[amsat-bb] GPerdict, Icom IC-910H, and Windows 10

[Les Rayburn]

Andre,

After studying the manual today, I arrived at the same conclusion. I will need to use HamLib to control the radio. Unfortunately, it’s only available as 32 bit software, and my system is 64 bit. Still trying to see if I can find a workaround for that issue. 

Thank you for the nudge in the right direction. I’ve gotten a lot of support from the satellite community and I’m grateful. 

Made a contact on SO-50 today (first satellite contact in two years!) New grid in FN05. But discovered that my radio is near “deaf” at the moment. Suspect a feed line issue, I’ll troubleshoot that once i have the software problems licked. 


73,

Les Rayburn, N1LF
121 Mayfair Park
Maylene, AL 35114
EM63nf

Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. 

Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-1 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD, Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1, Ray Dees RDS Decoders,
Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. 

“Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” 


> On Jan 9, 2018, at 3:57 AM, André Løfaldli <andre.lofaldli at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Les,
> 
> I'm using Gpredict with a 910H without problem, but it cannot (as far as I know) control hardware directly.
> It is designed to use the rigctld and rotctld tools from Hamlib to control radios and rotors.
> 
> See http://hamlib.sourceforge.net <http://hamlib.sourceforge.net/> for details.
> 
> 73,
> André LB1IH
> 
> man. 8. jan. 2018 kl. 22:51 skrev John Brier <johnbrier at gmail.com <mailto:johnbrier at gmail.com>>:
> SatPC32 will allow you to visualize upcoming passes. The function is called
> "Preview." It's under Tracking on the top menu bar:
> 
> http://www.dk1tb.de/manual_e.htm#preview <http://www.dk1tb.de/manual_e.htm#preview>
> 
> 73, John Brier KG4AKV
> 
> On Jan 8, 2018 2:11 PM, "Les Rayburn" <les at highnoonfilm.com <mailto:les at highnoonfilm.com>> wrote:
> 
> > I’m working to get back on the satellites and have SatPC32 restored and
> > working thanks to the generous donation of Doppler.SQR and Subtone files
> > from a couple of list members. Many thanks for that.
> >
> > All efforts to restore Nova for Windows have failed so far. On both my
> > Windows 10 machines, the software refuses to run—even after loading the
> > “patch” program. Shame—I love the ability to “fast forward” in time and
> > visualize upcoming passes on Nova. If anyone has any thoughts on how to
> > make it work on Windows 10, I’d love to hear them.
> >
> > I’ve also downloaded the Windows version of GPredict software, and am very
> > impressed with the platform, with one major exception. The ability to add
> > new satellites, edit visualization, etc. is first rate, but the rig control
> > options are frustrating.
> >
> > http://gpredict.oz9aec.net <http://gpredict.oz9aec.net/>
> >
> > So far, I’ve been unable to successfully get the software to control my
> > Icom IC-910H. Has anyone else tried this software with the IC-910H? Anyone
> > have it working correctly?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Les Rayburn, N1LF
> > 121 Mayfair Park
> > Maylene, AL 35114
> > EM63nf
> >
> > Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA.
> >
> > Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-1 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD, Dennon
> > TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1, Ray Dees RDS Decoders,
> > Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop,
> > Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip.
> >
> > “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…”
> >
> >
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