Re: [amsat-bb] Recomendations

[alf sauve <alf.sauve@xxxxxxxx>]

Don,

I went through an exhaustive search for HTs.  And while satellite work
wasn't my only requirement, it was an important one.

Make sure it will tx/rx in the 430MHz range!   Now you'd think this would be
a no brainer but it isn't.  Some don't go below 440Mhz.   Most can be
modified, but the manufacturer doesn't guarantee the performance below 440.

Other desirables (and this is my personal list):  A BNC connector for
quick/easy change of antennas; standard earphone connector (1/8" mono plug
not the 4-conductor thingy), wide receive capability (30-1,200Mhz), WFM and
AM modes as well as NFM,  5watt output, a simple UI including 1 button
start/stop scan, and modest size-not micro but not large either.

Obviously, I had to make a compromise.    I couldn't get it all.  Cost was
also a factor.  After much searching, and trying a new radio for a while.
I settled on a used (also out of production) Yaesu FT-51.

It's no easy choice.   You've just got to line up your priorities and decide
what's most important.  If you're an ARRL member you can look up product
reviews on-line.   Other sites carry reviews as well.   But you can't beat
going to a store and playing with the various ones.   Make a chart of the
features YOU want.  Rank them as to priority and then start researching.   I
wouldn't discount single receivers, as long as they'll do split mode (tx on
one band, rx on another).    All depends on your pocket book and priorities.

Alf - W4ADS
----- Original Message -----
From: "Donald Jacob" <dejacob@flash.net>
To: <amsat-bb@AMSAT.Org>
Sent: Sunday, July 09, 2000 12:59 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Recomendations


> I would welcome recommendations for handheld radio to work the FM birds.
One
> that works full duplex cross band. I plan to use an Arrow antenna and try
my
> luck with a whip antenna also.
>
> Thanks es 73
> Don
> wb5eku@amsat.org
>
>
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