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Software is an integral part of the amateur satellite experience, and provides services from predicting satellite pass, steering antennas and tuning radios. Some software is available from AMSAT, other software is available from the vendor site. In either case we have done our best to make sure the following links point to the most recent version.
We request that you order through the AMSAT Store when purchasing. If you purchase your software from AMSAT you are helping to fund future AMSAT activities.
The following software is recommended for current personal computer systems. If you do not find your platform or program here, please go to our Software Archive. If you believe there is a package that should be listed here, please contact the web team.
If you are looking for satellite pass predictions online, also visit the AMSAT Online Satellite Pass Prediction page.
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Proprietary Tracking Software For Purchase
- Advanced features intended for serious satellite users
- Satellite tracking and prediction
- Antenna steering through popular interfaces
- Radio tuning with automatic Doppler correction
- Simulations and graphical interfaces
- Extensive documentation and vendor support
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*Prices shown are US Dollars. AMSAT members pay the License
fee minus the Member Discount. Proof of membership is required..
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Tracking Programs - Shareware or Open Source
- Features more geared to beginners
- Satellite tracking and prediction
- Simulations and graphical interfaces available
- Generally no antenna steering
- Generally Radio tuning
- Minimal documentation and forum support
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| Package |
Platform |
Publisher |
Download |
License |
Limitation |
| Orbitron |
Windows |
Sebastian Stoff |
Download |
Cardware |
None |
| Predict |
OSX, Linux, SunOS
and Windows |
John A. Magliacane, KD2BD |
Linux
Windows |
GPL |
GNU Public License |
| Portable Predict+ |
OSX, Linux, SunOS
and Windows |
John A. Magliacane, KD2BD |
Linux
Windows |
GPL |
GNU Public License |
| PetitTrack |
Embedded Linux |
Edson Pereira, N1VTN |
Download |
GPL |
GNU Public License |
| PocketSat+ |
PalmOS, WindowsCE 3.0 |
Big Fat Tail Productions |
Download |
Shareware |
3 Second Update |
| SAT_EXPLORER |
Windows |
Gabriel Rivat F6DQM |
Download |
Free Software |
None |
| Gpredict |
Linux, Mac OS X, Windows |
Alexandru Csete, OZ9AEC |
Download |
GPL |
GNU Public License |
| Pass |
Linux, Mac, Windows, PalmOS, WindowsCE, Android, Iphone, IPad |
Pedro Converso, LU7ABF & AMSAT-Argentina |
Download |
Free Software |
None |
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Digital Satellite Programs
- Designed to support digital (packet) satellites and/or UI digipeaters such as the ISS and PCSats
- Automates station operations
- Automates message and bulletin transmission and reception
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*Prices shown are US Dollars. AMSAT members pay the License
fee minus the Member Discount. Proof of membership is required..
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