Ideal For: VHF, UHF, L-Band Reception
 
Get started exploring satellites and other objects in orbit with a RF tuner and Yagi antenna. This ground station is designed to be an entry level gateway into the exciting world of tracking Low Earth Orbit (LEO) objects. You can listen to the International Space Station, search for amateur satellite beacons, or pull telemetry off the latest SpaceX launches.
 
The Bowshock GS kit is designed to be built by the enterprising hobbyist. Some technical skill in electronics and hand tools is necessary. If you've wired a couple Arduino projects, you'll find this to be a breeze. The kit includes a yagi antenna for receiving RF signals, a radio for transcribing them into meaningful information, and a rotator to increase gain by keeping the antenna pointed at your favorite orbiting object. More information about the rotator can be found here: https://www.bowshocknetwork.com/product-page/satnogs-rotator-hardware-kit
 
Radio Technical Specifications:
Radio: RTLSDRv3
Frequency Range: 500 kHz - 1766 MHz
Designed for Receive Only
ADC: RTL2832U 8 bit
Bandwidth: 2.4 MHz
Input Impedance: 50 Ohms
Operating Current: 270 mA
TCXO stabilized: 1ppm
4.5V Bias T available
Connector: SMA-male
Software Compatible with: C#, CubicSDR, GnuRadio, GPredict, GQRX, and more!
 
Antenna Specifications:
7 Element Yagi
Nominal Gain 9 dBi
Center Frequency: 435 MHz
VSWR: Less than 1.5:1
Front to Back Ratio: Greater than 15dB
Impedance: 50 Ohm
Connector: SL16/UHF Female
 
Rotator Specifications:
Pointing Accuracy: Less than 1 deg
Size: 16 in x 15 in x 6 in
Weight: 11 lbs
Max Driving Current: 4A
Max Power Consumption: 10.2 W
Antenna Mount: 2x 40mm Aluminum Hollow Round Arms
Base Mount: 40mm Aluminum Hollow Round
Compatible with DirectTV Mount via Off the Shelf Brackets
Weatherization and Case must be provided by customer
Control Interface: Arduino with rotctld
Control Software Compatible with: rotctld, PstRotator, GPredict, and more
 
Accessories:
RTL-SDR Wideband Low Noise Amplifier
USB A to B 5ft Development Cable
SMA 2ft Female to Female Cable
Female to Female SMA Union Coupler
 
Requirements:
The kit does not include the following components
- 3D Printed Parts for Rotator denoted CXXXX
- Weather proof shielding for Rotator
- Tools to assemble