Amateur Radio Satellite Tracking Programs
Find software tools for real-time satellite monitoring, pass predictions, and controlling antenna rotors for ham radio operations.
Satellite operation offers hams exciting opportunities for DX and unique QSOs, whether working through amateur radio satellites or tracking the International Space Station. Accurate tracking is essential for successful contacts, especially on the VHF and UHF bands where antenna pointing is critical. Operators need precise orbital data and real-time position updates to aim their antennas correctly and plan their operating windows.
This category features many satellite tracking programs that help hams predict passes and control their station equipment. You'll find software like Orbitron and Nova For Windows for real-time tracking, pass prediction, and even controlling antenna rotators. Other tools, such as Gpredict and Predict, provide robust orbital prediction for various operating systems, helping hams prepare for satellite windows and decode telemetry from spacecraft like AO-40.
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Orbitron is a freeware (cardware) application dedicaed to satellite tracking. Allow tracking of ISS, Iridium flares, ham radio satellites, International Space Station, satellite passes prediction, orbits, auto updates and alerting -
Real time tracking of an unlimited number of satellites, fast, accurate and easy to use. Automated FTP keps updates. Also support a great number of interface to control rotors azimuth and elevation plus frequency doppler shift. Since 2017 Nova is free to donwload and use. No support is given. -
On the Satellitenprogram of DJ0SX Peter one can provide time schedules for over 500 satellites or count 23 satellites real-time imTextmode. The large advantage exists in thought out and of long observation practice which are due flexibility in the selection and the requirements to a satellite program. The program runs under Windows 95/98, NT, XP, 2000 -
Ballistic simulator "Orbit" allows the physical principles of the motion in the gravitational field of the Earth to be demonstrated and learned. You can calculate with this program the ballistic trajectories of the thrown bodies and orbits of spacecrafts and visualize the astroballistic situation on the flat map of the world and on the rotating globe in the real time -
Construction tips to build an automatic``satellite tracking rotor controller using``PIC16F877 IC. -
Footprint Satellite Tracker offers real-time satellite monitoring with a global map, celestial markers, and path prediction for Windows 10. -
Useful hardware & software for SAT tracking ,logging, Software defined transceivers for SDR and more -
Satellite tracking on the iPhone/iPod touch. Track and predict visible satellite passes. Touch a satellite in the map view to see it’s orbit path and location. -
Gpredict is a satellite tracking program for Unix-like operating systems. In the begining (v. 0.1.x) Gpredict was just a GUI client to John Magliacane's excellent satellite tracking program, Predict, but due to performance problems it has been decided to include the tracking code directly into Gnome Predict (v. 0.2.0 and later). -
Joe Bijou, WB5CCJ, and Richard Allen, W5SXD, are pleased to be able to provide our users and the satellite community with new Y2K compatible versions of Silicon Solutions satellite tracking software. These programs are free to be downloaded and used by anyone -
Comprehensive astronomy / space / satellite-tracking package for Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me and Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP -
5 Day prediction table for ISS and find when the ISS will be visible from your QTH by N2YO -
Visually-oriented satellite tracking for commercial and military applications -
Utility program to verify, merge, and sort standard 2-line orbital elements files -
a PREDICT client application written by Vittorio Benvenuti, I3VFJ, allows operation of an ICOM PCR 1000 receiver in a satellite communication environmenta PREDICT client application written by Vittorio Benvenuti, I3VFJ, allows operation of an ICOM PCR 1000 receiver in a satellite communication environmenta PREDICT client application written by Vittorio Benvenuti, I3VFJ, allows operation of an ICOM PCR 1000 receiver in a satellite communication environment -
PetitTrack is a satellite tracker for the Sharp Zaurus SL-5x00 Linux PDAs. PetitTrack is based on the keplerian propagator algorithm used in kd2bd's Predict software. -
This program demodulates the telemetry data signal transmitted by the AO-40 satellite (aka Phase III-D) using the PC sound card -
PocketSat3 satellite tracking software for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices -
Satellite Tracking/Orbital Prediction Program an open-source, multi-user satellite tracking and orbital prediction program written under the Linux operating system by John A. Magliacane, KD2BD. PREDICT is free software -
qrpTracker is a satellite tracking program that works on the popular and easy-to-program Arduino platform qrpTracker is meant for amateur satellite enthusiasts and computing hobbyists -
Ground tracks are the trace of the satellite's path over the ground. Amsat, ISS, geosynchronous satellites, navigation satellites, weather satellites, Iridium satellites, visible Satellites. Requires Java -
RS41 Tracker is a software running on Windows that it is able to decode telemetries generated by Vaisala RS41 radiosondes. Used with a FM radio receiver it allows to display radiosonde positions on a map. -
SATBUSTER for Windows is especially designed for satellite visual observers and trackers. Its users, mainly amateur astronomers and radio amateurs, appreciate both the accuracy and the simple to use graphical interface.The software is aimed to hobbysts. However a growing number of plain folks are starting to use this tool to recognize and look at the International Space Station and the Space Shuttle during its missions too -
Satellite Finder is a way to accurately point satellite dishes at communications satellites in geostationary orbit. -
The program calculates the actual position of the satellites using the NORAD 2LINE-element set, which is available via the Internet, for nearly all satellites. The position is then displayed in 3D-view as well as in 2D (mercator) view, where the footprints are also be shown. -
