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Today's Topics:
1. Re: controller for g5500 (Jim White)
2. Re: FW: Doppler file (Bob)
3. Re: FW: Doppler file (Stephen E. Belter)
4. AO-85 update (Andrew Glasbrenner)
5. Re: FW: Doppler file (Ted Krempa)
6. Re: FW: Doppler file (Ted Krempa)
7. Re: FW: Doppler file (Dave Taylor)
8. Re: sdr receiver (Ernie)
9. Re: FW: Doppler file (Bob)
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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2018 16:36:18 -0700
From: Jim White <jim@?????????????????.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] controller for g5500
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Second the motion on the Green Heron.? We have one here on our EME array
and have put them in around the country for antennas from Yagis with
G5500's to 3 meter dishes.? Jeff's support is excellent.? The ones we
have put in have been rock solid.
Jim
On 12/19/2018 3:54 PM, Greg wrote:
> The Green Heron is Excellent!
>
> Greg
> W4GHW
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Dec 19, 2018, at 1:15 PM, Dave Webb KB1PVH <kb1pvh@?????.???> wrote:
>>
>> Here are some of the popular rotor interfaces in no particular order.
>>
>> LVB Tracker from AMSAT
>> https://www.amsat.org/product/lvb-tracker-complete/
>>
>> ERC-M
>> http://www.vibroplex.com/contents/en-us/d79.html
>>
>> EA4TX controller https://ea4tx.com/en/products-page/ars-usb/
>>
>> Fox Delta ST2
>> http://www.foxdelta.com/products/st2-rs232.htm
>>
>> Green Heron RT21
>> https://www.greenheronengineering.com/RT_Overview.php
>>
>> Dave-KB1PVH
>>
>>
>> Sent from my Galaxy S9
>>
>>> On Wed, Dec 19, 2018, 12:41 PM James Brown <jimki6wj@?????????.??? wrote:
>>>
>>> What choices are there for G5500 rotator control via USB?
>>>
>>> Recently tried ERC M but it failed and support is poor!
>>>
>>> Jim
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Message: 2
Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2018 18:57:51 -0500
From: Bob <WB4SON@?????.???>
To: Ted Krempa <k7trkradio@???????.???>, AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FW: Doppler file
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Hi Ted,
As nice as it would seem, it really isn't possible to automatically update
the DOPPLER.SQF file. The most important reason is that each station has a
different transmit and receive offset due to different RX and TX chain
frequency calibration, drift, etc. It would be possible to have a baseline
SQF file (without compensation) and a few hams do publish that.
You can manually update the Kep files yourself.
73, Bob, WB4SON
On Wed, Dec 19, 2018 at 6:36 PM Ted Krempa <k7trkradio@???????.???> wrote:
> Hello, can anyone else answer my question below.....(Joanne must be busy)
>
> Thanks, Ted
> K7TRK
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???? On Behalf Of Ted Krempa
> Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 3:49 PM
> To: 'JoAnne Maenpaa'; 'Dave'
> Cc: amsat-bb@?????.???
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Dobbler file
>
> Good stuff, Joanne...thanks
>
> One thing, though, that I have never understood, however: Does SatPC32
> properly update keps and the sqf data when the 'update' option is used in
> the program? Or do we need to keep updating manually. I can understand with
> a new sat, manually trying to find the right data, but after the sats are
> rolling along for a few weeks the normal sites that identify keps usually
> have that data current.
>
> Thanks for any input
>
> 73, Ted
> K7TRK
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???? On Behalf Of JoAnne
> Maenpaa
> Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 5:54 AM
> To: 'Dave'
> Cc: amsat-bb@?????.???
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Dobbler file
>
> Perhaps these messages from the amsat-bb from a few weeks ago might offer
> a starting point?
>
> https://www.amsat.org/pipermail/amsat-bb/2018-October/069839.html
> https://www.amsat.org/pipermail/amsat-bb/2018-November/070451.html
>
> --
> 73 de JoAnne K9JKM
> k9jkm@?????.???
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???? On Behalf Of Dave
> > Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 7:40 AM
> > To: James McIrvin
> > Cc: amsat-bb@?????.???
> > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Dobbler file
> >
> > I?m not sure if you received a private response but I have a similar
> issue.
> > I tried to use SatPC32 the other day and found many of the satellite
> > frequencies were not correct. I?m going to have manually edit a bunch of
> > them unless I can find someone with a good set of files.
> >
> > Dave
> > N2OA
>
>
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Message: 3
Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:53:37 +0000
From: "Stephen E. Belter" <seb@??????.???>
To: Bob <WB4SON@?????.???>
Cc: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>, Ted Krempa <k7trkradio@???????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FW: Doppler file
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Ted,
There is a window that allows you to download and update the Keps. Any
changes to the sqf files for new satellites or modes are performed by you
manually.
73, Steve N9IP
--
Steve Belter, seb@??????.???
> On Dec 19, 2018, at 7:00 PM, Bob <WB4SON@?????.???> wrote:
>
> Hi Ted,
>
> As nice as it would seem, it really isn't possible to automatically update
> the DOPPLER.SQF file. The most important reason is that each station has a
> different transmit and receive offset due to different RX and TX chain
> frequency calibration, drift, etc. It would be possible to have a baseline
> SQF file (without compensation) and a few hams do publish that.
>
> You can manually update the Kep files yourself.
>
> 73, Bob, WB4SON
>
>
>> On Wed, Dec 19, 2018 at 6:36 PM Ted Krempa <k7trkradio@???????.???> wrote:
>>
>> Hello, can anyone else answer my question below.....(Joanne must be busy)
>>
>> Thanks, Ted
>> K7TRK
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???? On Behalf Of Ted Krempa
>> Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 3:49 PM
>> To: 'JoAnne Maenpaa'; 'Dave'
>> Cc: amsat-bb@?????.???
>> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Dobbler file
>>
>> Good stuff, Joanne...thanks
>>
>> One thing, though, that I have never understood, however: Does SatPC32
>> properly update keps and the sqf data when the 'update' option is used in
>> the program? Or do we need to keep updating manually. I can understand with
>> a new sat, manually trying to find the right data, but after the sats are
>> rolling along for a few weeks the normal sites that identify keps usually
>> have that data current.
>>
>> Thanks for any input
>>
>> 73, Ted
>> K7TRK
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???? On Behalf Of JoAnne
>> Maenpaa
>> Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 5:54 AM
>> To: 'Dave'
>> Cc: amsat-bb@?????.???
>> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Dobbler file
>>
>> Perhaps these messages from the amsat-bb from a few weeks ago might offer
>> a starting point?
>>
>> https://www.amsat.org/pipermail/amsat-bb/2018-October/069839.html
>> https://www.amsat.org/pipermail/amsat-bb/2018-November/070451.html
>>
>> --
>> 73 de JoAnne K9JKM
>> k9jkm@?????.???
>>
>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???? On Behalf Of Dave
>>> Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 7:40 AM
>>> To: James McIrvin
>>> Cc: amsat-bb@?????.???
>>> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Dobbler file
>>>
>>> I?m not sure if you received a private response but I have a similar
>> issue.
>>> I tried to use SatPC32 the other day and found many of the satellite
>>> frequencies were not correct. I?m going to have manually edit a bunch of
>>> them unless I can find someone with a good set of files.
>>>
>>> Dave
>>> N2OA
>>
>>
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Message: 4
Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2018 20:12:22 -0500
From: "Andrew Glasbrenner" <glasbrenner@??????????.???>
To: "'Amsat BB'" <amsat-bb@?????.???>, <ans-editor@?????.???>,
<bod@?????.???>, <senior-officers@?????.???>
Cc: 'KB6IGK' <kb6igk@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-85 update
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Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
All,
As you probably know, AO-85 has had issues recently with the batteries
dropping precariously low during eclipse. We think it's likely the batteries
suffered degradation due to heat during previous periods of no eclipses.
This has made it difficult to keep the satellite available for use without
endangering the batteries. Today the nominally 3.6v pack was down to 2.8v at
the end of the eclipse. That is dangerously low.
