Mike:
Thank you for your email.
Quite pleased you joined the satellite group; lots of fun.
There are several satellite operators like myself who are using both HRD for the satellite tracking, next pases, etc. (HRD has very nice graphics) and SatPC 32 as the engine to run the doppler control on the radio (especially the IC-9700) via CAT control along with the rotor control via USB.
Recommend acquiring SatPC32 and perform a side by side software comparison on a WIN10 PC. SatPC32 does have a learning curve, but at the end of the day it works quite well for doppler control on FM, and linear birds along with the rotor control (flip mode, 720 degree mode, models and controllers, etc.). Erich is very responsive and supportive of the software.
My experience with HRD and issues with the program relate to the doppler and rotor control.
- HRD doppler control: - FM - Passable. Radio performing most of the dopper control. - Linear - Manual Control via the radio VFO is sluggish and eventually will lock up. - Difficult to "find yourself" and execute minor uplink adjustments to stay on frequency. - HRD Rotor control - Passable - But is sluggish and rotor gauges have a significant lag.
My station is an IC-9700, M2 LEO arrays, Green Heron Controller with a Yaesu G5500 (also have a 12PRSAT from Portable Rotators for rover/Field Day work).
If I can be of any assistance, please let me know as I would be happy to participate in your endeavors. However, I am not a SW programmer.
73, Doug WA6RLR wa6rlr@gmail.com
On Mon, Nov 1, 2021 at 7:39 AM Dr. Michael Carper, WA9PIE via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb@amsat.org> wrote:
Right! I'm pretty sure that's why this is a 'hobby'. (Golf is a better hobby than a profession... at my level anyway!)
Mike, WA9PIE, VK4EIE
On Tue, Nov 2, 2021 at 12:36 AM michael sartoretti kc2syf@gmail.com wrote:
Sounds good. good luck
Everyone loves to use and try different things.
That's the great thing about amateur radio.
mike
On Mon, Nov 1, 2021 at 10:28 AM Dr. Michael Carper, WA9PIE < mike@hrdsoftwarellc.com> wrote:
It seems about a wash to me. Nonetheless...
I'm interested in working with some folks on the HRD stuff.
Mike, WA9PIE
On Tue, Nov 2, 2021 at 12:06 AM michael sartoretti kc2syf@gmail.com wrote:
With HRD do you need an interface between the computer and rotator. if you do that is the added expanse.
You also don't need any expensive rs 232 interfaces with the S.A.T. The sat replaces that. It also controls any rotator supported by PST rotator.
Mike kc2syf
On Mon, Nov 1, 2021 at 1:37 AM Dr. Michael Carper, WA9PIE < mike@hrdsoftwarellc.com> wrote:
Sorry, I should have read the page before replying. But I'll probably get one of these so I can do a side-by-side comparison.
That said... for $189... it's still more expensive than the sum total of HRD + something like the FoxDelta ST2 USB (which is fantastic, in my opinion).
Mike, WA9PIE
On Mon, Nov 1, 2021 at 3:32 PM Dr. Michael Carper, WA9PIE < mike@hrdsoftwarellc.com> wrote:
Thanks. I'll do that.
Does it control the radio and rotor(which is why my main focus is right now)? Or is it just showing tracks (which HRD does quite well)?
Mike, WA9PIE
On Mon, Nov 1, 2021 at 3:21 PM michael sartoretti kc2syf@gmail.com wrote:
> Take a look at the S.A.T. tracker. The Satellite operators love > it. No software to install for things to go wrong. Upgrades are always > being made. > > http://www.csntechnologies.net/sat > > https://www.facebook.com/groups/2661007767499917 > > On Sun, Oct 31, 2021 at 11:48 PM Dr. Michael Carper, WA9PIE via > AMSAT-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org wrote: > >> Greetings all. >> >> I'm new to this email list. I searched the archive for "HRD" (Ham >> Radio Deluxe) related posts and I've seen a few. >> >> I don't want to turn this into a commercial for HRD. That's not my >> intention. I'm happy to take a topic offline (outside the email group). >> >> Here's my question... >> >> For those who use Ham Radio Deluxe, what problems are you having >> (recently) with satellite operations using the software? >> >> [FWIW - a lot of what I've gotten recently when I've asked seems to >> be 2nd-hand stories or memories of problems that occurred in the distant >> past. A few things have been changed recently that I hope clears some past >> problems.] >> >> I'm looking for some first-hand recent feedback about using Ham >> Radio Deluxe for satellites so I can scope out the improvements that need >> to be made. >> >> Additionally, I'm looking for someone who can help verify the >> Doppler calculations that control the frequency changes in the radio. >> In-particular, if you have experience in C++, I'm happy to let you view the >> code. >> >> What I really want to do is to make Ham Radio Deluxe the best >> possible satellite app. >> >> I've acquired my own satellite gear and I expect to be "eating my >> own dog food." So I want this to be great. >> >> Email me direct or comment here. >> >> Thanks. >> >> -- >> Mike Carper, WA9PIE https://www.qrz.com/lookup/wa9pie VK4EIE >> https://www.qrz.com/db/vk4eie >> CEO/HRD Software, LLC >> mike@hrdsoftwarellc.com >> Makers of Ham Radio Deluxe >> www.HamRadioDeluxe.com >> >> Support https://support.hamradiodeluxe.com | Key Retrieval >> https://keyretrieval.hamradiodeluxe.com | Forums >> https://forums.hamradiodeluxe.com | Release Notes >> https://releasenotes.hamradiodeluxe.com | Manual >> https://wiki.hamradiodeluxe.com >> >> Facebook https://www.Facebook.com/HamRadioDeluxe | YouTube >> https://www.YouTube.com/HamRadioDeluxe | Twitter >> https://www.Twitter.com/HamRadioDeluxe | Instagram >> https://www.Instagram.com/HamRadioDeluxe >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum >> available >> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. >> Opinions expressed >> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official >> views of AMSAT-NA. >> Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at >> https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ >> >> View archives of this mailing list at >> https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/amsat-bb@amsat.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org >> Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at >> https://mailman.amsat.org > >
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