[amsat-bb] Satellite software

[B J]

On 12/24/16, Kim Hansen via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at 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?

Gpredict has a Windows version.

> 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?

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I created a database for my contacts.  I make audio recordings of the
passes that I'm on and play them back later in order to enter the
details, including grid squares.  I use that same database for
preparing my LOTW files.

Using a database makes it easy for me to check for a given station or
grid square that I might have worked before as I can search for
specific terms, such as callsigns.

If you have a database program, this might be worth considering as you
can set it up the way you want it and you don't have to buy another
software package.

73s

Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL