listening to AO-51

[VA7AAX]

i am very interested in listening to a amateur satellite. how can i know when the satellite is above me? how do i calculate that?

[W9GB]

Akshay -

Start with AMSAT-NA (US and Canada)
http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/index.php

New satellite users
http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/information/faqs/

Satellite Info - AO-51 ECHO
http://www.amsat.org/amsat-n....tus.php

AO-51 ECHO #Schedule
http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/echo/ControlTeam.php

ECHO Page - AMSAT
http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/echo/index.php

I use Nova for Windows (PC software)
http://www.nlsa.com/
for tracking of space satellites (as well as ISS and Shuttle, when in orbit). #Updated Keperian elements are requried for precise AOS/LOS (Acquisition and Loss of signal) at you local QTH / operational location.
Nova does not yet work with MS Vista OS, works fine with WinXP

AO-51 will make a nice 8 minute South to North pass over Midwest (near Chicago) at 9:30 PM CDT tonight (Friday).

w9gb

[KI4ITV]

Satscape is a freeware version if you want to get your feet wet before dropping some cash on a program. #But the NOVA program with rig control is really worth having if you start getting serious about it.

http://www.satscape.co.uk/