Based on reading posts here and elsewhere that it just doesn't work very well for that purpose. It's a wonderful program for many things, but Doppler correction on linear transponders just doesn't seem to work well.
I know a ton of hams that successfully use SatPC32 to computer control their stations. I do not know of any that use HRD. If anyone does, please comment!
I have never personally used computer control because my operating conditions make it quite difficult to implement (perhaps I could strap a Windows 8 tablet running SatPC32 to my arm). When you are just getting started it's best to learn to tune manually anyway. You don't want to lose out on a rare grid or country just because your computer control stops working for whatever reason!
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Wed, Jun 24, 2015 at 2:00 PM, Mvivona Mvivona@yahoo.com wrote:
I'm confused. How do you know it doesn't work if you don't know what the issue is? Just sayin'.
Michael Vivona Sent from my iPad
On Jun 24, 2015, at 1:41 PM, Paul Stoetzer n8hm@arrl.net wrote:
The automatic Doppler control does not work properly. I've never tried it, so I'm not sure what the actual issue is.
SatPC32 is the way to go for computer control on the linear transponders.
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Wed, Jun 24, 2015 at 12:43 PM, Vivona, Michael (CMG-Orlando) michael.vivona@wftv.com wrote:
I am trying to get a clarification about using HamRadioDeluxe and linear birds. I have heard on several occasions that HRD and its associated satellite tracking module works fine for FM birds but not for linear birds. Can someone please clarify what the actual issue is? I currently have HRD version 6X and I am looking to purchase an IC9100 to mate it with. I have contacted the HRD support folks, but the answer I get is: "not sure, try it". Well, I don't have the IC9100 yet so I can't try it. I have permission from my local AES outlet store to connect up my laptop to one of there IC9100 before I buy it. So, I need to know what the actual problem is with HRD and linear birds so I can try it in person. I hope to get to the bottom of this once and for all.thanks in advance for anyone that wants to jump in on this.
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