Yep - many modes, simplex or duplex. SSB, CW, AM, FM, all the digital
modes, DATV which is becoming popular on the band in Europe. Almost any
mode that exists on the other HF or VHF bands. Unfortunately 13.1 dBi is
not quite up to EME standards :-)
I use a pair of home made yagis fed as circular polarisation on this band
for satellite operation with great success.
The Tonna will be used for monitoring beacons and also for monitoring
meteor pings. The beamwidth is ideal for this.
It's all there - if you try!
Dick G4BBH


"Rob" wrote in message
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Channel Jumper wrote:
430 - 440 is not within the parameters of amateur radio for
repeaters....
You could talk simplex or work slow scan television and CW / Digital
modes and that is about it.

Only in your limited mind.