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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.

Swisslog, a robust freeware logging program, integrates seamlessly with various external devices and online services, making it a central hub for station operations. My field experience with similar logging software confirms the critical importance of features like real-time logging to services such as eQSL, QRZ, and Club Log, which Swisslog supports with both upload and download synchronization. The program also offers comprehensive award tracking for approximately 150 built-in awards, with the flexibility to add more, alongside detailed statistical reports. Beyond basic logging, Swisslog provides advanced functionalities like direct interfacing with popular digital mode software including WSJT-X, JTDX, and FLDIGI, ensuring accurate and rapid QSO entry for FT8 and other modes. It also supports multiple transceiver control (up to 8) from major manufacturers like Yaesu, Kenwood, and ICOM, and integrates with rotor control systems such as ARS-USB and Hy-Gain DCU. The _DX-Cluster_ integration is particularly useful, displaying spots with real-time award status and automatic detection for SOTA, POTA, and WFF from spot comments, which can significantly improve DXing efficiency. The software's world map feature includes various projections and layers for DXCC, IOTA, and WAZ, with a **double-clicking** function to turn the rotor, and provides accurate propagation predictions. It also supports multiple callbook and QSL manager databases, including QRZ and HamCall, and offers _multilanguage_ support in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Orbitron, a cardware application, provides robust satellite tracking capabilities for radio amateurs and visual observers alike. It leverages NORAD SGP4/SDP4 prediction models to accurately display satellite positions in real-time or simulation, accommodating up to 20,000 objects loaded from _TLE files_. The software includes an advanced search engine for satellite passes and _Iridium flares_, offering printable results for planning observations or QSO attempts. Sebastian Stoff's creation supports various visualization options, including a 'Nightlife' dark color scheme for nocturnal use, and integrates a database of cities and satellite frequencies. Users can synchronize their PC clock via NTP and update TLE data over HTTP, with ZIP support. The application also features rotor and radio control capabilities, either built-in or through user-defined drivers, which is particularly useful for automating antenna pointing during satellite passes. Its interface is designed for ease of use, making satellite tracking accessible even for beginners. First released in 2005, Orbitron 3.71 runs on Windows 9x/Me/2k/XP/2k3/Vista and can operate on Linux via _Wine emulation_, requiring minimal system resources. The software's precision relies on periodic TLE updates, especially for low-Earth orbit objects, to account for orbital decay and maneuvers by satellites like the ISS or Soyuz.

Windows contest logging software with multiple functions like antenna rotor control, dx cluster, cat control, voice and cw keying, supports many data modes, qrz lookup, pirint qsl and labels, mapping and more. Donationware software.

Construction tips to build an automatic``satellite tracking rotor controller using``PIC16F877 IC.

Manufacture CATS antenna rotator and digital controls. Service, stock, and provide parts for top quality AMERICAN-MADE antenna rotators from companies such as Alliance, C.A.T.S., CDE/Hy-Gain, and Channel Master, both young and old.

Low cost, reliable rotor with digital display remote control.

LP-Rotor 2.0 is a standalone freeware rotator control program for use with Microsoft Windows. LP-Rotor should work with all versions of Windows from Windows 95 forward. It is designed to be used with the Hy-Gain DCU-1 or RotorEZ interfaces for Hy-Gain rotators, or the RotorCard interface for Yaesu rotators.

WLOG2000 demonstrates a comprehensive logging software solution tailored for amateur radio operators, shortwave listeners (SWLs), broadcast listeners (BCLs), and CB enthusiasts. It integrates essential utilities such as DX Cluster and DXtelnet for real-time DX spotting, along with PSK and PSK-Pbbs capabilities supporting both TNC and PC sound card interfaces. The software also features radio and rotor control, CDbook interface functionality, and a wide array of other logging and operational tools, making it a versatile station management platform for various radio activities. Franco, HB9OAB, developed WLOG2000 to provide a robust, free logging solution, with continuous updates available from the homepage. The software supports popular digital modes like RTTY, SSTV, KGSTV, EASYPAL, FT8, and FT4, alongside traditional CW operation. It offers rig control for major manufacturers including Kenwood, Yaesu, and Icom, facilitating seamless integration with existing shack setups. Users can track awards like DXCC, WAS, WAZ, and WAC, and manage QSLs, enhancing the practical application for contesters and DXers.

PstRotator handles just about every controllable rotator in common use: Prosistel, Green Heron, HyGain, RC1 MDS, Rotor-EZ Idiom Press, Yaesu Az and many more PstRotator includes automatic tracking for satellite or EME communications, using programs like WSJT, VQLog, TACLog, Z-Track, GJTracker, EME System, Trak_SM, WXtrack, WinOrbit, Orbitron, Nova for Windows, Sat_Explorer, SatPC32, Win-Test. PstRotator supports remote control over TCP/IP.

An interesting rotator interface that interfaces a pc to a rotor or rotator controller, emulating a Yaesu GS-232A/B and Easycom protocols, made with Arduino

CW keyers, Logikey, and antenna rotator controll like rotor-ez, and active audio low pass filters.

Tower and antenna rotation equipment, insulators, rotor control cables, ancillary products

The TIC ringrotor offers operators the ability to have true On-the-Tower control of single or multiple antenna arrays for a full 360 of rotation

MDS-HAM Amateur Radio Products help make operating easier with the Introduction of the RC-1-Y, and RC-1-M rotor control box. A digital rotor control box with a serial computer interface at an affordable price which is made in America.

Antenna Rotor Control Software for Windows and Linux is a companion project to the arduino rotor controller.

This program uses a Z-World Micro-g2b board to control up to 4 rotors.

Makers of universal digital rotor controllers including wireless controllers

Inspired by Milan OK7GU, the goal is to build an universal antenna controller - for different types of rotor, different motor, encoder

AF6SA USB antenna AZ-EL rotor controller compatible with Yaesu G-5500, G-450, G-650, HY-Gain and other AC motor rotors

A four part article anout a digital rotator controller made with Arduino

Rotors and rotor controllers for amateur radio polish manufacturer.

Amateur radio accessories, like the CT-17B ICOM CI-V hubs, IABs ICOM ACC1 Breakout boxes, GS232Dunio GS232A/B arduino based rotor controler, IMK memory keypad for ICOM Radios