Satellite Tracking Apps for IPhone

Bill Ress

15 Jan 2011 15 Jan '11

3:48 p.m.

Hello all,

I'm sure this has been hashed over before, but I'm revisiting the question of IPhone "app" recommendations for a satellite tracking program. I've tried "Satellite Tracker" but it doesn't correlate with my trusted desktop software. It's not even close.

I've see a few others at the App Store, but wanted to get input before trying them.

Thanks in advance...Bill - N6GHz

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Dave Webb KB1PVH

15 Jan 15 Jan

5:41 p.m.

New subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Satellite Tracking Apps for IPhone

Bill,

I have pxSat on my Ipod Touch. I don't remember if it is free or not.

Dave - KB1PVH

Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Jan 15, 2011 5:36 PM, "Bill Ress" [email protected] wrote:

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Hello all,

I'm sure this has been hashed over before, but I'm revisiting the question of IPhone "app" recommendations for a satellite tracking program. I've tried "Satellite Tracker" but it doesn't correlate with my trusted desktop software. It's not even close.

I've see a few others at the App Store, but wanted to get input before trying them.

Thanks in advance...Bill - N6GHz _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. 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

Andrew Glasbrenner

5:42 p.m.

New subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Satellite Tracking Apps for IPhone

PocketSat3. It's expensive, but well worth it IMO. I used the earlier versions on a Palm Pilot last millennium too :-)

73, Drew KO4MA

On 1/15/2011 3:48 PM, Bill Ress wrote:

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Hello all,

I'm sure this has been hashed over before, but I'm revisiting the question of IPhone "app" recommendations for a satellite tracking program. I've tried "Satellite Tracker" but it doesn't correlate with my trusted desktop software. It's not even close.

I've see a few others at the App Store, but wanted to get input before trying them.

Thanks in advance...Bill - N6GHz _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. 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

normn3ykf＠stny.rr.com

6:08 p.m.

New subject: [amsat-bb] vo-52 and the linear transponder

Hi all!! Have been reading the mail regarding the lack of activity on vo-52. Have made several attempts in the past to work this bird.

Given that the 144 MHz uplink is lsb and the downlink is usb (inverting), what should I expect in terms of doppler shift?

I would assume that the downlink will shift up (assuming that the bird is ascending), and down when it is descending (away). Or do I have it backwards?

How much will it shift?

I can hear the bird, and do have the necessary gear.

Thanks, Norm n3ykf

i8cvs

16 Jan 16 Jan

11:33 a.m.

New subject: [amsat-bb] Re: vo-52 and the linear transponder

----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: "amsat bb" [email protected] Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2011 12:08 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] vo-52 and the linear transponder

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Hi all!! Given that the 144 MHz uplink is lsb and the downlink is usb (inverting),

what should I expect in terms of doppler > shift?

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Thanks, Norm n3ykf

Hi Norm, N3YKF

The VO-52 uplink is 435 MHz LSB and the downlink in 145 MHz USB (inverting transponder ) so that the total doppler shift is the difference of both dopplers.

73" de

i8CVS Domenico

Rick Tejera

15 Jan 15 Jan

5:52 p.m.

New subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Satellite Tracking Apps for IPhone

Bill,

I use Satellite tracker on my iPod quite successfully, the prediction match up quite nicely with both Satscape & Satpc32. That being said I also have Pro sat, which I don't particularly like, for me that's the one I can't get to match up with my Pc based programs. Px sat is nice but doesn't have a sky view like Sat tracker, It does have an alarm function that pops up a reminder that a pass is imminent. That is its main purpose for me.

For completeness, I just finally bucked down and paid the $24.99 for Pocket Sat. I used this one on my old palm pilot, Still have that as a back up when all else fails). If you've use pocket sat in one of it's other platforms it will look familiar. The big advantage is the number of birds it can track at any one time. The one thing it is missing (for me anyway) is on the pass prediction window, the az of the max elevation. I mount my antenna on an old telescope mount and need to align the mount so it points to the correct azimuth at max el. Not a big deal as I can get that from other sources (mainly Satscape) or deduce it from the start & end AZ.

Can't think of any obvious reasons why your Sat tracker app is not jibing with other apps. I like it because I can add the frequencies for each bird and it will show the Doppler correct frequency, helps me know when to tune (I use an HT for sat ops)

Just my 0.612 Malaysian Ringgits worth. Hope it helps

73 Clear Skies

Rick Tejera Editor SACnews, Public Outreach Coordinator Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org [email protected] K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452

-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Bill Ress Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2011 13:48 To: amsat bb Subject: [amsat-bb] Satellite Tracking Apps for IPhone

Hello all,

I've see a few others at the App Store, but wanted to get input before trying them.

Thanks in advance...Bill - N6GHz _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. 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

KL7CN

5:56 p.m.

New subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Satellite Tracking Apps for IPhone

I really like GoSatWatch.

-- bag

Sent from an iPhone; replies are brief, but still attempt to be witty.

On Jan 15, 2011, at 12:48, Bill Ress [email protected] wrote:

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Hello all,

I'm sure this has been hashed over before, but I'm revisiting the question of IPhone "app" recommendations for a satellite tracking program. I've tried "Satellite Tracker" but it doesn't correlate with my trusted desktop software. It's not even close.

I've see a few others at the App Store, but wanted to get input before trying them.

Thanks in advance...Bill - N6GHz _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. 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

Bill Ress

9:38 p.m.

New subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Satellite Tracking Apps for IPhone

Thanks to all who responded regarding their suggestions for an IPhone satellite tracking app.

First off, my problem with Satellite Tracker was my entry of longitude. I failed to enter a "-" for west. With that done it's looking good. Very simple to use without all the frills.

I also down downloaded pxSat and decided to pay the $29+ for PocketSat3 since it was highly recommended by Drew and others. pxSat took a little to figure out and offers a few nice features over Satellite Tracker.

But, in the short time using it, I really like PocketSat3 since it is feature rich. So again you get what you pay for. Thanks to all who pointed out my options.

Regards...Bill - N6GHz

KL7CN wrote:

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I really like GoSatWatch.

-- bag

Sent from an iPhone; replies are brief, but still attempt to be witty.

On Jan 15, 2011, at 12:48, Bill Ress [email protected] wrote:

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Hello all,

I'm sure this has been hashed over before, but I'm revisiting the question of IPhone "app" recommendations for a satellite tracking program. I've tried "Satellite Tracker" but it doesn't correlate with my trusted desktop software. It's not even close.

I've see a few others at the App Store, but wanted to get input before trying them.

Thanks in advance...Bill - N6GHz _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. 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

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Joe

16 Jan 16 Jan

8:38 a.m.

New subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Satellite Tracking Apps for IPhone

Not sure if they have it for Iphone but HAMSAT for droid is great!!!

Joe KI4TZ

Bill Ress wrote:

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Hello all,

I'm sure this has been hashed over before, but I'm revisiting the question of IPhone "app" recommendations for a satellite tracking program. I've tried "Satellite Tracker" but it doesn't correlate with my trusted desktop software. It's not even close.

I've see a few others at the App Store, but wanted to get input before trying them.

Thanks in advance...Bill - N6GHz _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. 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

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