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I've got a few ideas of how I can put together a satellite station. The one I've been using is good because it's 50w and full duplex, but it's my shack radio and I hate disconnecting stuff to take it in the field. And the vertical on the house is so-so for this application.

Next up I could use a pair of 818/817 (I happen to have one of each), which are only 5w TX. I have an FM amplifier for 2m/70cm that would get me 30w on 2m and 20w on 70cm. That might be enough.

Lastly, I have an old Alinco 50w 2m radio I could use, but it's only good for things with a 2m uplink. It's pretty small, which is good.

I think I'll get one of the Arrow dual band yagis. Kind of a shame that I already have their 2m version.

[QUOTE="ToddDubya, post: 9443058, member: 29151"] I've got a few ideas of how I can put together a satellite station. The one I've been using is good because it's 50w and full duplex, but it's my shack radio and I hate disconnecting stuff to take it in the field. And the vertical on the house is so-so for this application. Next up I could use a pair of 818/817 (I happen to have one of each), which are only 5w TX. I have an FM amplifier for 2m/70cm that would get me 30w on 2m and 20w on 70cm. That might be enough. Lastly, I have an old Alinco 50w 2m radio I could use, but it's only good for things with a 2m uplink. It's pretty small, which is good. I think I'll get one of the Arrow dual band yagis. Kind of a shame that I already have their 2m version. [/QUOTE]

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