Rotor is a macOS utility designed for amateur radio operators to manage up to nine antenna rotors simultaneously. It provides automated tracking for stations and satellites, integrating directly with logging software like RumLogNG and WSJT-X for hands-free antenna positioning.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Amateur radio operators requiring automated antenna control and satellite tracking on macOS.
What does it look like?
Key features
Compatible with SPID, Yaesu (GS-232A/B), DCU-1, EasyComm, Green Heron, and Prosistel rotor protocols.
Synchronizes antenna direction with RumLogNG or WSJT-X and tracks satellites via azimuth and elevation.
Calculates satellite passes for the next seven days and determines sked times for specific DX locations.
Displays satellite positions, footprints, and ground tracks using 2D or 3D map visualizations.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Active developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: active.
Who built it?
Thomas Lindner, DL2RUM
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Bottom line
Rotor is a specialized, free macOS tool that automates complex antenna positioning and satellite tracking for radio enthusiasts.
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