TH-UV88 vs GT5R

[WRPH745]

I am working on a satellite project.

I have two turnstiles that I will mount in my attic.  Each antenna will connect to an 5w HT which will then connect to a Digirig connected to my computer.

This will be an always on installation so I will be using a battery eliminator for each radio. 

Any suggestion on what HT to use?  As suggested by the title I am looking at the TH-UV88 and the GT5R which both have an available Battery Eliminator.

 

Thanks,

 

Robert

[WRQC527]

1 hour ago, WRPH745 said:

I am working on a satellite project.

Is this for AMSAT?

[WRPH745]

No just me having fun playing radio.

[WRQC527]

2 hours ago, WRPH745 said:

 

I have two turnstiles that I will mount in my attic.

Are you expecting a lot of pedestrian traffic IN the attic? 

[WRPH745]

9 minutes ago, WRQC527 said:

Are you expecting a lot of pedestrian traffic IN the attic? 

Why yes, I have one 70cm turnstile for smaller animals like squirrels and a 2m turnstile for larger animals like opossums and raccoons.

[KAF6045]

4 hours ago, WRQC527 said:

Are you expecting a lot of pedestrian traffic IN the attic? 

Not sure if I should take that seriously, or as a joke...

"Turnstile" is, as I recall, a twisted, circular polarized antenna

[SteveShannon]

12 minutes ago, KAF6045 said:

Not sure if I should take that seriously, or as a joke...

"Turnstile" is, as I recall, a twisted, circular polarized antenna

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turnstile_antenna

[WRQC527]

4 hours ago, KAF6045 said:

Not sure if I should take that seriously, or as a joke...

"A joke. A story with a humorous climax."

~Spock