Automatic GS Tracking Satellites Software
Dear friend or member of AMSAT,
The Radio Amateur Society of Thailand under the patronage of His Majesty the King (RAST) has received support and funding for the JAISAT-1 project from Thailand's regulator, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission from its Fund for the Research and Development of Broadcasting, Television and Telecommunications for Public Benefit - BTFP.
Construction of the Linear Transponder has been completed and this module is now in the process of construction and assembly by Innovative Solutions in Space (ISIS) in the Netherlands. The society has also received permission from the NBTC to set up a Ground Station (GS) with the callsign HS0AJ together with funding to purchase an Icom IC-9100 transceiver, a G5500 rotor together with computer equipment to be used at the GS HS0AJ and this has now been set up and completed.
However, we have encountered problems in finding an appropriate program for automatic tracking of the satellite. We have installed the Ham Radio Deluxe program on the Windows 10 operating system on the computer but we have encountered many problems such as the IC-9100 driver being unable to communicate with the computer while the Ham Radio Deluxe program has been unable to control or send commands to the Fox Delta Antenna Rotor Control.
The primary purpose of the HS0AJ ground station is to track all amateur radio satellites that pass over Thailand in all modes by setting up a tracking schedule plan for automatic tracking on a daily or weekly basis. Our goal is to forward the audio of satellite signals from the Icom IC-9100 as they pass over Thailand to the RAST website to enable Thai amateur radio operators to monitor these signals online in RAST website and Echolink program.
RAST would like to seek advice from our AMSAT friends worldwide regarding any recommendations of a automated satellite tracking program suitable for the objectives of our ground station.
Thanking you in advance and with respect,
Tanan Rangseeprom, JAISAT Project Manager
Sawadeekrap Khun Tanan,
Good to head about your satellite project and its progress.
As for automatic antenna controlling of antenna and IC-9100H, do take a look at WXtrack. We have used this successfully for a few amateur ground station setup here and we are happy with its flexibility and ability to switch as scheduled automatically (although you need the paid version to unlock this feature).
WXtrack communicates with the IC-9100H directly but requires WISPDDE to communicate with the LVB tracker. Both software works fine on Windows 7 - we have not tested this on Windows 8 or 10 yet.
Hope this information helps and I wish you all the best with your mission.
73, Sion Chow Q. C., 9M2CQC, WQ2C, JG1XHM, 9V1QC, ex: 9W2QC, AB3IO
On 9 Jun 2017, at 13:14, Tanan Rangseeprom nanrspm@gmail.com wrote:
Dear friend or member of AMSAT,
The Radio Amateur Society of Thailand under the patronage of His Majesty the King (RAST) has received support and funding for the JAISAT-1 project from Thailand's regulator, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission from its Fund for the Research and Development of Broadcasting, Television and Telecommunications for Public Benefit - BTFP.
Construction of the Linear Transponder has been completed and this module is now in the process of construction and assembly by Innovative Solutions in Space (ISIS) in the Netherlands. The society has also received permission from the NBTC to set up a Ground Station (GS) with the callsign HS0AJ together with funding to purchase an Icom IC-9100 transceiver, a G5500 rotor together with computer equipment to be used at the GS HS0AJ and this has now been set up and completed.
However, we have encountered problems in finding an appropriate program for automatic tracking of the satellite. We have installed the Ham Radio Deluxe program on the Windows 10 operating system on the computer but we have encountered many problems such as the IC-9100 driver being unable to communicate with the computer while the Ham Radio Deluxe program has been unable to control or send commands to the Fox Delta Antenna Rotor Control.
The primary purpose of the HS0AJ ground station is to track all amateur radio satellites that pass over Thailand in all modes by setting up a tracking schedule plan for automatic tracking on a daily or weekly basis. Our goal is to forward the audio of satellite signals from the Icom IC-9100 as they pass over Thailand to the RAST website to enable Thai amateur radio operators to monitor these signals online in RAST website and Echolink program.
RAST would like to seek advice from our AMSAT friends worldwide regarding any recommendations of a automated satellite tracking program suitable for the objectives of our ground station.
Thanking you in advance and with respect,
Tanan Rangseeprom, JAISAT Project Manager _______________________________________________ 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
I do not see the LVB tracker option in the WXtrack drop down list in V3.8.44.1060. What am I missing? --- Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side. GEO
Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana.
You won't.
