Re: Need Advice Getting into Satellite Operations
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Hi Richard,
Hope to hear you on the satellites soon!? They are a lot of fun.
Yes, the FT847 is still a good satellite radio. It does full duplex and has decent power levels on both 2m and 70cm.? Hears good on both bands as well.? I have a FT847 and still have good luck on the satellites with it.?
The eggbeater antennas should work well also.? I have talked with quite a few operators on the satellites who are using eggbeaters.
One good email list for satellite operations is the Amsat-BB list.? You can learn more about it at:
73 John AF5CC
Hello.? For a long time I have wanted to get into satellites.? That will change next spring.? A few questions:
Question 1:? I have a Yaesu FT-847.? Is that still a very good radio to begin learning satellite operation?? To get my feet wet, so to speak.
Question 2.? I am thinking of using the M2 Egg Beater antenna system, no rotor and tracking software to mess with, keeping things simple to begin with.? Is the M2 Egg Beater antenna system really good for a newbie to start out with for satellite operation?? I can always upgrade later.
Question 3:? Are there any groups dedicated to satellite operations, listserv, 开云体育, other, I should be subscribed to?? I'm not aware of any here in the USA.
Thank you, 73 Richard AG5M
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