considerably more the SDRPlay/FCDP+/Airspy but as someone
> commented, lacks front end filtering making them a poorer choice.
>
> So far I have been only dabbling with receiving the many
> satellites now flying about. It has been a long time since I have
> made any contacts through any of them, that was back in the OSCAR
> 7/8, RS10/11 era.
>
> cheers, Graham ve3gtc
>
>
>
>
>
> On 2016-01-22 20:45, Clayton W5PFG wrote:
>
> Like others have mentioned here, the $20-25 RTL Dongles have
> not worked very well for me when combined with a transmitter.
> The FT-857D/FUNcube DonglePro+ combo worked well for me. Not
> one of the two RTL dongles was suitable for regular use. I
> rank the RTL's as a failure for both mode B or J birds without
> significant additional filters. For simple receive use,
> they're okay.
>
> If compactness was a desire, the FCDP+ would be my choice.
> However, the SDRPlay mentioned has a lot more bandwidth
> capability and is reasonably priced from HRO in the states.
>
> 73
> Clayton
> W5PFG
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx <mailto:AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>. AMSAT-NA
> makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
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> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official
> views of AMSAT-NA.
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 17:23:48 -0700
From: Richard Tejera <Saguaroastro@xxx.xxx>
To: 'Stefan Wagener' <wageners@xxxxx.xxx>, Daryl Young
<k4rgk@xxxx.xxx>
Cc: 'AMSAT' <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Yaesu FT-857D
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Move up the thread, Patrick WD9EWK has written about his experience using
the AIRplay. He links to it in his comments.
73
Rick Tejera K7TEJ
Saguaro Astronomy Club
www.SaguaroAstro.org
Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club
www.w7tbc.org
On January 22, 2016, at 16:49, Stefan Wagener <wageners@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
Thanks Daryl,
No, never had one. Reviews however look promising and you can get it for
$150 from HRO.
Maybe other folks can chip in about their experiences.
73, Stefan, VE4NSA
On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 5:24 PM, Daryl Young <k4rgk@xxxx.xxx> wrote:
> Stefan,
>
> I'm curious if you worked with SDRPlay in your testing. It has positive
> feedback here but it's not included in your tested "3". I've had great
> operational results with the SDRPlay but I have not compared it with other
> SDR receivers for satellite work.
>
> Thanks & 73
>
> *Daryl
> K4RGK
>
>
> *
>
> On 1/22/2016 5:59 PM, Stefan Wagener wrote:
>
>> Hi Graham.
>>
>> If you check online, the HackRF has been a huge disappointment as a
>> receiver for a number of reasons. The airspy is better but at the end it
>> is
>> the FCD Pro+ that will outperform all of them especially with the narrow
>> SAW filters on 2m and 70cm. I had all three and tested them extensively
>> for
>> satellite work. At the end I only kept the FCDplus+.
>>
>> Hope this helps,
>>
>> Stefan, VE4NSA
>>
>> On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 4:33 PM, Graham <planophore@xxx.xx> wrote:
>>
>> very interesting discussion.
>>>
>>> Does anyone have any first hand experience using the Airspy SDR
>>> http://airspy.com/
>>>
>>> It is in the same price range as FCDP+ and a bit more than the SDRPlay.
>>>
>>> There are so many to choose from with prices all the over the place. I
>>> realize that you get what you pay for but sometimes that is not always
>>> obvious, for example the HackRF devices are considerably more the
>>> SDRPlay/FCDP+/Airspy but as someone commented, lacks front end filtering
>>> making them a poorer choice.
>>>
>>> So far I have been only dabbling with receiving the many satellites now
>>> flying about. It has been a long time since I have made any contacts
>>> through any of them, that was back in the OSCAR 7/8, RS10/11 era.
>>>
>>> cheers, Graham ve3gtc
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 2016-01-22 20:45, Clayton W5PFG wrote:
>>>
>>> Like others have mentioned here, the $20-25 RTL Dongles have not worked
>>>> very well for me when combined with a transmitter. The FT-857D/FUNcube
>>>> DonglePro+ combo worked well for me. Not one of the two RTL dongles was
>>>> suitable for regular use. I rank the RTL's as a failure for both mode
>>>> B or
>>>> J birds without significant additional filters. For simple receive use,
>>>> they're okay.
>>>>
>>>> If compactness was a desire, the FCDP+ would be my choice. However, the
>>>> SDRPlay mentioned has a lot more bandwidth capability and is reasonably
>>>> priced from HRO in the states.
