Re: [amsat-bb] WX SAT de W4BUE

2014-08-20 Thread Fraser Bonnett
I can second Paul's suggestion. I use a Funcube Dongle 2.0, controlled by SDR-Radio software. Antenna is a Quadrifilar helix in the attic. Using WXtoimg I can get some stunning pictures. 73, Fraser, W3UTD On Wed, Aug 20, 2014 at 7:32 AM, Rich/wa4bue mailto:richard.s...@verizon.net> > wr

Re: [amsat-bb] WX SAT de W4BUE

2014-08-20 Thread Lizeth Norman
An rtl based sdr should work. The internet seems to have several how-to's to get them receiving APT. Thanks to the list, I've got my fcd playing with wxtoimg via HDSDR (via CAT interface) vspMGR and virtual audio cable. Satpc32 drives the rotators. Only thing I learned is that rather than compensat

Re: [amsat-bb] WX SAT de W4BUE

2014-08-20 Thread Paul Stoetzer
Rich, The cheapest way to do it is a USB RTL-SDR dongle ($10-$20). You might need the AMSAT broadband preamp ($50) depending on the antennas you plan to use. I wouldn't recommend this in a high RF environment, though. The FUNcube Dongle would be easier to setup, is less likely to need the preamp

[amsat-bb] WX SAT de W4BUE

2014-08-20 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Would someone please suggest an inexpensive broadband receiver for the weather SATS? We are gearing up for the new school year in Chesapeake, VA. Rich W4BUE / K4AMG - Original Message - From: "Paul Stoetzer" To: Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 11:42 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Intercont