Re: [amsat-bb] Recomendations

[k6yk@xxxxxxxx]

What do you do about feedback when using a HT that works full duplex?
Use a separate mike?  My Alinco  DJ5  doesn't work duplex but it does OK
on AO-27 and UO-14.

73,
John, K6YK
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On Tue, 11 Jul 2000 16:36:16 +1000 Tony Langdon
<tlangdon@atctraining.com.au> writes:
> > I have never operated any satellite without being 
> > full-duplex.  Even the AO-27
> 
> I can't recall success without full duplex either.  I have made a 
> couple of
> half duplex attempts, but it felt like taking a shot in the dark.  
> When
> SO-35 was running in parrot mode, I felt like I was going in blind. 
> :)
> 
> However, it _is_ possible to work FM satellites without full duplex
> capabilities.  It's just that it is easier if you can hear yourself 
> coming
> back, and are able to make adjustments while you're talking.
> 
> The bottom line is if you're planning satellite capability, make 
> sure you
> plan to run full duplex.  However, if your current gear doesn't run 
> full
> duplex, but you want to have a go anyway, try it and see what 
> happens. 
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