In an effort to extend the useable life of the satellite, this evening we
turned both the IHU and the transmitter off. This ceases all transmissions,
including the beacons every two minutes in both sunlit and eclipsed parts of
the orbit. We will periodically turn the satellite back on for an orbit or
two, in order to gather telemetry. If all goes as planned, we will turn the
repeater back on during the next period of no eclipses beginning around
January 24th. In the meantime, it is important to leave AO-85 tracked in
your FoxTelem setups, in order for us to gather telemetry and keep tabs on
the situation. If you do happen to hear a Veronica beacon, or either the
normal repeater or the COR/no telemetry repeater, please let the list know,
or send me an email or message directly.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we try to make the most
of the situation. Please consider supporting the AMSAT GOLF project with
your membership, and one-time or recurring donations at
https://www.amsat.org/product-category/amsat-membership/ or
https://www.amsat.org/donate/
73, Drew KO4MA
AMSAT VP Operations
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Message: 5
Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2018 16:12:33 -0800
From: "Ted Krempa" <k7trkradio@???????.???>
To: "'Bob'" <WB4SON@?????.???>, "'AMSAT-BB'" <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FW: Doppler file
Message-ID: <002f01d497f8$b4be21f0$1e3a65d0$@???????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
Ok, thanks....then what exactly does the 'update' button in SatPC32 accomplish
73, Ted
-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???? On Behalf Of Bob
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 3:58 PM
To: Ted Krempa; AMSAT-BB
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FW: Doppler file
Hi Ted,
As nice as it would seem, it really isn't possible to automatically update
the DOPPLER.SQF file. The most important reason is that each station has a
different transmit and receive offset due to different RX and TX chain
frequency calibration, drift, etc. It would be possible to have a baseline
SQF file (without compensation) and a few hams do publish that.
You can manually update the Kep files yourself.
73, Bob, WB4SON
On Wed, Dec 19, 2018 at 6:36 PM Ted Krempa <k7trkradio@???????.???> wrote:
> Hello, can anyone else answer my question below.....(Joanne must be busy)
>
> Thanks, Ted
> K7TRK
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???? On Behalf Of Ted Krempa
> Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 3:49 PM
> To: 'JoAnne Maenpaa'; 'Dave'
> Cc: amsat-bb@?????.???
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Dobbler file
>
> Good stuff, Joanne...thanks
>
> One thing, though, that I have never understood, however: Does SatPC32
> properly update keps and the sqf data when the 'update' option is used in
> the program? Or do we need to keep updating manually. I can understand with
> a new sat, manually trying to find the right data, but after the sats are
> rolling along for a few weeks the normal sites that identify keps usually
> have that data current.
>
> Thanks for any input
>
> 73, Ted
> K7TRK
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???? On Behalf Of JoAnne
> Maenpaa
> Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 5:54 AM
> To: 'Dave'
> Cc: amsat-bb@?????.???
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Dobbler file
>
> Perhaps these messages from the amsat-bb from a few weeks ago might offer
> a starting point?
>
> https://www.amsat.org/pipermail/amsat-bb/2018-October/069839.html
> https://www.amsat.org/pipermail/amsat-bb/2018-November/070451.html
>
> --
> 73 de JoAnne K9JKM
> k9jkm@?????.???
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???? On Behalf Of Dave
> > Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 7:40 AM
> > To: James McIrvin
> > Cc: amsat-bb@?????.???
> > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Dobbler file
> >
> > I?m not sure if you received a private response but I have a similar
> issue.
> > I tried to use SatPC32 the other day and found many of the satellite
> > frequencies were not correct. I?m going to have manually edit a bunch of
> > them unless I can find someone with a good set of files.
> >
> > Dave
> > N2OA
>
>
> _______________________________________________
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
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Message: 6
Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2018 17:11:45 -0800
From: "Ted Krempa" <k7trkradio@???????.???>
To: "'Stephen E. Belter'" <seb@??????.???>, "'Bob'"
<WB4SON@?????.???>
Cc: 'AMSAT-BB' <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FW: Doppler file
Message-ID: <003001d49800$fa0831d0$ee189570$@???????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
Thank you....it sounds like I have a misunderstanding about keps vs
sql....I'll read up on that
Thank you, again
73, Ted
K7TRK
-----Original Message-----
From: Stephen E. Belter [mailto:seb@??????.????
