Re: [amsat-bb] ao-27

[William Owens <wowens@xxxxxxxxx>]

Christopher Maness wrote:

> I have been trying to work ao-27 with a dual band HT, but the downlink
> signal is too weak.  I'm thinking of building a Yaggi for 440.  Any
> other suggestions?
>

What dual-band radio are you using? i am using a Yaesu FT-50 with the
MFJ-1717 high gain rubberduck and have had good success with it over 100
contacts. The other alternative would be the "Arrow" handheld beam.

Will Owens
N3ZLL (portable in Maryland)

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