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SkyRoof SDR satellite software

SkyRoof is a Windows application for Hams and satellite enthusiasts by Alex Shovkoplyas VE3NEA.

The main features of SkyRoof are:

  • detailed information about all satellites that transmit in the Ham bands;
  • satellite tracking in real time;
  • pass prediction for the selected satellites;
  • visual representation of the current satellite position and future passes, using:
    • Sky View – the view of the sky from your location;
    • Earth View – the view of the Earth from the satellite;
    • Time Line – the satellite passes on the time scale;
    • Pass List – the details of the predicted passes;
  • SDR-based waterfall display that covers the whole satellite segments on the VHF and UHF bands, with zoom and pan;
  • SDR-based SSB/CW/FM receiver with RIT and Doppler tracking;
  • audio and I/Q output to external programs via VAC or UDP;
  • frequency scale with satellite names and transponder segments, Doppler-corrected;
  • CAT control of an external transceiver;
  • antenna rotator control.

Download at https://ve3nea.github.io/SkyRoof/

By SM0TGU

Webmaster and member of the AMSAT-SM steering group.

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