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 4:54 PM
To: Bob
Cc: Ted Krempa; AMSAT-BB
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FW: Doppler file
Ted,
There is a window that allows you to download and update the Keps. Any
changes to the sqf files for new satellites or modes are performed by you
manually.
73, Steve N9IP
--
Steve Belter, seb@??????.???
> On Dec 19, 2018, at 7:00 PM, Bob <WB4SON@?????.???> wrote:
>
> Hi Ted,
>
> As nice as it would seem, it really isn't possible to automatically update
> the DOPPLER.SQF file. The most important reason is that each station has a
> different transmit and receive offset due to different RX and TX chain
> frequency calibration, drift, etc. It would be possible to have a baseline
> SQF file (without compensation) and a few hams do publish that.
>
> You can manually update the Kep files yourself.
>
> 73, Bob, WB4SON
>
>
>> On Wed, Dec 19, 2018 at 6:36 PM Ted Krempa <k7trkradio@???????.???> wrote:
>>
>> Hello, can anyone else answer my question below.....(Joanne must be busy)
>>
>> Thanks, Ted
>> K7TRK
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???? On Behalf Of Ted Krempa
>> Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 3:49 PM
>> To: 'JoAnne Maenpaa'; 'Dave'
>> Cc: amsat-bb@?????.???
>> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Dobbler file
>>
>> Good stuff, Joanne...thanks
>>
>> One thing, though, that I have never understood, however: Does SatPC32
>> properly update keps and the sqf data when the 'update' option is used in
>> the program? Or do we need to keep updating manually. I can understand with
>> a new sat, manually trying to find the right data, but after the sats are
>> rolling along for a few weeks the normal sites that identify keps usually
>> have that data current.
>>
>> Thanks for any input
>>
>> 73, Ted
>> K7TRK
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???? On Behalf Of JoAnne
>> Maenpaa
>> Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 5:54 AM
>> To: 'Dave'
>> Cc: amsat-bb@?????.???
>> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Dobbler file
>>
>> Perhaps these messages from the amsat-bb from a few weeks ago might offer
>> a starting point?
>>
>> https://www.amsat.org/pipermail/amsat-bb/2018-October/069839.html
>> https://www.amsat.org/pipermail/amsat-bb/2018-November/070451.html
>>
>> --
>> 73 de JoAnne K9JKM
>> k9jkm@?????.???
>>
>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???? On Behalf Of Dave
>>> Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 7:40 AM
>>> To: James McIrvin
>>> Cc: amsat-bb@?????.???
>>> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Dobbler file
>>>
>>> I?m not sure if you received a private response but I have a similar
>> issue.
>>> I tried to use SatPC32 the other day and found many of the satellite
>>> frequencies were not correct. I?m going to have manually edit a bunch of
>>> them unless I can find someone with a good set of files.
>>>
>>> Dave
>>> N2OA
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. 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!
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Message: 7
Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2018 20:36:42 -0500
From: Dave Taylor <w8aas@???????.???>
To: Ted Krempa <k7trkradio@???????.???>
Cc: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FW: Doppler file
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Keps are the Keplarian elements that define a satellite?s orbit and are used
to predict its location. You have to update these every few days (daily for
ISS, which reboots its orbit from time to time). You trigger the update
manually, using the Update Keps button, and specify the update source for
the keps ? the nasabare keps from AMSAT are a good choice (they include
AO-85).
The sqf file contains information that defines the operational modes of a
satellite (frequencies, tones, modulation, and so on). This info gets
entered once when the satellite is new. It might need to change if the
frequency drifts with age or if a new satellite isn?t operating as expected,
but generally remains fixed. You edit this file with a text editor.