IIRC, you select the Yaesu GS-232 protocol, but it's been so long since I set mine up that I don't remember.
LVB Tracker pages here: http://www.g6lvb.com/Articles/LVBTracker/
73, Jim KQ6EA (soon to be KQ0EA in DM70mn!)
On 06/09/2017 05:55 PM, GEO Badger via AMSAT-BB wrote:
I do not see the LVB tracker option in the WXtrack drop down list in V3.8.44.1060. What am I missing? --- Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side. GEO
Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana. _______________________________________________ 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
Thanks. Been there done that. I saw that, GS232, under the CX6DD selection. No joy. I opened the DDE and am able to control the rotors remotely so I know the com port is working, but no tracking. Still pushing buttons. -!8^) --- Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side. GEO
Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana.
From: Jim Jerzycke kq6ea@verizon.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Friday, June 9, 2017 11:41 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Automatic GS Tracking Satellites Software
You won't.
IIRC, you select the Yaesu GS-232 protocol, but it's been so long since I set mine up that I don't remember.
LVB Tracker pages here: http://www.g6lvb.com/Articles/LVBTracker/
73, Jim KQ6EA (soon to be KQ0EA in DM70mn!)
On 06/09/2017 05:55 PM, GEO Badger via AMSAT-BB wrote:
I do not see the LVB tracker option in the WXtrack drop down list in V3.8.44.1060. What am I missing? --- Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side. GEO
Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana. _______________________________________________ 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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Have you selected the tracking function in the software? You click the "R" button in the upper left corner of the display screen, and if it indicates "R+" it should be able to control the rotors.
And don't forget to calibrate them! I use the command line function ("DOS Box") to do it, but again, I forget the name of the program I used.
Jim
On 06/09/2017 06:56 PM, GEO Badger wrote:
Thanks. Been there done that.
I saw that, GS232, under the CX6DD selection. No joy. I opened the DDE and am able to control the rotors remotely so I know the com port is working, but no tracking. Still pushing buttons. -!8^)
Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side. GEO
Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana.
*From:* Jim Jerzycke kq6ea@verizon.net *To:* amsat-bb@amsat.org *Sent:* Friday, June 9, 2017 11:41 AM *Subject:* Re: [amsat-bb] Automatic GS Tracking Satellites Software
You won't.
IIRC, you select the Yaesu GS-232 protocol, but it's been so long since I set mine up that I don't remember.
LVB Tracker pages here: http://www.g6lvb.com/Articles/LVBTracker/
73, Jim KQ6EA (soon to be KQ0EA in DM70mn!)
On 06/09/2017 05:55 PM, GEO Badger via AMSAT-BB wrote:
I do not see the LVB tracker option in the WXtrack drop down list in
V3.8.44.1060. What am I missing? ---
Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side. GEO
http://www.w3ab.org http://www.w3ab.org/
Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana.
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makes this open forum available
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Perhaps worth try http://amsat.org.ar/pass.exe
Using wispdde controls Rotor & Dopplers
It is the executable of http://amsat.org.ar/pass.htm
73, lu7abf, Pedro
On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 4:04 PM, Jim Jerzycke kq6ea@verizon.net wrote:
Have you selected the tracking function in the software? You click the "R" button in the upper left corner of the display screen, and if it indicates "R+" it should be able to control the rotors.
And don't forget to calibrate them! I use the command line function ("DOS Box") to do it, but again, I forget the name of the program I used.
Jim
On 06/09/2017 06:56 PM, GEO Badger wrote:
Thanks. Been there done that.
I saw that, GS232, under the CX6DD selection. No joy. I opened the DDE and am able to control the rotors remotely so I know the com port is working, but no tracking. Still pushing buttons. -!8^)
Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side. GEO
Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana.
*From:* Jim Jerzycke kq6ea@verizon.net *To:* amsat-bb@amsat.org *Sent:* Friday, June 9, 2017 11:41 AM *Subject:* Re: [amsat-bb] Automatic GS Tracking Satellites Software
You won't.
IIRC, you select the Yaesu GS-232 protocol, but it's been so long since I set mine up that I don't remember.
LVB Tracker pages here: http://www.g6lvb.com/Articles/LVBTracker/
73, Jim KQ6EA (soon to be KQ0EA in DM70mn!)
On 06/09/2017 05:55 PM, GEO Badger via AMSAT-BB wrote:
I do not see the LVB tracker option in the WXtrack drop down list in V3.8.44.1060. What am I missing? --- Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side. GEO
http://www.w3ab.org http://www.w3ab.org/
Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana.
Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. mailto: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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Thanks Pedro for that site. I can control the rotors with the dde, but not track from the WXTrack program. --- Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side. GEO
Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana.
From: Pedro Converso pconver@gmail.com To: Jim Jerzycke kq6ea@verizon.net Cc: GEO Badger w3ab@yahoo.com; "amsat-bb@amsat.org" amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Friday, June 9, 2017 12:15 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Automatic GS Tracking Satellites Software
Perhaps worth try http://amsat.org.ar/pass.exe
Using wispdde controls Rotor & Dopplers
It is the executable of http://amsat.org.ar/pass.htm
73, lu7abf, Pedro
On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 4:04 PM, Jim Jerzycke kq6ea@verizon.net wrote:
Have you selected the tracking function in the software? You click the "R" button in the upper left corner of the display screen, and if it indicates "R+" it should be able to control the rotors.
And don't forget to calibrate them! I use the command line function ("DOS Box") to do it, but again, I forget the name of the program I used.
Jim
On 06/09/2017 06:56 PM, GEO Badger wrote:
Thanks. Been there done that.
I saw that, GS232, under the CX6DD selection. No joy. I opened the DDE and am able to control the rotors remotely so I know the com port is working, but no tracking. Still pushing buttons. -!8^)
Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side. GEO
Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana.
*From:* Jim Jerzycke kq6ea@verizon.net *To:* amsat-bb@amsat.org *Sent:* Friday, June 9, 2017 11:41 AM *Subject:* Re: [amsat-bb] Automatic GS Tracking Satellites Software
You won't.
IIRC, you select the Yaesu GS-232 protocol, but it's been so long since I set mine up that I don't remember.
LVB Tracker pages here: http://www.g6lvb.com/Articles/LVBTracker/
73, Jim KQ6EA (soon to be KQ0EA in DM70mn!)
On 06/09/2017 05:55 PM, GEO Badger via AMSAT-BB wrote:
I do not see the LVB tracker option in the WXtrack drop down list in V3.8.44.1060. What am I missing? --- Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side. GEO
http://www.w3ab.org http://www.w3ab.org/
Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana.
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Oh, D'OH!
I thought you were using SatPC32.......
Never mind, and sorry for the confusion.....
73, Jim
On 06/09/2017 08:19 PM, GEO Badger wrote:
Thanks Pedro for that site.
I can control the rotors with the dde, but not track from the WXTrack program.
Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side. GEO
Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana.
*From:* Pedro Converso pconver@gmail.com *To:* Jim Jerzycke kq6ea@verizon.net *Cc:* GEO Badger w3ab@yahoo.com; "amsat-bb@amsat.org" amsat-bb@amsat.org *Sent:* Friday, June 9, 2017 12:15 PM *Subject:* Re: [amsat-bb] Automatic GS Tracking Satellites Software
Perhaps worth try http://amsat.org.ar/pass.exe
Using wispdde controls Rotor & Dopplers
It is the executable of http://amsat.org.ar/pass.htm
73, lu7abf, Pedro
On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 4:04 PM, Jim Jerzycke <kq6ea@verizon.net mailto:kq6ea@verizon.net> wrote:
Have you selected the tracking function in the software? You click
the "R"
button in the upper left corner of the display screen, and if it
indicates
"R+" it should be able to control the rotors.
And don't forget to calibrate them! I use the command line function
("DOS
Box") to do it, but again, I forget the name of the program I used.
Jim
On 06/09/2017 06:56 PM, GEO Badger wrote:
Thanks. Been there done that.
I saw that, GS232, under the CX6DD selection. No joy. I opened the
DDE and
am able to control the rotors remotely so I know the com port is
working,
but no tracking. Still pushing buttons. -!8^)
Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side. GEO
http://www.w3ab.org http://www.w3ab.org/
Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana.
*From:* Jim Jerzycke <kq6ea@verizon.net mailto:kq6ea@verizon.net> *To:* amsat-bb@amsat.org mailto:amsat-bb@amsat.org *Sent:* Friday, June 9, 2017 11:41 AM *Subject:* Re: [amsat-bb] Automatic GS Tracking Satellites Software
You won't.
IIRC, you select the Yaesu GS-232 protocol, but it's been so long since I set mine up that I don't remember.
LVB Tracker pages here: http://www.g6lvb.com/Articles/LVBTracker/
73, Jim KQ6EA (soon to be KQ0EA in DM70mn!)
