[amsat-bb] Software Problems

[Pedro Converso]

Hi Joe,

Nice you are back on chasing birds ! Hope you get along and enjoy.

Thanks! for your comments on http://amsat.org.ar/pass.htm.

This app keplerians are updated 4 times per day, so don't need to
update, it should take your location, local time and timezone by
itself, further new sats get automatically its way into the
application since launched.

Pass should also work on all sort of browsers and Op.Systems as well
as portable devices running android (smartphones, tablets, etc)
allowing to work birds on the field.

If using win, you can try the executable version at
http://amsat.org.ar/pass.exe that with driver
http://amsat.org.ar/wispdde.exe should handle rotor and Dopplers.

Pass is a cooperative effort where many users had contributed to keep
it simple and usable.

So, welcome to space, wishing good luck kicking the amazing tin birds
we have nowadays.

73, lu7abf, Pedro Converso

On Sun, Oct 23, 2016 at 11:55 AM, Joe <nss at mwt.net> wrote:
> I am really excited about getting back on the Birds after a 40+ year
> absence.
> I've done EME, MS, AU, and all sorts of weak signal stuff on 144Mhz.
> I've played the DX and contesting on HF.
> All has been fun, but none except for the EME has given the most happiness
> than the memories of playing with the birds in the late 70's
>
> Now let me know, I can take this off list if members here want me to, But
> This excitement is quickly turning into disgust. To the point I'm just about
> to say screw it and forget about Sat work again.
>
> I am in the need of help with prediction programs.
>
> Man in the late 70's it was the ARRL bulletin with keps etc. and a Oscar
> Locator.
>
> Now we got ultra cool software programs that all are incredible! Except for
> me, I can not trust ANY of them.  I have been testing several to see what I
> will make my primary program. BUT...... and there always is a "BUT" isn't
> there? I can not say what one to "Trust"
> The four I have installed are...
> SatLookDown1_28
> HRDSatTrack
> Orbitron
> SatPC32
>
> Now of course they all use the same computer clock. And it is accurate to
> less than a tenth of a second.
>
> Each one periodically ask to Up-Date the TLE's and I say "YES" and let them
> do it all on their own. I change NOTHING on where they get their data.
>
> The run them.
>
> The,
> SatLookDown1_28 & HRDSatTrack, both agree very closely. Almost to the
> second.
>
> But the Orbitron, is off, WAY off. like 15 minutes off.
>
> And the SatPC32 is even worse the sat is like 1/2 an orbit off!
>
> Now the ones that agree also match the page
>
> http://www.amsat.org.ar/pass.htm#
>
> So my guess they are the ones showing correct data.
>
> Now what to do about the other two. How can I make them show correct passes?
>
> Remember I can take this off list if no one wants to read about this...
> Just let me know,
>
> Joe WB9SBD
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