Dave, W8AAS
> On Dec 19, 2018, at 8:11 PM, Ted Krempa <k7trkradio@???????.???> wrote:
>
> Thank you....it sounds like I have a misunderstanding about keps vs
sql....I'll read up on that
>
> Thank you, again
>
> 73, Ted
> K7TRK
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stephen E. Belter [mailto:seb@??????.????
> Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 4:54 PM
> To: Bob
> Cc: Ted Krempa; AMSAT-BB
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FW: Doppler file
>
> Ted,
>
> There is a window that allows you to download and update the Keps. Any
changes to the sqf files for new satellites or modes are performed by you
manually.
>
> 73, Steve N9IP
> --
> Steve Belter, seb@??????.???
>
>
>> On Dec 19, 2018, at 7:00 PM, Bob <WB4SON@?????.???> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Ted,
>>
>> As nice as it would seem, it really isn't possible to automatically update
>> the DOPPLER.SQF file. The most important reason is that each station has a
>> different transmit and receive offset due to different RX and TX chain
>> frequency calibration, drift, etc. It would be possible to have a baseline
>> SQF file (without compensation) and a few hams do publish that.
>>
>> You can manually update the Kep files yourself.
>>
>> 73, Bob, WB4SON
>>
>>
>>> On Wed, Dec 19, 2018 at 6:36 PM Ted Krempa <k7trkradio@???????.???> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello, can anyone else answer my question below.....(Joanne must be busy)
>>>
>>> Thanks, Ted
>>> K7TRK
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???? On Behalf Of Ted Krempa
>>> Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 3:49 PM
>>> To: 'JoAnne Maenpaa'; 'Dave'
>>> Cc: amsat-bb@?????.???
>>> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Dobbler file
>>>
>>> Good stuff, Joanne...thanks
>>>
>>> One thing, though, that I have never understood, however: Does SatPC32
>>> properly update keps and the sqf data when the 'update' option is used in
>>> the program? Or do we need to keep updating manually. I can understand
with
>>> a new sat, manually trying to find the right data, but after the sats are
>>> rolling along for a few weeks the normal sites that identify keps usually
>>> have that data current.
>>>
>>> Thanks for any input
>>>
>>> 73, Ted
>>> K7TRK
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???? On Behalf Of JoAnne
>>> Maenpaa
>>> Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 5:54 AM
>>> To: 'Dave'
>>> Cc: amsat-bb@?????.???
>>> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Dobbler file
>>>
>>> Perhaps these messages from the amsat-bb from a few weeks ago might offer
>>> a starting point?
>>>
>>> https://www.amsat.org/pipermail/amsat-bb/2018-October/069839.html
>>> https://www.amsat.org/pipermail/amsat-bb/2018-November/070451.html
>>>
>>> --
>>> 73 de JoAnne K9JKM
>>> k9jkm@?????.???
>>>
>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???? On Behalf Of Dave
>>>> Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 7:40 AM
>>>> To: James McIrvin
>>>> Cc: amsat-bb@?????.???
>>>> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Dobbler file
>>>>
>>>> I?m not sure if you received a private response but I have a similar
>>> issue.
>>>> I tried to use SatPC32 the other day and found many of the satellite
>>>> frequencies were not correct. I?m going to have manually edit a bunch of
>>>> them unless I can find someone with a good set of files.
>>>>
>>>> Dave
>>>> N2OA
>>>
>>>
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Message: 8
Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2018 20:40:42 -0500
From: Ernie <w8eh.ernie@?????.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???? hbasri.schiers6@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] sdr receiver
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Hasan,
There are lots of YouTube videos out there on how to get started with
ham SDR. Check those out for some good detailed information.
I have both the FuncubePro+ and the new SDRPLAY Rsp1A,? SDR units. There
is good to be said about both for satellite work, I like them both. They
both work with almost all of the SDR programs out there. For software,
SDR Console is a good one to start with. Using SDR Console from
SDR-Radio.com, these two receivers work pretty much plug and play.
For cheaper SDR sticks, RTL-SDR.COM has a new and improved unit with
metal enclosure, extra filtering and ability to go into the HF region.
