[AK-VHF] Icom IC-9700

[Brandon Clark]

That's a good point actually. Having the true duplex mode would be handy for working satellites. Could also come in handy during contests too - keep an ear on one band while working contacts on another. (I wonder if the audio out can be set to put a different receiver in each ear. Have to check the manual.)

Slight detour: about how much power and antenna would be needed to work moon bounce on 23 cm? Could it be done with a reclaimed satellite dish or long boom yagis? The radio only has 10 W on 23 cm though, so would also need some kind of amplifier.

Brandon

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On Mar 31, 2021, 20:31, Edward R Cole wrote:

> Brandon,
>
> Did you note that only the IC9700 has dual-band duplex for working
> satellites? But $700 is significant.
>
> Guess decision has a lot to do with your intended choices for operating.
>
> BTW I do not know of any multi-mode satellite capable radios that are
> small. FT-817 doesn't really qualify as a satellite radio wihout
> dual-band duplex mode.
>
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
> I've owned FT-817, FT-847, and FT-736R
>
> At 05:57 PM 3/31/2021, Brandon Clark via ak-vhf wrote:
>>Ed and David,
>>
>>Thanks for the information on the radio. I'm likely going to be
>>getting a new rig for VHF/UHF work and have narrowed it down to the
>>IC-9700 or Yaesu 991. Neither is as portable as I would like, but
>>they will do for vehicle mounted work.
>>
>>Seems like the advantage with the icom is obviously the GHz
>>capability. It does not have HF or 6 M, but I have that covered with
>>my current Yaesu 891. Anyone know how many satellites are operating
>>on 23 cm? I don't currently do any satellite work, but if I wanted
>>to then maybe the icom would be the way to go.
>>
>>The simpler and much cheaper route is to sell the 891 and buy a 991.
>>Net cost is about 700 - roughly half the cost of the Icom. I don't
>>gain any GHz capability, but for contests I have one radio doing
>>everything, which greatly simplifies logging by computer and CAT control.
>>Brandon
>>
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>>-------- Original Message --------
>>On Mar 31, 2021, 17:45, David Heimke wrote:
>>
>> > Brandon,
>> >
>> > I have an IC-9700, only a couple hours on it. It appears to be everything
>> > as advertised so far. My satellite system is being built and after breakup
>> > will be put in service. Those high gain yagis will also be a benefit to
>> > terrestrial use so you will hear me more then.
>> >
>> > Dave AL7LO
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: ak-vhf-bounces at mailman.qth.net <ak-vhf-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On
>> > Behalf Of Brandon Clark via ak-vhf
>> > Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2021 4:04 PM
>> > To: ak-vhf <ak-vhf at mailman.qth.net>
>> > Subject: [AK-VHF] Icom IC-9700
>> >
>> > Hello group,
>> >
>> > Does anyone have experience with the IC-9700? This is the rig that has 2 M,
>> > 70 cm, and 23 cm.
>> >
>> > Also, how many people on the list have 23 cm available for terrestrial use?
>> > Thanks,
>> >
>> > Brandon
>> >
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