I have made 1000+ contacts via satellites using a TM-D700 and TM-D710. The receive is excellent. Without a preamp, I can work any of the current FM birds from AOS to LOS. I'm always on the lookout for deals on used ones locally. I actually prefer the 700 for portable since I can run a serial cable right to the front of the radio to interface with UISS on my laptop.
73 Clayton W5PFG Sent from my mobile phone. On Jan 6, 2012, at 7:10, "Bob Bruninga" <[email protected]> wrote: > There are 10's of thousands of these Kenwood radios out there, and many > people upgraded from the D7 and D700 to the D72 and D710 for the enhanced > APRS functions. But the full duplex dual band radios remain the best there > is for full duplex FM satellite AND APRS satellite work. > > Bob, WB4APR _______________________________________________ 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
