Hello again,
I have been on business trip to VK2 and tried
operation via HamSat in stationary mobile situation.
I had a Diamond HV7 mobile antenna mounted on
magnetic base on top of the car.
For full duplex I brought with me FT817 and
IC706, plus 70cm amplifier (probably around 40 watts out from antenna).
I managed only one QSO with VK1ZQR, some 1200 km
away (late hour passes=low activity), but I was also heard by VK6IQ, some
3000 km away.
I could hear myself on downlink on every pass I
have tried.
Great portable experience.
I encourage all to try this satellite during
Field Day or any portable situation.
Until today I managed some 40 QSO's via HamSat
and continue trying for more.
73 to all
Mirek
VK6DXI
Perth
