I have a 910, a friend has an 847. We typically use both at Field Day. I think the 910 is a better satellite radio. Good luck! 73, Jim wb4...@amsat.org
On 2/16/2011 12:46 AM, Phil wrote: > On Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:00:41 pm zach hillerson wrote: >> I am finally in the market for a base station radio for satellites. I >> should mention that I am also planning to install a wire dipole in the >> backyard for HF work, but convenience shouldn't be the reason to buy/not >> to buy a radio..... >> >> It seems that the Icom 910 and Yaesu 847 are the two main transceivers in >> base use for satellites. I know some folks are using the Kenwood TS2000, >> bu i t I understand thatit has a "birdie" that makes operation on a couple >> FM satellites challenging. I am hoping to work both the linear and fm >> birds with this transceiver. >> >> Is there a BB favorite? Have I just opened up a bad can of worms? I just >> want to make sure that I am purchasing the proper parts the first time.... >> > Hello Zach, > > I've owned an FT-847 for the past eleven years and although it has served me > well (mostly satellite use but some HF operation as well) it has several > annoying birdies which are most noticeable the 144 MHz band. One particularly > annoying S7 birdie appears around 145.9 MHz which makes communication via > VO-52 difficult at times. > > Other that that it has been a very reliable radio. > _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
