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
Lee,
Recommended satellite tracking programs for — Windows: SatPC32 MacOS: MacDoppler Linux: Gpredict
Recommended logging programs for satellite contacts — Windows: N3FJP’s ACLog, and DXLab
Recommended program for creating grid maps of worked/confirmed grids — Windows: GcmWin
Download link and recommended setup for GcmWin can be found at http://www.papays.com/sat/gridmaps/gridmaps.html
Welcome to the satellites!
73, Steve N9IP -- Steve Belter, seb@wintek.com
On 12/24/16, 4:16 PM, "AMSAT-BB on behalf of Kim Hansen via AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org on behalf of 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
Lee,
I use Logic 9 for all my logging including the satellites.
Frank K6FW
On 12/24/16 4:34 PM, Stephen E. Belter wrote:
Lee,
Recommended satellite tracking programs for — Windows: SatPC32 MacOS: MacDoppler Linux: Gpredict
Recommended logging programs for satellite contacts — Windows: N3FJP’s ACLog, and DXLab
Recommended program for creating grid maps of worked/confirmed grids — Windows: GcmWin
Download link and recommended setup for GcmWin can be found at http://www.papays.com/sat/gridmaps/gridmaps.html
Welcome to the satellites!
73, Steve N9IP
Steve Belter, seb@wintek.com
On 12/24/16, 4:16 PM, "AMSAT-BB on behalf of Kim Hansen via AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org on behalf of 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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GcmWin also runs on Linux
73,
Mac / AE5PH
On 12/24/2016 06:34 PM, Stephen E. Belter wrote:
Lee,
Recommended satellite tracking programs for — Windows: SatPC32 MacOS: MacDoppler Linux: Gpredict
Recommended logging programs for satellite contacts — Windows: N3FJP’s ACLog, and DXLab
Recommended program for creating grid maps of worked/confirmed grids — Windows: GcmWin
Download link and recommended setup for GcmWin can be found at http://www.papays.com/sat/gridmaps/gridmaps.html
Welcome to the satellites!
73, Steve N9IP
Steve Belter, seb@wintek.com
On 12/24/16, 4:16 PM, "AMSAT-BB on behalf of Kim Hansen via AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org on behalf of 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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On 12/25/16, Stephen E. Belter seb@wintek.com wrote:
Lee,
Recommended satellite tracking programs for — Windows: SatPC32 MacOS: MacDoppler Linux: Gpredict
Gpredict is also available in Mac and Windows versions. I've only used the one for Linux and it requires Hamlib to be installed as well in order to control the radio. Several Linux distributions have both in their repositories.
Recommended logging programs for satellite contacts — Windows: N3FJP’s ACLog, and DXLab
Recommended program for creating grid maps of worked/confirmed grids — Windows: GcmWin
Download link and recommended setup for GcmWin can be found at http://www.papays.com/sat/gridmaps/gridmaps.html
Welcome to the satellites!
73, Steve N9IP
Steve Belter, seb@wintek.com
<snip>
VQLog3.1 by EA6VQ excellent log for Sats and others VHF-SHF QSOs!
Merry Xmas.
-----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of B J Sent: Sunday, December 25, 2016 3:53 AM To: Stephen E. Belter seb@wintek.com Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Satellite logging software
On 12/25/16, Stephen E. Belter seb@wintek.com wrote:
Lee,
Recommended satellite tracking programs for Windows: SatPC32 MacOS: MacDoppler Linux: Gpredict
Gpredict is also available in Mac and Windows versions. I've only used the one for Linux and it requires Hamlib to be installed as well in order to control the radio. Several Linux distributions have both in their repositories.
Recommended logging programs for satellite contacts Windows: N3FJP s ACLog, and DXLab
Recommended program for creating grid maps of worked/confirmed grids Windows: GcmWin
Download link and recommended setup for GcmWin can be found at http://www.papays.com/sat/gridmaps/gridmaps.html
Welcome to the satellites!
73, Steve N9IP
Steve Belter, seb@wintek.com
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Lee
Look for VQlog too. I use it for logging all contacts, and is great for sat-qso's. It uses the uplink frequency as reference for a sat qso, and not the downlink freq!
Best 73's
Jerry
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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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