After watching Moleculo's how-to video on working AO-51 with a handheld I'd like to build a Yagi for 2m/70cm satellite work. I'm new to antennas, but not to techy DIY projects in general.
I've already figured out how to program my FT-60R to TX/RX split band. Being new to ham radio in general I'm not clear on whether I need a duplexer built onto the Yagi. Arrow and others sell them this way, but isn't my FT-60R already taking care of it as-is? In other words, all I want to do is replace the stock antenna with a Yagi. So if it works as-is, shouldn't it work with the Yagi connected instead of the rubber duck?
Thanks!
I've already figured out how to program my FT-60R to TX/RX split band. Being new to ham radio in general I'm not clear on whether I need a duplexer built onto the Yagi. Arrow and others sell them this way, but isn't my FT-60R already taking care of it as-is? In other words, all I want to do is replace the stock antenna with a Yagi. So if it works as-is, shouldn't it work with the Yagi connected instead of the rubber duck?
Thanks!