K-Track is a KDE3-based software designed for satellite tracking, primarily aimed at radio amateurs. The application forecasts satellite locations and passes, providing real time updates and detailed data on each pass.
If you're a radio amateur operating through satellites that provide linear transponders, K-Track might just be the software for you. Designed specifically for use with KDE3, K-Track makes satellite predictions a breeze.
With its easy-to-use interface, selecting satellites is a snap. And with automatic downlink/uplink doppler correction, you won't have to worry about tuning your transceiver's vfo knob to the correct frequency. K-Track supports a variety of transceivers (any that hamlib supports), making it accessible to a wide range of users.
K-Track can also automatically turn your antennas toward the satellite, making the process even easier. And with its beautiful map displays (powered by xplanet), you'll always be able to see where your satellite is relative to your location. Plus, if you prefer, you can even use your desktop background as the map display instead of the program itself.
In the latest release of K-Track, several updates have been made to improve performance and usability. The satellite calculations have been completely rewritten internally, while the radio control interface has undergone a major update. The xplanet wrapper code has also been fully removed, giving K-Track a more streamlined implementation of its own map display.
Overall, if you're a radio amateur who operates through linear transponder satellites, K-Track is definitely worth checking out. With its ease of use and powerful feature set, it might just be the perfect addition to your toolkit.
With its easy-to-use interface, selecting satellites is a snap. And with automatic downlink/uplink doppler correction, you won't have to worry about tuning your transceiver's vfo knob to the correct frequency. K-Track supports a variety of transceivers (any that hamlib supports), making it accessible to a wide range of users.
K-Track can also automatically turn your antennas toward the satellite, making the process even easier. And with its beautiful map displays (powered by xplanet), you'll always be able to see where your satellite is relative to your location. Plus, if you prefer, you can even use your desktop background as the map display instead of the program itself.
In the latest release of K-Track, several updates have been made to improve performance and usability. The satellite calculations have been completely rewritten internally, while the radio control interface has undergone a major update. The xplanet wrapper code has also been fully removed, giving K-Track a more streamlined implementation of its own map display.
Overall, if you're a radio amateur who operates through linear transponder satellites, K-Track is definitely worth checking out. With its ease of use and powerful feature set, it might just be the perfect addition to your toolkit.
What's New
Version 0.3.0 RC1: N/A