Let me summarize my process of experimentation. Reference: @BG7ZDQ Following the tutorial from BH3TZB. Thank you. @BD1BGB Suggestions from within the group.
System: Windows 11, Device: RTL-SDR-V4
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- In RTL-SDR GitHub Download and install the driver yourself. You can refer to the installation instructions for guidance. Official article
- Download and install RadioConda version 2021.07.27 。 Download from GitHub 。 There are a few things to keep in mind during installation, first Please remember the installation location. , which should be used later; the second body is quite large, so please make sure to allocate enough space. 4GB Space. The installation will take a slightly longer time to complete, so please be patient. It's normal for a cmd window to appear during the installation process.
- Download patch_gr-lilacsat_gr-dslwp.zip The file, after being unzipped and opened, contains: Lib And Library Two folders, containing the relevant libraries needed for decoding. Copy them in. The installation directory for radioconda , along with the existing folders in the directory. Merge 。
- Download proxy_mmt_gui.zip And then extract it and open it, first make modifications. config.cfg , proxy_nickname Change to call sign. proxy_long Enter the longitude. proxy_lat Enter latitude. proxy_alt Enter the height. Remember that it should be a decimal number, and you cannot omit the decimal point. After making the changes, save them, run the exe file, and a cmd window will appear.
- Connecting SDR devices
- From Here Obtain the latest ephemeris and fill it in. asrtu-1_tle.txt (This file should be in the same directory as the grc file), then run GNU Radio Companion from the Start Menu.
- Open demod_asrtu-1_rtlsdr.grc , Ignore that hugely popular "import" thing. Then, open it. ASRTU-1.exe And modify according to the instructions. demod_asrtu-1_rtlsdr.grc , first run->Run it and then close GNU Radio Companion. Find the RTL driver you previously downloaded, which contains... rtlsdr.dll And many of them RTL The beginning exe File, copy to radioconda installation path\Library\bin Replace the existing file with the new one.
- Open GNU Radio Companion again. demod_asrtu-1_rtlsdr.grc , modify Plan 13 CC The coordinates in the block are high, Execute, maintain. ASRTU-1.exe The local data server has been set up and connected. This should complete the environment for receiving data. Fine-tuning. rf_gain To achieve better reception.
I don't know when the satellite started transmitting signals. There were two passes on both the morning and evening of the 30th, but the second pass in the evening had a very low elevation angle (GRID OM92). I was only able to set up the environment, but I wasn't sure if I would be successful in receiving the signal.