[Elecraft] K3 and satellite comms

[Julian, G4ILO]

tom kenville wrote:
> 
> I am wondering if the K3 might be suitable for satellite comms.
> 
> Differing UP and DOWN link.
> Transverters.
> Computer control..
> 
> Any thoughts on this ?
> 
> 
As far as 70cm is concerned you'd have the same issue discussed in an
earlier thread about repeaters. The K3 can only tune 2MHz in an IF so you
can only cover 432 to 434 MHz. If you were only interested in satellites you
could presumably change the crystal in the transverter.

You would also need full duplex operation. I don't know if the second
receiver allows this. Perhaps someone who has one can confirm or deny this.

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