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KC2PFV > SAT 18.04.06 15:34l 24 Lines 1261 Bytes #999 (0) @ WW
BID : 49487_WA2SNA
Read: GUEST DJ1OA DG9NBR
Subj: Getting Started with Amateur Satellite
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Sent: 060418/0301Z @:WA2SNA.#NNJ.NJ.USA.NOAM #:49487 [Wanaque] $:49487_WA2SNA
From: KC2PFV@WA2SNA.#NNJ.NJ.USA.NOAM
To : SAT@WW
Hi guys,
I am interested in getting started with Amateur Satellite operation. I have a
Yaesu VX7R Handheld and an Icom 746 PRO. I can operate on 2 meters on the
Icom 746 PRO, and most of the VHF/UHF bands on the VX7R handheld. I also have
a Yaesu FR-8800 2 meter / 70 centimeter radio coming in the mail.
I know that AMSAT's mostly operate on VHF/UHF so I know that my radios should
work fine. The problem I have is getting a good antenna.
Currently, my 746PRO is connected to a JPole, my handheld is using the stock
rubber duck antenna and the new FR-8800 needs an antenna.
This is where I am undecided... I want to get into operating satellites, and
the FR-8800 is supposed to be a good radio for operating both bands (2m/70cm)
at a time, it even can be programmed to correct itself for doppler shift of
the frequencies.
I don't have the space or the money currently to invest in an expensive yagi
with rotator. I am looking for a "cheap" way to get into satellite.
Any thoughts on what would work best for my situation would be awesome. I saw
some solutions on the internet for systems that cost $700-1,000. This is way
too much.
Thank you for any help,
73 de Tom, KC2PFV in Northern NJ, USA.
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