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¥Without changing your receive frequency, you are now receiving on your transmit frequency.
2To select the transmit frequency that you want, turn the Tuning control, the M.CH/VFO.CH control, or press Mic [UP] or [DWN].
3Release
¥You are now receiving again on your original receive frequency.
Note: Switching ON Menu No. 10 (∆ FREQ) allows you to see the frequency difference between your transmit and receive frequencies when
Successfully contacting a DX station in a pileup often depends on making a
Note:
◆If you press [F.LOCK] before using
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◆If you recalled a memory channel (excluding CH 99) for the transmit frequency, you must set Menu No. 49 (CH.SHIFT) to ON to use
◆An RIT frequency shift is not added; however, an XIT frequency shift is added to the transmit frequency.
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Though not as common as VHF/UHF satellite operation, HF satellite operation is possible depending on which satellites are currently in orbit around the Earth. When HF propagation is poor, satellite operation can provide an incentive to get back on the air. Since this communications mode is so reliable, you may discover you actually prefer satellite operation over the
An example of a Mode K satellite that has uplink and downlink frequencies that are both on HF is the Radio Sputnik 12
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Contacts are possible on bands that might otherwise be vacant during low periods of the solar cycle. Your
If youÕre interested in pursuing Mode K operation, contact AMSAT (Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation). This group of satellite operators, located all over the world, support the construction and operation of satellites. AMSAT can provide you with the latest information regarding Mode K and Mode A satellites that are currently in orbit.
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