Re: [amsat-bb] Recomendations

[Jim Walls <k6ccc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Frank Grossman wrote:

> I've read some messages saying full dux is not really essential for the FM
> birds, but I think, with a whip or duckie, it's really nice to hear yourself
> and know when you're getting through and when you're wasting your breath.  <s>

I have never operated any satellite without being full-duplex.  Even the AO-27
demo at the ARRL convention in San Diego end of 1998 when I first joined AMSAT was
full duplex with a handheld and an arrow.  I would never consider operating our
current technology satellites without being full duplex.  Whether it's one of the
FM birds or the analog transponder satellites, I consider being able to hear
yourself (or someone else on top of you) makes satellite operation so much easier.

73
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Jim Walls - K6CCC
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