Portable HF Radio
I have a trans-oceanic adventure coming up shortly in a light single. Need advice on HF comms please.
Has anyone out there got experience of using a portable HF unit for contact with Shanwick and the like ? I am thinking of units like the ICOM 703 or Yaesu 817. These are relatively cheap but only 5 to 10W output. Portable sounds better than luggable but I do want it to be useful as well as satisfying the regulations.
Talking of which, there a rumour I have heard that a satellite phone can be used in place of HF radio. I have my doubts. What is the current position on this ?