Well actually - this will be during the evening and night. I want to actually shine a laser at the satellite so I can see where it is. The onboard computers and compass will do all the pointing (AZ/El) by motors and compass to keep true to heading and elevation.
On Fri, Apr 12, 2024 at 1:42 PM <walt...@k5wh.net> wrote: > I can’t speak for Gpredict, but when we’re using SatPC32, there is an > additional application called SUM, for Sun and Moon, that will track the > SUN or the MOON, so you can check and calibrate your system against. > > > > So put on your Eclipse glasses, and line the antennas up with the sun, or > wait till later in the day and line it up with the moon. > > > > Hope that helps, > > Walter/K5WH > > > > *From:* BVARC <bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> *On Behalf Of *Richard Bonica via > BVARC > *Sent:* Friday, April 12, 2024 11:20 AM > *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org> > *Cc:* Richard Bonica <kg5...@gmail.com> > *Subject:* [BVARC] Want to point > > > > I am designing a satellite PT mount for my satellite antenna. I know about > not pointing lasers at airplanes and I do NOT plan on that. > > > > But what I am looking for is what pointer they use to show stars in the > sky. I want to use Predict and track Comm Satellite automatically. But what > I also want to do is point it out as the unit pans. > > I am going to use a Yagi and mount it on top of that. I plan on having a > 12v battery to drive the unit. I also am going to use a .9 step angle motor > with 57oz hold power. So the unit can not be very heavy. I also plan on > using about 3 amp - 5 amps, for safety, say 8 amps with onboard computers > and drivers. I plan on using shielded cable in the antenna and to the > radio. The frequencies are from 137mhz to 440mhz. > > > > I hope that is enough info to give me an idea. > > And thoughts? > > > -- > > Commander Richard Bonica > C: 281.935.7222 > Email: kg5...@gmail.com > Freq: 147.000 - DMR - Digital Mobile > CERT, CST, EST, WEB EOC, HSEEP, FEMA PD, Wilderness First Aid, CPR, Extra > Ameture Radio > -- Commander Richard Bonica Mission Bend Emergency Team(MBET) C: 281.935.7222 Email: kg5...@gmail.com Freq: 147.000 - DMR - Digital Mobile Territory: NE Fort Bend CERT, CST, EST, WEB EOC, HSEEP, FEMA PD, Wilderness First Aid, CPR, Extra Ameture Radio
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