Tracking Interfaces and software for allmost every rotor -
Satellite tracking for a Java-enabled mobile phone, Blackberry device, PDA. -
Satscape is a freeware program for the PC Macintosh and Linux. It produces real-time displays of where any Satellite is, and predicts passes for your locale. There are about 8000+ satellites in orbit, a lot of these are just junk and debris such as discarded rocket bodies, but quite a few are working Satellites. -
Satellite antenna design and systems engineering software for windows -
Satellite Tracking and Orbit Propagation, Reports and Mission Planning Products, Pass Scheduling and Orbit Event Analysis, Dynamic Communications Link Modeling, 3-D Visualization of Complex Scenarios User Defined Regions and Contours, Constellation and Formation Flying Support, Global Positioning System Coverage -
SAT_EXPLORER is a free software for satellite users. It provides very quickly and continuously visibility forcasts as a waiting delay ( satellite will be here IN ...)and a visibility duration (satellite will be visible FOR ...). Ten (and even more) satellites can be monitored simultaneously. -
SkyRoof is an open-source, 64-bit Windows application designed for amateur radio operators and satellite enthusiasts, combining satellite tracking and Software Defined Radio (SDR) functionality in a unified platform. The software provides real-time satellite tracking, pass predictions, and visual representations through Sky View, Earth View, and Timeline displays. It features an SDR-based waterfall display covering VHF/UHF satellite segments with Doppler-corrected frequency scales, automatic satellite labeling, and visual tuning capabilities. SkyRoof supports various SDR devices (Airspy Mini, SDRplay, RTL-SDR), external transceiver CAT control, and antenna rotator integration. The application automatically downloads satellite data from SatNOGS and other sources, offers voice announcements for satellite passes, and includes comprehensive frequency control with Doppler tracking, manual corrections, and RIT functionality for enhanced satellite communication operations. -
The next generation of satellite tracking software for Windows. Free to use, need licence to save images and sessions. -
STSORBIT PLUS, usually known as STSPLUS, will track the space shuttle or any satellite for which orbital data (TLEs) are available. A brief description of the program and several screen capture examples follow the links for downloading the program files. -
PocketPC freeware that track satellites, and display their position on a map of the world. It also has a display that shows other relevant information useful to Ham Radio operators to allow them to work them. -
Wintrak and traksat, satellite tracking software -
UJYSAT is a new software for satellite tracking written by IT9UJY, This software is totally free for Amteur Radio only. -
Java moon tracking software runs on LINUX, Win 98, Win NT, UNIX, OSF, MacOSX -
General purpose image display and analysis program with special features for analyzing satellite images -
Satellite Orbital Prediction and Satellite Tracking -
Fox Telemetry Decoder Software is a free telemetry software that run on Windows MacOSX and Linux. With Fox Telem will be able to track, store and analyze FOX series and Cubesat satellites -
The Greencube Terminal Program enhances communication with the Greencube/IO-117 satellite by enabling message exchange via a PC's soundcard and integrating with multiple loggers like ACLog and Cloudlog. It supports new contact identification through an ADIF file, featuring a color-coded "Dupelist" for tracking unconfirmed contacts and grids. The software is compatible with voice notifications for efficient satellite communication management. -
Ground Station is an open-source software for real-time satellite tracking, radio control, and signal reception from spacecraft, supporting SDRs. -
Display your current Maidenhead locator with 10 digit precision. It also computes bearing and distance to a set of target locations using locator or latitude / longitude. Useful to align antennas in VHF / UHF / microwave DX activities. No network or fancy maps usage, so it can be used even in remote locations. -
JSatTrak is a Satellite tracking program written in Java. It allows you to predict the position of any satellite in real time or in the past or future. It uses advanced SGP4/SDP4 algorithms developed by NASA/NORAD or customizable high precision solvers to propagate satellite orbits. -
KlaTrack is a straightforward Windows application designed for amateur radio operators to predict satellite passes. It displays when target spacecraft -
Remote Orbitron enables either direct connection between a computer and the shack unit using a serial port OR remote operation from the internet using a WIZ110SR serial to ethernet board. -
SAT_EXPLORER is a versatile software for tracking the Moon, Sun, and artificial satellites while controlling various antenna interfaces. Compatible with Windows XP and later (32/64-bit) and multilingual (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish), it integrates seamlessly with TRX-Manager for transceiver control. SAT_EXPLORER computes satellite and Moon positions with high precision, calculates EME Doppler shifts, and uploads real-time satellite positions and coverage maps to your personal web pages. Linux/Ubuntu users can run it using WINE or CROSSOVER. -
Zenith Tracker offers real-time satellite tracking, pass predictions, and radio hardware integration for ham radio operators. The platform includes an interactive world map showing satellite positions, footprints, and ground tracks, as well as a polar radar visualization for detailed pass analysis. Users can view upcoming passes, set filters, and receive notifications. Integration with CSN Technologies S.A.T Hardware and QTRigDoppler allows for automatic radio control, antenna tracking, and transponder management. The platform also offers APRS message interface, grid square-based location input, and API integration for rover activations. Zenith Tracker is recommended for both general users and those needing advanced hardware integration.