On 06/09/2017 05:55 PM, GEO Badger via AMSAT-BB wrote:
I do not see the LVB tracker option in the WXtrack drop down list in V3.8.44.1060. What am I missing? --- Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side. GEO
http://www.w3ab.org http://www.w3ab.org/http://www.w3ab.org/
Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana.
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Found an in-view bird and it's tracking. The relays they be clicking. I have no idea what I did. Probably because I didn't have a bird in view. Pedro sent me that Amsat that helps a lot. Now bookmarked Jim, thanks for your assistance. I may be taking this to Burning Man this year.--- Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side. GEO
Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana.
From: Jim Jerzycke kq6ea@verizon.net To: GEO Badger w3ab@yahoo.com; Pedro Converso pconver@gmail.com Cc: "amsat-bb@amsat.org" amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Friday, June 9, 2017 1:22 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Automatic GS Tracking Satellites Software
Oh, D'OH! I thought you were using SatPC32....... Never mind, and sorry for the confusion..... 73, Jim
On 06/09/2017 08:19 PM, GEO Badger wrote:
Thanks Pedro for that site. I can control the rotors with the dde, but not track from the WXTrack program. --- Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side. GEO
Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana.
From: Pedro Converso pconver@gmail.com To: Jim Jerzycke kq6ea@verizon.net Cc: GEO Badger w3ab@yahoo.com; "amsat-bb@amsat.org" amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Friday, June 9, 2017 12:15 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Automatic GS Tracking Satellites Software
Perhaps worth try http://amsat.org.ar/pass.exe
Using wispdde controls Rotor & Dopplers
It is the executable of http://amsat.org.ar/pass.htm
73, lu7abf, Pedro
On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 4:04 PM, Jim Jerzycke kq6ea@verizon.net wrote:
Have you selected the tracking function in the software? You click the "R" button in the upper left corner of the display screen, and if it indicates "R+" it should be able to control the rotors.
And don't forget to calibrate them! I use the command line function ("DOS Box") to do it, but again, I forget the name of the program I used.
Jim
On 06/09/2017 06:56 PM, GEO Badger wrote:
Thanks. Been there done that.
I saw that, GS232, under the CX6DD selection. No joy. I opened the DDE and am able to control the rotors remotely so I know the com port is working, but no tracking. Still pushing buttons. -!8^)
Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side. GEO
Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana.
*From:* Jim Jerzycke kq6ea@verizon.net *To:* amsat-bb@amsat.org *Sent:* Friday, June 9, 2017 11:41 AM *Subject:* Re: [amsat-bb] Automatic GS Tracking Satellites Software
You won't.
IIRC, you select the Yaesu GS-232 protocol, but it's been so long since I set mine up that I don't remember.
LVB Tracker pages here: http://www.g6lvb.com/Articles/LVBTracker/
73, Jim KQ6EA (soon to be KQ0EA in DM70mn!)
On 06/09/2017 05:55 PM, GEO Badger via AMSAT-BB wrote:
I do not see the LVB tracker option in the WXtrack drop down list in V3.8.44.1060. What am I missing? --- Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side. GEO
http://www.w3ab.org http://www.w3ab.org/
Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana.
Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. mailto: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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Yep, if the bird is below the horizon, most programs won't track it!
Glad it's working for you.
Are you using this for the APT satellites?
Jim
On 06/09/2017 08:31 PM, GEO Badger wrote:
Found an in-view bird and it's tracking. The relays they be clicking. I have no idea what I did. Probably because I didn't have a bird in view.
Pedro sent me that Amsat that helps a lot. Now bookmarked Jim, thanks for your assistance. I may be taking this to Burning Man this year.
Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side. GEO
Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana.
*From:* Jim Jerzycke kq6ea@verizon.net *To:* GEO Badger w3ab@yahoo.com; Pedro Converso pconver@gmail.com *Cc:* "amsat-bb@amsat.org" amsat-bb@amsat.org *Sent:* Friday, June 9, 2017 1:22 PM *Subject:* Re: [amsat-bb] Automatic GS Tracking Satellites Software
Oh, D'OH!
I thought you were using SatPC32.......
Never mind, and sorry for the confusion.....
73, Jim
On 06/09/2017 08:19 PM, GEO Badger wrote:
Thanks Pedro for that site.
I can control the rotors with the dde, but not track from the WXTrack program.
Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side. GEO
http://www.w3ab.org http://www.w3ab.org/
Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana.
*From:* Pedro Converso pconver@gmail.com mailto:pconver@gmail.com *To:* Jim Jerzycke kq6ea@verizon.net mailto:kq6ea@verizon.net *Cc:* GEO Badger w3ab@yahoo.com mailto:w3ab@yahoo.com; "amsat-bb@amsat.org" mailto:amsat-bb@amsat.org amsat-bb@amsat.org mailto:amsat-bb@amsat.org *Sent:* Friday, June 9, 2017 12:15 PM *Subject:* Re: [amsat-bb] Automatic GS Tracking Satellites Software
Perhaps worth try http://amsat.org.ar/pass.exe
Using wispdde controls Rotor & Dopplers
It is the executable of http://amsat.org.ar/pass.htm
73, lu7abf, Pedro
On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 4:04 PM, Jim Jerzycke <kq6ea@verizon.net mailto:kq6ea@verizon.net> wrote:
Have you selected the tracking function in the software? You click
the "R"
button in the upper left corner of the display screen, and if it
indicates
"R+" it should be able to control the rotors.
And don't forget to calibrate them! I use the command line function
("DOS
Box") to do it, but again, I forget the name of the program I used.
Jim
On 06/09/2017 06:56 PM, GEO Badger wrote:
Thanks. Been there done that.
I saw that, GS232, under the CX6DD selection. No joy. I opened the
DDE and
am able to control the rotors remotely so I know the com port is
working,
but no tracking. Still pushing buttons. -!8^)
Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side. GEO
http://www.w3ab.org http://www.w3ab.org/
Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana.
*From:* Jim Jerzycke <kq6ea@verizon.net mailto:kq6ea@verizon.net> *To:* amsat-bb@amsat.org mailto:amsat-bb@amsat.org *Sent:* Friday, June 9, 2017 11:41 AM *Subject:* Re: [amsat-bb] Automatic GS Tracking Satellites Software
You won't.
IIRC, you select the Yaesu GS-232 protocol, but it's been so long
since
I set mine up that I don't remember.
LVB Tracker pages here: http://www.g6lvb.com/Articles/LVBTracker/
73, Jim KQ6EA (soon to be KQ0EA in DM70mn!)
On 06/09/2017 05:55 PM, GEO Badger via AMSAT-BB wrote:
I do not see the LVB tracker option in the WXtrack drop down list in V3.8.44.1060. What am I missing? --- Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side. GEO
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Yep, calibrated. I don't see a "R" button on the display. In the World Map display the program shows CX6DD (GS232) then "tracking stopped" when I point at the sun. And the tracker points at the sun, I'll come back later and see if it is tracking the sun. I can't find any birds visible from my QTH at present. The ISS just popped up. I close the program then reopen it and the "tracking stopped" message is gone, but so is the ISS. I appreciate the assistance. BTW, I'm using a G-5500 controller to control a G-450 az and G-500A el rotors. --- Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side. GEO
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From: Jim Jerzycke kq6ea@verizon.net To: GEO Badger w3ab@yahoo.com; "amsat-bb@amsat.org" amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Friday, June 9, 2017 12:04 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Automatic GS Tracking Satellites Software
Have you selected the tracking function in the software? You click the "R" button in the upper left corner of the display screen, and if it indicates "R+" it should be able to control the rotors. And don't forget to calibrate them! I use the command line function ("DOS Box") to do it, but again, I forget the name of the program I used. Jim
On 06/09/2017 06:56 PM, GEO Badger wrote:
Thanks. Been there done that. I saw that, GS232, under the CX6DD selection. No joy. I opened the DDE and am able to control the rotors remotely so I know the com port is working, but no tracking. Still pushing buttons. -!8^) --- Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side. GEO
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From: Jim Jerzycke kq6ea@verizon.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Friday, June 9, 2017 11:41 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Automatic GS Tracking Satellites Software
You won't.
IIRC, you select the Yaesu GS-232 protocol, but it's been so long since I set mine up that I don't remember.
LVB Tracker pages here: http://www.g6lvb.com/Articles/LVBTracker/
73, Jim KQ6EA (soon to be KQ0EA in DM70mn!)
On 06/09/2017 05:55 PM, GEO Badger via AMSAT-BB wrote:
I do not see the LVB tracker option in the WXtrack drop down list in V3.8.44.1060. What am I missing? --- Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side. GEO
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