[amsat-bb] Recording Passes

[Paul Stoetzer]

2M0SQL has developed a neat utility that interfaces with SatPC32 to
record passes.

https://www.2m0sql.com/pass-recorder/

73,

Paul, N8HM


On Fri, Aug 14, 2020 at 1:59 PM Chris Thompson via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
> Soundcard and Audacity as the recording program will work well as Zach
> says.  The isolation transformer is a nice to have but not a requirement
> unless you get ground loop issues.
>
> If you are already using the sound card for another reason then an
> additional cheap USB soundcard for $5 could be dedicated to that purpose.
> It does not need to be a super performer.
>
> 73
> Chris
>
> On Fri, Aug 14, 2020 at 12:53 PM Zach Metzinger via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
> > On 08/14/20 11:44, Gerald Payton via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> > > I realize that many Amsat OPs are using handheld antennas and operating
> > portable.  However, I am planning a base station using my Kenwood TS-2000.
> > I do not visualize myself operating portable primarily that I do not have
> > needed radios etc. and my age.  UGH!
> > >
> > > I further realize that using some sort of recorder during a pass is
> > almost a MUST HAVE.  Besides the obvious for base station operations of a
> > digital of an analog recorder; what other options would some of you
> > seasoned OPs suggest.
> >
> > If you have a PC sitting nearby, why not use that? The TS-2000's ACC2
> > socket has audio on pin 3 (MANO), which could be galvanically isolated
> > (transformer) and routed into the line input of a soundcard.
> >
> > I use this method on both my IC-746 and the FT-847 to record passes.
> >
> > --- Zach
> > N0ZGO
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