FalconSat Checklist

  • Select satellite in Next Pass list
  • Antennas – 70 cm on SDR; 2 meter on 847; preamp on
  • Rotator set to track
  • Satellite Doppler tracking set
  • SDR set to WFM
  • SDR recording set if desired
  • FOR WISP ONLY: HW Serial port configured for COM6 – Login, change Port Name to COM6, URL and Port to 8100 and press Create COM:

  • Soundmodem HS running
    • Output = Rigblaster output
    • Input = VAC line 1
  • UISS running
    • Via PFS3-1
    • Beacon on (?)
  • 847 set to 9600 baud – menu 23
  • 847 tone encoder OFF (TONE button right of knob)
  • RigBlaster set to VOX
  • RigBlaster XMIT level set at 50%
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  • SoundCard audio level set for 12:00
  • Rigblaster sound card set up 48000