Kenwood TH-K2AT Question

[TheIrishJedi]

Hello Hams,

Getting my ticket in 2 weeks. On a budget so looking for the most bang for my buck.

I've been incessantly interested in working Satellites with an HT.

I know I should probably get a VX-7R or something similar, but I am curious IF I can work a Satellite using a Kenwood TH-K2AT equipped with an arrow antenna?

Kenwood: TH-K2AT 144MHz FM TRANSCEIVER

I think it will be a little more difficult but let me know what you think. Your experience will be helpful.

 

[ke7vvt]

No, you'll need a dual band radio. 2m and 70cm.

Kenwood TH-F6A Amateur Radio HT THF6

or the 7r like you mention would be a good choice.

Good question

 

[TheIrishJedi]

No, you'll need a dual band radio. 2m and 70cm.

Kenwood TH-F6A Amateur Radio HT THF6

or the 7r like you mention would be a good choice.

Good question

How come dual band? Aren't many of the amsats 2M?

 

[depark]

How come dual band? Aren't many of the amsats 2M?

Satellites use an uplink (VHF TX) and an downlink (UHF RX). For example, AO-51 Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM and Downlink: 435.300 MHz FM.

 

[ke7vvt]

Moleculoman made a video that will show you what you are up against, http://www.worldwidedx.com/satellit...tellites-your-handheld-handitalkie-radio.html