[amsat-bb] Yaesu VX-7R passing tones in odd band split memory
Patrick, My Yaesu VX-7R HT, does not pass tones, in a single memory channel set up for odd band split (2m/440). I experimented extensively by trying to open the squelch on another radio, set to tone squelch, both sides of the odd split memory had tone and the same tone dialed in before storing each side into the same memory channel, on the HT. To be sure, I brought the matter to Ron at Vertex Standard (Yeasu customer service) in Cypress Calif, he was sure I was not doing something correct, however, he was only able to duplicate my results and could not pass tones, on his test radio, in that configuration, he followed up by phone after he called engineers in Japan for clarification and confirmation.I have not tested other Yaesu HT's or other Yaesu "radios", your response said "on a Yaesu radio", my post was with regards to my VX-7R. Regards.. Message: 2 Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 14:28:29 -0700 From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Current Handheld-Which is best Actually, you can program PL tones in the odd-split memories on a Yaesu radio. You just have to program the tones with both of the frequencies - even if you only need a PL on the transmit frequency. Make sure the "T" is lit up for a transmitted PL when you are putting the first (receive) frequency into the odd-split memory. Message: 1 Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:01:08 -0800 From: "Call Sign" Subject: [amsat-bb] Current Handheld-Which is best To: Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Heres another vote for the Yaesu HT rigs; I use a Yaesu VX-7R and I appreciate being able to program a single odd band split, memory channel (that require no pl), then I use the memory tune (MT) function on the radio and turn one dial back and forth to adjust for Doppler and the 2 meter transmit is ready to go anytime I squeeze the PTT. This set up works much better for me then 5 separate memory channels for every bird. The Kenwood HT's wont let you program that odd band split into a single memory channel, (dont know about others) however sadly, Yaseu made it so you cannot pass pl tones in the odd band split memory channels but of course you can pass pl tones in the other memory or VFO modes. ___ Sent via amsat...@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
[amsat-bb] Current Handheld-Which is best
Heres another vote for the Yaesu HT rigs; I use a Yaesu VX-7R and I appreciate being able to program a single odd band split, memory channel (that require no pl), then I use the memory tune (MT) function on the radio and turn one dial back and forth to adjust for Doppler and the 2 meter transmit is ready to go anytime I squeeze the PTT. This set up works much better for me then 5 separate memory channels for every bird. The Kenwood HT's wont let you program that odd band split into a single memory channel, (dont know about others) however sadly, Yaseu made it so you cannot pass pl tones in the odd band split memory channels but of course you can pass pl tones in the other memory or VFO modes. In my short experience, the better question I will be asking myself next time I purchase, is which HT has the most sensitive receiver and has enough other functions to still get the job done, although my VX-7R receives ok, some of the problems I had, with what seem like nulls, using the Arrow antenna and diplexer, went away when a friend gave me a pre-amp to put between the antenna and the HT. (the preamp is the size of a quarter and a 9 volt battery, so its still nice and portable, not commercially available, sorry) Sure wish we had a good full duplex, dual or tri-band, HT that had an excellent receiver, (worked USB on both TX and RX) and had the modest other functions we need to work the satellites but the compromised HT's are still a bunch of fun, with a portable Yagi in the trunk, a spare 19 minutes (including set up) and a pass prediction schedule, can bring a big smile to my face when I am out and about, in the car. Message: 3 Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 12:23:12 -0800 From: Clint Bradford Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Current Handheld To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Message-ID: <14794104-f646-4ae6-aa55-56174a715...@earthlink.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii >> ... "what is the best current handheld for FM sats"?? We do not have a currently-manufactured TRUE DUPLEX HT available. Alinco tried - but the sub-band receive performance on their DJ-G7T is gruesome. I use and like the Yaesu FT-60R - for MANY reasons ... -Receives 108 to a gig -bulletproof case -strongest belt clip of any amateur HT chassis on the market -easy to manually program -1,000+ memories -large, easy-to-read display -and a battery situation that is great. Load up the optional FBA-25 AA alkaline tray with alkalines or NiMH cells, and you have FULL TX POWER available, is needed. Do that on, say, a Kenwood TH-F6a, and you have ONE-HALF WATT TX power. Oh - and the Yaesu FT-60R can be programmed for "split freq" ops - where is receives on 440 and transmits on 2M. Overall, it is a tremendous value for your money. Under $200 at HRO and AES and other authorized Yaesu dealers. Clint Bradford, K6LCS 909-241-7666 ___ Sent via amsat...@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
[amsat-bb] SATs currently active......
Steven, Try using this site for the most current satellite activity as reported by other HAMS: http://oscar.dcarr.org/ also, add to it as you go along and for other and additional satellite info use all the links you are getting, here on the board and at AMSAT, Google, etc., the info is out there, its just not all in one place and there is a lot of old info laying around to confuse you, as well! 73 Rich KI6RRQ San Diego, CA. > -Original Message- > From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On > Behalf Of Julie & Stephen > Sent: 15 June 2009 07:05 > To: amsat-bb@amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] Satellites operation > > New to SAT ? BB (one week) > > Could I please ask ? how many SATs are currently active carrying > transponder for amateur radio voice communication. > > And the designators as called (such as AO-7, AO-51 etc) and which SATs are > linear (SSB / CW) and non linear (FM) > > Regards, > Stephen ZL1TPH ___ Sent via amsat...@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
