2M0SQL has developed a neat utility that interfaces with SatPC32 to record passes.
https://www.2m0sql.com/pass-recorder/
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Fri, Aug 14, 2020 at 1:59 PM Chris Thompson via AMSAT-BB [email protected] wrote:
Soundcard and Audacity as the recording program will work well as Zach says. The isolation transformer is a nice to have but not a requirement unless you get ground loop issues.
If you are already using the sound card for another reason then an additional cheap USB soundcard for $5 could be dedicated to that purpose. It does not need to be a super performer.
73 Chris
On Fri, Aug 14, 2020 at 12:53 PM Zach Metzinger via AMSAT-BB < [email protected]> wrote:
On 08/14/20 11:44, Gerald Payton via AMSAT-BB wrote:
I realize that many Amsat OPs are using handheld antennas and operating
portable. However, I am planning a base station using my Kenwood TS-2000. I do not visualize myself operating portable primarily that I do not have needed radios etc. and my age. UGH!
I further realize that using some sort of recorder during a pass is
almost a MUST HAVE. Besides the obvious for base station operations of a digital of an analog recorder; what other options would some of you seasoned OPs suggest.
If you have a PC sitting nearby, why not use that? The TS-2000's ACC2 socket has audio on pin 3 (MANO), which could be galvanically isolated (transformer) and routed into the line input of a soundcard.
I use this method on both my IC-746 and the FT-847 to record passes.
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