[amsat-bb] SatPC32 vs. HRD

[Stefan Wagener]

There has been lots of discussion in the past about HRD and its usefulness
for satellite tracking and radio control. The consensus has been that HRD
is not well suited for these tasks, especially with newer radios like the
IC-9700. Yes, it can work but SatPc32 runs circles around it. The other big
plus is that if you get your SatPc32 license key from AMSAT, you are
actually supporting the organization. That is not the case with HRD or any
of the other Windows programs. Most fixed stations use SatPC32 for a
reason. It might not be the most elegant program but has a lot of nice
features, supports the newest radios, updates are always free, and a lot of
folks can help. It's the program that is supported by AMSAT!

Hope this helps,

Stefan, VE4SW

On Fri., Sep. 4, 2020, 5:14 p.m. Bill Gaylord via AMSAT-BB, <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> For all my attempts at Satellite ops (Even just listening), i use gPredict.
>
> William Gaylord KD9KCK
>
> On Fri, Sep 4, 2020, 4:38 PM Gerald Payton via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> wrote:
>
> > As I have previously stated, I am new and in the planning stages of my
> > satellite station.
> >
> > I have SatPC32 installed and impressed with its abilities.  Also, I am
> > receiving encouragement from a friend to try HRD (Ham Radio Deluxe)
> which I
> > also own.
> >
> > I was wondering if and how many satellite operators are using HRD or have
> > tried it.  I suspect that SatPC32 of used primarily by most everyone.
> >
> > Many thanks for the help being received here and off the BB.
> >
> > 73,
> > Jerry AB5R
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