RE: [amsat-bb] FT-817 and Sat

["Howard Long" <howard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello amsat2002@hotmail.com

>   Has any one used the Ft-817 on downlink sat work for
> rs-12/15... or VHF/UHF uplink / downlink for other sats.

Yes and it works very well on the downlink but for the uplink you'll need a
bit more than 5 watts for reliable comms. See
http://www.g6lvb.com/it_ft817.htm

I use it with an FT-100 on the uplink for a nice compact setup...
http://www.g6lvb.com/ft817work.htm

73 Howard G6LVB





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Sent: 19 January 2002 20:11
To: Amsat 2002; amsat-bb@AMSAT.Org
Subject: [amsat-bb] FT-817 and Sat


Hi All.

   Has any one used the Ft-817 on downlink sat work for
rs-12/15... or VHF/UHF uplink / downlink for other sats.


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