All for about $22 US. It doesn't match up to the two mentioned above,
but a a cheap one. :-)
Links:
http://www.funcubedongle.com/
https://www.sdrplay.com/rsp1a/
https://www.rtl-sdr.com/buy-rtl-sdr-dvb-t-dongles/
https://www.sdr-radio.com/Console
Ernie
W8EH
On 12/19/2018 5:24 PM, James Brown wrote:
> I am thinking of upgrading the station by removing the ft817 as downlink
receiver and going to SDR receiver.
>
> Looking for best data to get started and choice of SDR unit to use.
>
> Open to hearing pro and con!
>
> Also interested in raspberry pi plus SDR to do the job. I have no
experience with raspberry but appears to becoming popular.
>
> Can SATpc 32 control a sdr as it would any transceiver?
>
> Jim
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Message: 9
Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2018 20:50:10 -0500
From: Bob <WB4SON@?????.???>
To: Ted Krempa <k7trkradio@???????.???>
Cc: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FW: Doppler file
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Well there is updating the Keps (not sure if you mean that). There is also
updating your personal uplink/downlink correction factors. The latter is
why SQF files are personal. I use two different rigs (and IC-9100 at home
and a IC-910H on the road), the SQF files are different.
73, Bob
On Wed, Dec 19, 2018 at 7:12 PM Ted Krempa <k7trkradio@???????.???> wrote:
> Ok, thanks....then what exactly does the 'update' button in SatPC32
> accomplish
>
> 73, Ted
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???? On Behalf Of Bob
> Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 3:58 PM
> To: Ted Krempa; AMSAT-BB
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FW: Doppler file
>
> Hi Ted,
>
> As nice as it would seem, it really isn't possible to automatically update
> the DOPPLER.SQF file. The most important reason is that each station has a
> different transmit and receive offset due to different RX and TX chain
> frequency calibration, drift, etc. It would be possible to have a baseline
> SQF file (without compensation) and a few hams do publish that.
>
> You can manually update the Kep files yourself.
>
> 73, Bob, WB4SON
>
>
> On Wed, Dec 19, 2018 at 6:36 PM Ted Krempa <k7trkradio@???????.???> wrote:
>
> > Hello, can anyone else answer my question below.....(Joanne must be busy)
> >
> > Thanks, Ted
> > K7TRK
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???? On Behalf Of Ted
> Krempa
> > Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 3:49 PM
> > To: 'JoAnne Maenpaa'; 'Dave'
> > Cc: amsat-bb@?????.???
> > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Dobbler file
> >
> > Good stuff, Joanne...thanks
> >
> > One thing, though, that I have never understood, however: Does SatPC32
> > properly update keps and the sqf data when the 'update' option is used in
> > the program? Or do we need to keep updating manually. I can understand
> with
> > a new sat, manually trying to find the right data, but after the sats are
> > rolling along for a few weeks the normal sites that identify keps usually
> > have that data current.
> >
> > Thanks for any input
> >
> > 73, Ted
> > K7TRK
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???? On Behalf Of JoAnne
> > Maenpaa
> > Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 5:54 AM
> > To: 'Dave'
> > Cc: amsat-bb@?????.???
> > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Dobbler file
> >
> > Perhaps these messages from the amsat-bb from a few weeks ago might offer
> > a starting point?
> >
> > https://www.amsat.org/pipermail/amsat-bb/2018-October/069839.html
> > https://www.amsat.org/pipermail/amsat-bb/2018-November/070451.html
> >
> > --
> > 73 de JoAnne K9JKM
> > k9jkm@?????.???
> >
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???? On Behalf Of Dave
> > > Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 7:40 AM
> > > To: James McIrvin
> > > Cc: amsat-bb@?????.???
> > > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Dobbler file
> > >
> > > I?m not sure if you received a private response but I have a similar
> > issue.
> > > I tried to use SatPC32 the other day and found many of the satellite
> > > frequencies were not correct. I?m going to have manually edit a bunch
> of
> > > them unless I can find someone with a good set of files.
> > >
> > > Dave
> > > N2OA
> >
> >
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