Hi, all Getting into sats and I've been poking around for software (windows). Seems like most are using SATPC32, is that the go-to tracking program? Any others that I should also consider? How about logging software, any favorites for sats? I've been using DXLab, (great for DX, not so much for sats.) Used to use LOGic, may try to configure it for satellite logging. In any event, want to use whatever I end up with just for sats and dump their logs into DXLab (hold complete station logs). Also, how about grid square chasing? I see paper (printed) grid maps for US, abut anything for windows? Found "WorkedGrids_v7, but seems to be for terrestrial, not sats. Would like something that could show current worked/confirmed grids other than on paper. Again. any ideas? Thanks -- Lee
On 12/24/16, Kim Hansen via AMSAT-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org wrote:
Hi, all Getting into sats and I've been poking around for software (windows). Seems like most are using SATPC32, is that the go-to tracking program? Any others that I should also consider?
Gpredict has a Windows version.
How about logging software, any favorites for sats? I've been using DXLab, (great for DX, not so much for sats.) Used to use LOGic, may try to configure it for satellite logging. In any event, want to use whatever I end up with just for sats and dump their logs into DXLab (hold complete station logs). Also, how about grid square chasing? I see paper (printed) grid maps for US, abut anything for windows? Found "WorkedGrids_v7, but seems to be for terrestrial, not sats. Would like something that could show current worked/confirmed grids other than on paper. Again. any ideas?
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I created a database for my contacts. I make audio recordings of the passes that I'm on and play them back later in order to enter the details, including grid squares. I use that same database for preparing my LOTW files.
Using a database makes it easy for me to check for a given station or grid square that I might have worked before as I can search for specific terms, such as callsigns.
If you have a database program, this might be worth considering as you can set it up the way you want it and you don't have to buy another software package.
73s
Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL
What database do you use? I think of SQL servers/databases when you say "database," but they require software interfaces, so I'm wondering, if you mean an SQL server/DB, what interface do you use?
73, John Brier KG4AKV
On Dec 24, 2016 18:56, "B J" va6bmj@gmail.com wrote:
On 12/24/16, Kim Hansen via AMSAT-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org wrote:
Hi, all Getting into sats and I've been poking around for software (windows).
Seems
like most are using SATPC32, is that the go-to tracking program? Any
others
that I should also consider?
Gpredict has a Windows version.
How about logging software, any favorites for sats? I've been using DXLab, (great for DX, not so much for sats.) Used to use LOGic, may try to configure it for satellite logging. In any event, want to use whatever I
end
up with just for sats and dump their logs into DXLab (hold complete
station
logs). Also, how about grid square chasing? I see paper (printed) grid maps for
US,
abut anything for windows? Found "WorkedGrids_v7, but seems to be for terrestrial, not sats. Would like something that could show current worked/confirmed grids other than on paper. Again. any ideas?
<snip>
I created a database for my contacts. I make audio recordings of the passes that I'm on and play them back later in order to enter the details, including grid squares. I use that same database for preparing my LOTW files.
Using a database makes it easy for me to check for a given station or grid square that I might have worked before as I can search for specific terms, such as callsigns.
If you have a database program, this might be worth considering as you can set it up the way you want it and you don't have to buy another software package.
73s
Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
On 12/25/16, John Brier johnbrier@gmail.com wrote:
What database do you use? I think of SQL servers/databases when you say "database," but they require software interfaces, so I'm wondering, if you mean an SQL server/DB, what interface do you use?
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I'm using Filemaker right now on my iMac. It's easy to set up and run.
I've also got machines that run FreeBSD and they can use LibreOffice, which I haven't installed yet. LO has a database component as well.
73s
Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL
Ah gotcha. I have heard good things about Filemaker.
73, John Brier KG4AKV
On Dec 24, 2016 8:48 PM, "B J" va6bmj@gmail.com wrote:
On 12/25/16, John Brier johnbrier@gmail.com wrote:
What database do you use? I think of SQL servers/databases when you say "database," but they require software interfaces, so I'm wondering, if
you
mean an SQL server/DB, what interface do you use?
<snip>
I'm using Filemaker right now on my iMac. It's easy to set up and run.
I've also got machines that run FreeBSD and they can use LibreOffice, which I haven't installed yet. LO has a database component as well.
73s
Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL
On 12/25/16, John Brier johnbrier@gmail.com wrote:
Ah gotcha. I have heard good things about Filemaker.
<snip>
I have a preference for it myself. Unfortunately, it's not available for Linux or FreeBSD.
73s
Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL
To get started quickly try Orbitron for tracking. Some believe SatPC32 is harder to setup than Orbitron, which is no longer updated, but more simple.
73, John Brier KG4AKV
On Dec 24, 2016 18:20, "Kim Hansen via AMSAT-BB" amsat-bb@amsat.org wrote:
Hi, all Getting into sats and I've been poking around for software (windows). Seems like most are using SATPC32, is that the go-to tracking program? Any others that I should also consider? How about logging software, any favorites for sats? I've been using DXLab, (great for DX, not so much for sats.) Used to use LOGic, may try to configure it for satellite logging. In any event, want to use whatever I end up with just for sats and dump their logs into DXLab (hold complete station logs). Also, how about grid square chasing? I see paper (printed) grid maps for US, abut anything for windows? Found "WorkedGrids_v7, but seems to be for terrestrial, not sats. Would like something that could show current worked/confirmed grids other than on paper. Again. any ideas? Thanks -- Lee _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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