[amsat-bb] dumbest questions in the world

[John Brier]

Satpc32 seems to require more up front configuration and learning. I gave
up and used Orbitron which seems more simple and is also free. I recommend
it.
On Nov 7, 2015 9:14 AM, "Burns Fisher" <burns at fisher.cc> wrote:

> As to pass prediction programs, SatPC32 is not free, but like the book
> Drew mentioned it comes as a premium with a certain level of AMSAT
> membership.  It is one of the "gold standard" programs that includes
> automated tuning of your rig (if it has computer control) to
> compensate for doppler and steering of rotators.
>
> But another truly free resource is at
> http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/predict/index.php, an on-line
> pass prediction tool.
>
> Good luck and 73,
>
> Burns W2BFJ
>
> On Sat, Nov 7, 2015 at 8:01 AM, Andrew Glasbrenner
> <glasbrenner at mindspring.com> wrote:
> > It's not perfect and needs some additions and updates, but here is a
> > resource: http://www.amsat.org/?page_id=177
> >
> > You may also consider the Getting Started book from AMSAT, which can be
> had
> > as a free download with AMSAT membership, or purchased in hard copy from
> the
> > store at
> > http://store.amsat.org/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=33&products_id=125
> >
> > 73, Drew KO4MA
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of KG4BYN
> - Ben
> > Harold
> > Sent: Friday, November 06, 2015 11:11 PM
> > To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
> > Subject: [amsat-bb] dumbest questions in the world
> >
> > ok, these are, indeed, the dumbest questions for you folks, because i've
> > determined you all ARE the experts.  i'm a 60+ year old ham. never worked
> > the birds, but have always been fascinated.  yup typical story, right?
> our
> > local, somewhat, non-existent radio club had someone (not from around
> here)
> > provide a very brief demonstration one saturday morning in a walmart
> parking
> > lot - circa 2001.  needless to say that was a LONG time ago.  most of my
> > hamming has been cw, with a rare ssb qso.
> > i got burned out on 2m/70cm, early on (many years ago), howver...i've
> got my
> > vhf/gear and antennas updated for some sat work.  MY MAJOR PROBLEM is
> > _/where/_ can i find downlink/uplink freqs for the fm birds with
> > transponders.  to be honest, i'd be darned happy to just to RECEIVE a cw
> > beacon or even some packet via rig and soundcard.  i've weeded through
> tons
> > of websites, tons of threads on this bb...and am STILL having a difficult
> > time finding the info for what i want.  i'm a dinosaur (OLD) and and
> > recovering from extremely severe colon cancer surgery, BUT i'm looking to
> > broaden my horizons/hobby.  also a link to a DECENT free tracking program
> > with updating pass predictions would be helpful, too.  i have a refurb pc
> > notebook in the shack for this project.  yes, i've heard of google, and
> yes,
> > i've read darned near everything i can find...but the more i read, the
> more
> > confused this old guys gets.  feel free to answer me via private email
> so as
> > not to clutter this mailing list...which HAS provided great info, but
> also,
> > sadly,  adds to my confusion.  at least, i've got the doppler effect
> problem
> > reasonably figured out.  sorry for the long email and stupid questions.
> i
> > originally wasn't going to send it, but i figured i gotta start
> someplace.
> > 73!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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