[Elecraft] Re: 70cms Transverter

[Simon Brown (HB9DRV)]

Well the IC-7800 would drive 2m and 70cms transverters, later also a 1.2 GHz 
transverter and a 2.4 GHz converter (RX only). As I have the IC-7800 which 
is a great radio especially with the panoramic display I want to make more 
use of it. When using a Linear transponder such as that on FO-29 or VO-52 
(Hamsat) I can see where / if there is any activity.

For satellite tracking everything is controlled via software, the typical 
SAT support in the IC-910H, TS-2000 and FT-847 isn't needed if you use a PC 
to properly correct for Doppler, in fact it's much better to just use a PC.

And I can also use the IC-7800 for RX only and TX via the IC-703 - many 
satellite users use two radios rather than a single transceiver.

Or I could use 2 x K2 :-)

Simon Brown
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David F. Reed" <davereed at w5sv.org>


> Simon,
>
> I am curious; in what way would the IC-7800 function as a control unit for 
> satellite tracking?
>