At 08:06 AM 6/1/2010, Alan P. Biddle wrote: >My suggestion is to use full tuning until you find that the other operator >isn't. Then adapt, usually by turning off the updating for the lower >frequency. It isn't worth getting doctrinaire about it. However, by using >the One True Rule as the default, you set a good example and encourage the >movement of other operators in this direction. As you will find, it is >truly painful to do it the manual way after getting used to automagic >tuning. As we move above 70 cms, full tuning truly becomes necessary.
I agree with this suggestion. I'm setting up for full Doppler tuning myself on 2m and 70cm. Got the radio (FT-736R) and the interface cables in, but have to install some antennas and the PC for Doppler control. Looking forward to giving the SSB birds a try without having to fiddle with the VFO all the time (I have worked the Fujis in the past with manual tuning, it can be a pain LOL). 73 de VK3JED / VK3IRL http://vkradio.com _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. 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
