Hi Joe
I have been using the 847 for over a year and it has worked very well for me. I do have rotatable antennas but I talk to many hams using the egg eaters with good success. I would suggest that you do use some form of computer tracking program if only for the Doppler corrections. It will save you endless headaches getting started. I have used SatPc32 and use it when I am roving with a handheld antenna… it gives you an extra hand when you do t have to worry about timing! Good luck and see you soon on the birds!?
73
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On Oct 15, 2021, at 4:09 PM, Joe via groups.io <jcwerth1@...> wrote:
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I’ve been using an 847 on satellite for about 4 years with excellent results! Good luck and feel free to email me via my QRZ page email for any detailed questions…. In my opinion, the egg beaters are expensive from M2, and best generally for only higher passes. ?But, several sat operators use them with good results. ?Good luck!
Joe. KE9AJ?
On Oct 15, 2021, at 1:08 PM, Richard AG5M via groups.io <ag5m@...> wrote:
?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
