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.
| 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 | ||||
| Cross-Yagi |
Use the above table to select your setup. E.g. SatNOGS Network > SatNOGS Client > RaspberryPi > Yaesu G550 > Kenwood TS2000 > UHF helical & VHF Cross Yagi
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!
