Is the Elk Antenna better than a Arrow ant?? Thats my loaded question but not the subject of this email.
How do you use a puter to tune your radios?? Newbie wants to know!!
I didn't get a chance to try any of the birds tonite. Dialysis did a number on me today.
I want to thank youu guys for the help you have given me when I ask about something. Its a learning experience with each diguest I get. Thanks!!!
I've never heard anything on AO7 yet.
Jerry - NR5A - South Dakota www.freewebs.com/nr5a http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Minimalist_QRP_Transceivers/ http://www.cakewalkblogs.com/nr5asminimalradio/index.aspx http://nr5abeaconblog.blogspot.com/
I asked the arrow vs elk question a while back and it sparked quite a discussion, so I suggest looking back in the archive :)
On Sat, Apr 18, 2009 at 11:01 PM, Jerry Felts nr5ajerry@gmail.com wrote:
Is the Elk Antenna better than a Arrow ant?? Thats my loaded question but not the subject of this email.
How do you use a puter to tune your radios?? Newbie wants to know!!
I didn't get a chance to try any of the birds tonite. Dialysis did a number on me today.
I want to thank youu guys for the help you have given me when I ask about something. Its a learning experience with each diguest I get. Thanks!!!
I've never heard anything on AO7 yet.
Jerry - NR5A - South Dakota www.freewebs.com/nr5a http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Minimalist_QRP_Transceivers/ http://www.cakewalkblogs.com/nr5asminimalradio/index.aspx http://nr5abeaconblog.blogspot.com/ _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
Hey Jerry,
There are a number of software packages available that will allow you to connect one or two radios to your computer and provide Doppler-tuning through the program.
Here, I have installed and set up three of them - Orbitron, SatPC 32 and Ham Radio Deluxe's Beta kit with Satellite Traker - because I wanted to compare them and see how each performs. All three are available free for download, installation and use. However, it is possible to purchase a license for SatPC 32; and here in the U.S., the proceeds from that licensing goes to AMSAT, so it's another way to support the organization.
I use an Acer Aspire One netbook with an Intel Atom processor. It's not "the incredible hulk" of computing power, but it has more than enough to handle any of these programs. It also came with Windows XP. I have never used Vista and don't intend to. I've heard too many horror stories about it, although I know that many people use it without any issues.
My station uses two radios to achieve full duplex - one for transmit and one for receive. I connect each of them to the computer via USB cable and tell the programs which is which. Although each of the three programs is slightly different in terms of setup, none of them are difficult to use. And all of them work.
About your first question - I have used the Arrow and the Elk extensively. Both work. Here, at my location, with my station, the Elk is better.
I hope this helps, and I hope you're feeling better!
73,
Tim - N3TL Athens, Ga. - EM84ha -------------- Original message from Jerry Felts nr5ajerry@gmail.com: --------------
Is the Elk Antenna better than a Arrow ant?? Thats my loaded question but not the subject of this email.
How do you use a puter to tune your radios?? Newbie wants to know!!
I didn't get a chance to try any of the birds tonite. Dialysis did a number on me today.
I want to thank youu guys for the help you have given me when I ask about something. Its a learning experience with each diguest I get. Thanks!!!
I've never heard anything on AO7 yet.
Jerry - NR5A - South Dakota www.freewebs.com/nr5a http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Minimalist_QRP_Transceivers/ http://www.cakewalkblogs.com/nr5asminimalradio/index.aspx http://nr5abeaconblog.blogspot.com/ _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
Hey Jerry and welcome to the birds,
I've been more of a listener than a user for the past few years with a few flurries of activity. I am getting active again myself.
I own an Arrow to be used with the D7 or VX-8 but that has been mostly procrastination to date.
As to software, I have tried all the free packages and all are relatively decent. I used, and registered, SatPC32 for the most part and found it very good. I particularly like the fact that it will drive multiple radio types, e.g. an FT-817 and an IC-706Mk2g, or any combination of the typical DC-daylight multi-modes available today. The learning curve was a tad long for me but that may just be me. All apps have their quirks and nuances. Since I have bailed from all things Windows wherever possible, I now use MacDoppler and really like it though it will not drive the multi-mode HF/V/U radios as does SatPC32. Both MacDoppler and SatPC32 licenses are available at AMSAT for a discount.
That said. The tracking software one uses depends largely upon equipment. If you are planning to use AZ/EL rotors you need a package that includes the rotor drivers for your controller. None of them work with all rotor controllers. If you plan the hand-held antenna/ HT route you may only need something like PocketSat+, an older Windows Mobile app that displays tracks only. It works well in my smartphone and other hand-held computers.
Len Revelle N9IJ n9ij@comcast.net
On Apr 19, 2009, at 7:45 AM, n3tl@bellsouth.net wrote:
Hey Jerry,
There are a number of software packages available that will allow you to connect one or two radios to your computer and provide Doppler-tuning through the program.
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