Difference between revisions of "Get Started"
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| + | == Join the community == | ||
| + | Once you selected your setup, make sure to get connected with fellow SatNOG-ers: | ||
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| + | # Sign up for our [http://librespacefoundation.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=77c76098dbbebaa4de35d0746&id=29409b0533 newsletter]. | ||
| + | # Join the [https://community.satnogs.org community forums] and [https://community.satnogs.org/t/new-users-welcome/29 announce yourself]. | ||
| + | # Follow us on [https://twitter.com/satnogs twitter], facebook, google+ | ||
| + | # Create an account to [https://db.satnogs.org SatNOGS DB] and start contributing! | ||
Revision as of 14:18, 16 October 2015
Intro
So you want to build a satellite ground station, great! Here you can find all info to get you started.
Options
A satellite ground station is made up from different parts. The following diagram can help you select your setup based on your needs and/or your existing setup.
Note: You would need to select any option from the following table by combining rows
| Control Software | Host Software | Host Computer | Rotator | Radio | Antenna |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SatNOGS Network | SatNOGS Client | Embedded PC | SatNOGS Rotator | SDR | Yagi |
| Other Software | Regular PC | Commercial Rotator | Transceiver | Helical | |
| No rotator | Vertical |
Join the community
Once you selected your setup, make sure to get connected with fellow SatNOG-ers:
- Sign up for our newsletter.
- Join the community forums and announce yourself.
- Follow us on twitter, facebook, google+
- Create an account to SatNOGS DB and start contributing!
