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    AO51 and handheld antennas

    Is it possible to work AO51 or any of the birds with a Diamond SRH77CA on a handheld?. I know the arrow antennas are preferred but just curious if anyone has actually talk on amsat with a vertical antenna on a handheld. Thanks
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    VHF SSB vertical antenna

    Can I use my Diamond X50 for 2 meter SSB comms?. I have heard that you need to use a horizontal antenna for SSB on VHF but wondering if this is necessary. Thanks
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    Icom IC-R70

    I may be able to pick up a used Icom R70 for $200 and was wondering if this is a good radio for this price. I have not heard anything bad about them but was wondering if anyone has owned one and if they were pleased with its performance. Thanks
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    Diamond X50 question

    Would anyone know if the Diamond X50 VHF/UHF base antenna needs to grounded in order to perform properly?. The reason I am asking is I have this antenna in the corner of the attic and run a Icom 2200H into it. This setup appears to work fine and I always get good reports but I was told that this...