>>>>
>>>> 73
>>>> Clayton
>>>> W5PFG
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
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>>> expressed
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>>> AMSAT-NA.
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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 20:37:04 -0600
From: Clayton W5PFG <w5pfg@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Graham <planophore@xxx.xx>, AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SDR's for satellite work, was: ===> Re: Yaesu
FT-857D
Message-ID: <56A2E750.7020203@xxxxx.xxx>
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Graham,
I know you specifically said you prefer Linux, but the solution which
brought me the most success was HDSDR+SatPC32. The two applications
talk together well via CAT and a pair of virtual serial ports. This
gives you full Doppler shift adjustment by computer control.
My FT-857D was configured as a radio in SatPC32. The FCDP+ was
configured as the other radio in SatPC32.
If you moved the dial on the radio, there was full, tracking feedback to
SatPC32 and HDSDR. If you tuned on the HDSDR, it adjusted the radio as
well.
I made several hundred contacts on all the available satellites during
the time I was playing with this in the shack.
The only drawback to the solution was having to swap coax lines between
2m and 70cm.
73
Clayton
W5PFG
On 1/22/2016 18:01, Graham wrote:
> Thank you Stefan (and all),
>
> I think I will put the FCDP+ at the top of my list for now.
>
> Regards software. This has been a bit hit and miss with me for SDR's.
>
> I like SDR# but it is Windoze only. I prefer Linux but use Windows when
> have to. On Linux I have been using GQRX. They all have their pluses and
> minuses but the challenge becomes getting everything to place nice
> together, for example which OS? I like GPREDICT and there are Windows
> and Linux flavours but the FCDP+ software is Windows only (or is it? I
> will have a go look see).
>
> I guess it is time to do some more reading and research.
>
> Glad I didn't get a HackRF.
>
> cheers, Graham ve3gtc
>
>
>
>
> On 2016-01-22 22:59, Stefan Wagener wrote:
>> Hi Graham.
>>
>> If you check online, the HackRF has been a huge disappointment as a
>> receiver for a number of reasons. The airspy is better but at the end
>> it is the FCD Pro+ that will outperform all of them especially with
>> the narrow SAW filters on 2m and 70cm. I had all three and tested them
>> extensively for satellite work. At the end I only kept the FCDplus+.
>>
>> Hope this helps,
>>
>> Stefan, VE4NSA
>>
>> On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 4:33 PM, Graham <planophore@xxx.xx
>> <mailto:planophore@xxx.xx>> wrote:
>>
>>
>> very interesting discussion.
>>
>> Does anyone have any first hand experience using the Airspy SDR
>> http://airspy.com/
>>
>> It is in the same price range as FCDP+ and a bit more than the
>> SDRPlay.
>>
>> There are so many to choose from with prices all the over the
>> place. I realize that you get what you pay for but sometimes that
>> is not always obvious, for example the HackRF devices are
>> considerably more the SDRPlay/FCDP+/Airspy but as someone
>> commented, lacks front end filtering making them a poorer choice.
>>
>> So far I have been only dabbling with receiving the many
>> satellites now flying about. It has been a long time since I have
>> made any contacts through any of them, that was back in the OSCAR
>> 7/8, RS10/11 era.
>>
>> cheers, Graham ve3gtc
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 2016-01-22 20:45, Clayton W5PFG wrote:
>>
>> Like others have mentioned here, the $20-25 RTL Dongles have
>> not worked very well for me when combined with a transmitter.
>> The FT-857D/FUNcube DonglePro+ combo worked well for me. Not
>> one of the two RTL dongles was suitable for regular use. I
>> rank the RTL's as a failure for both mode B or J birds without
>> significant additional filters. For simple receive use,
>> they're okay.
>>
>> If compactness was a desire, the FCDP+ would be my choice.
>> However, the SDRPlay mentioned has a lot more bandwidth
>> capability and is reasonably priced from HRO in the states.
>>
>> 73
>> Clayton
>> W5PFG
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx <mailto:AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>. AMSAT-NA
>> makes this open forum available
>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
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>> 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: 8
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2016 03:44:19 +0000
From: B J <va6bmj@xxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Blue Origin's Booster Flies And Lands For Second
Time
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http://www.parabolicarc.com/2016/01/22/blue-origin-reflies-booster-space/
Two successful flights and landings with the same vehicle. This is
definitely promising.
73s
Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL
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Message: 9
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2016 06:05:25 +0000
From: B J <va6bmj@xxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] More On Blue Origin's Latest Flight
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http://www.spacepolicyonline.com/news/blue-origin-reuses-reusable-rocket
http://www.spaceflightinsider.com/missions/commercial/blue-origin-re-flies-new
-shepard/
http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2016/01/blue-origin-successful-reuse-test-new-s
hepard/
73s
Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL
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Message: 10
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2016 01:21:21 -0500
From: "Franklyn A. Ballentine, Jr" <art.ballentine@xxxxx.xxx>
To: John Toscano <tosca005@xxx.xxx>
Cc: "<,amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxxxxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Yaesu FT-857D
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Hi,
I have the original FCD and the RTL dongle (not the most current chipset).
Both have been OK but I wouldn't mind stepping up.
I'm looking for comparisons between the SDRPlay and the AirSpy receivers.
I had considered HackRF or BladeRF but i think by the time I got around to
playing with their transmit functions, they would have been replaced.
73
Frank B
kb1qzh
On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 2:10 PM, John Toscano <tosca005@xxx.xxx> wrote:
> Mentioning that you are waiting for a tax refund makes me think you are
> planning to dive into SDR with a fairly high-end and expensive unit, You
> can probably get away with spending $25 or so if you have reasonably modest
> expectations. Noo Elec makes a whole line of SDR devices, from inexpensive
> dongles to the pricier (but well worth it if you have the passion) HackRF
> unit. Take a look here:
> http://www.nooelec.com/store/sdr.html
>
> There are some dongle vendors who sell junk. the Noo Elec units are high
> quality. Of course, take that recommendation from someone who owns one of
> their dongles, plus HackRF Blue board (clone of the HackRF and virtually
> unobtainable now), and a Flex-1500.
> ;^)
> 73 de W0JT/5, EL09vu
>
> On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 1:28 AM, Franklyn A. Ballentine, Jr <
> art.ballentine@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> I just wanted to say thank you.
>> I was also wondering the same thing and to see that it works well using an
>> SDR for receive is very reassuring.
>> Tax refund going to an SDR now.
>>
>> Thanks again!
>> 73
>> Frank B
>> kb1qzh
>> FN31fa
>>
>> On Thu, Jan 21, 2016 at 6:24 PM, Norm n3ykf <normanlizeth@xxxxx.xxx>
>> wrote:
>>
>> > It gets far more interesting when there is a language barrier. One of
>> > these days I'll tell the "Documentos" story.
>> >
>> > Use an 857d and an IC-7000 in a Pelican case for moderate worldwide
>> > indestructibility. The Icom was chosen because of it's dual ADI DSP
>> > units working at IF. Power hog on standby. 2x what the Yaesu is.
>> > Wanted the flexibility of having an analog front end, as well, though.
>> > Each has it's strong points.
>> >
>> > Batteries are an easy commodity in the rest of the world. Most of the
>> > passes in the lands of la-la use the automobile as the power source.
>> > Surplus HP server supplies are useful and light. The bay your friend..
>> >
>> > On Thu, Jan 21, 2016 at 5:13 PM, J. Boyd (JR2TTS)
>> > <the2belo@xxx.xxxxxxx.xx.xx> wrote:
>> > > On Thu, 21 Jan 2016 12:55:07 -0500, skristof@xxxxxxx.xxx wrote:
>> > >
>> > >> Anybody using a Yaesu FT 857D to work the SSB satellites? If so,
>> what do
>> > >> you think? Can you take it outside and use it with an Arrow antenna?
>> > >
>> > > This is probably overkill, but I've got two of 'em, one each for up
>> and
>> > > down. One sitting on top of the other makes for a nice compact setup
>> > > that's easy to read. I took a piece of advice from KB5WIA, who does it
>> > > with two FT817's in a similar fashion
>> > > (http://kb5wia.blogspot.jp/2010/10/satellite-portable-station.html),
>> and
>> > > change the color of the display on one of the rigs so I can tell them
>> > > apart.
>> > >
>> > > I also have an adapter for my Heil Proset 6 headset, so I have the
>> > > headphone out jack coming out of one rig, and the mic/PTT going into
>> the
>> > > other with a hand switch. So all I have to do is walk around the back
>> of
>> > > my truck with a headset on, aiming an antenna on a tripod at the sky,
>> > > with one hand gripping what looks like a detonator. You'll have to
>> > > excuse me, the cops are here.
>> > >
>> > > --
>> > > J. Boyd, JR2TTS/NI3B
>> > > the2belo@xxx.xxxxxxx.xx.xx
>> > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/the2belo/
>> > > http://www.qrz.com/db/JR2TTS
>> > > Twitter: @xxxxxxxx
>> > >
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