My ICOM IC-T7 does a great job on the ISS even with the stock rubber duck while it
is hanging on my belt. I can count on a good signal as soon as the ISS comes over
the horizon.

I have also managed to copy some military satellite traffic on my PRO-43, but the
signals were pretty marginal on the rubber duck. Mind you, at 45N, I'm probably on
the edge of the footprint.

Dave

DougSlug wrote:

I don't know how the military satellites in question compare, but it is
possible to pick up the amateur LEO satellites and the ISS with a handheld
and decent ducky. Of course a whip or beam works better, but if the pass is
high enough and your antenna is pointed the right direction, it can be done.
The time window is narrow, so you really have to actively chase the signal
and adjust for doppler shift as well.

- Doug

"Jeff" wrote in message
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"Frank Bals" wrote in message
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I've been able to pick up Military Satellites in the 260 Mhz FM range
with
mine, just using a 220 Mhz Ham Rubber Duck antenna! Most milsat listening
you need a beam antenna with a preamp, but not with the PRO-43!

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Pardon my skepticism but by the time any satellite signal reaches
earth you're talking signals in the nanowatt range. Thats the reason why
you need a beam and preamp, or a dish with a LNA. And you want
us to believe a consumer grade RS handheld can do this feat with
just a rubber duck??????? Come on.



J