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Category: Antenna Rotators & Accessories

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Review Summary For : S.A.T Self-contained Antenna Tracker
Reviews: 30MSRP: $189
Description:
The CSN SAT Tracker is a state of the art control unit. It easily interfaces with your Icom radio and your Yaesu rotator without any other external devices needed. The S.A.T. also works in conjunction with PST rotator to control your non-Yaesu rotator. The SAT Tracker will take care of all your Doppler corrections and keep your antennas on the bird, so all you have to do is enjoy the QSO. No software to load and no com ports to configure. Works with any web browser on a PC, tablet or mobile device. Update your TLE file and frequency file with the press of a button. Come join us as we take you into the 21st-century of satellite tracking. The CSN support team is always available to answer your questions.
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.csntechnologies.net/sat
# last 180 days Avg. Rating last 180 days Total reviews Avg. overall rating
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K1PL Rating: 2022-02-19
S.A.T. Radio and Antenna Controller Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
This device is amazing. Keeps track of all the satellite frequencies and modes. The S.A.T. controller is much better and easier to use than the SatPC-32 and LVB Tracker. No software to download and update anymore.
The gues that developed the S.A.T. did a great job.
I worked more satellites and hams in 2 weeks than I did in the last year.
W2JAZ Rating: 2022-02-10
Amazing new Satellite tool Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I’ve had my S.A.T controller for a little over a week and while there was a small learning curve I’ve come to love it’s convenience and GUI. The convenience of not being strapped to a computer is a real plus especially for operation in the field. The GUI and quick availability of any parameter you need to view or adjust is great as is the ease of updating keps especially new satellites. I also find the built in logger that easily exports AIF files to any favorite logger is a real plus. After using SatPC32 for 20+ years I had a little trouble adjusting to a new way to align downlink to uplink but once I got it it’s easy. I also had a little trouble setting up WSJT-X for FT4 but eventually got it to work with the help of their tech support. There are some typos in the manual and it is still a work in progress, but their tech support which is fantastic makes up for it. You get the kind of nearly instant support that we wish all vendors provided. This was a very good purchase and one that will likely replace SATPC32.
KD2GFL Rating: 2022-02-06
Best Way To Get Into Satellite Tracking. Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
I learned about the S.A.T. from a fellow Ham operator.
I was in the early stages of satellite tracking at the time I learned about the unit. I ordered the S.A.T. and set it up with a few zoom meetings from the development team I was up and running. This is by far the best, fastest and easiest way to get into Satellite tracking. I now have a second unit for portable use. My station Is very successful couldn't be happier. I will support this awesome group of guys anyway I can. Please check my QRZ page to see my current setup. Thank you for this awesome product. Robert KD2GFL
G4PEN Rating: 2022-02-06
best ever Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I'm new to satellite operating tried other tracking software before and really didn't get to grips with it
I saw the SAT interface from csntechnoligies on a advert and ordered one from the states
And out of the box this worked tracking the sats with the rotator and the icom 9700
they have a Facebook page and someone asked a question regarding the operation of RIT they put a link to zoom and I joined the chat
really helpful people
ON6AJ Rating: 2022-01-23
S.A.T. Tracker Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I use this tracker for quit some time now and it is just Perfect and easy to use. Also the support from Keith and Michael is Fantastic. Keep ut the good job. Alex ON6AJ
KD6RSQ Rating: 2022-01-21
Great unit for amature satellites! Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
The CSN S.A.T satellite / rig controller is the best thing since sliced bread! I have been operating satellites from the 1980's using instatrack and icom twins. The S.A.T. is so easy to use and is very accurate. Nice dashboard display and auto keplerian elements keep things up to date. Support is the best! Nice unit.
N0GVK Rating: 2022-01-19
Awesome Product! Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
I can't begin to describe all of the great features of this slick little unit! It does such a wonderful job of Doppler control, satellite tracking, rotor interface, and if that's not enough, it has an integrated logging feature with call sign lookup with QRZ! You can then easily export an ADIF file to upload to LOTW, or any other logging program. I can't even imagine any other program or product with so many features. Also, not being tied down to Windows is also a plus for those of us who may like to use a Mac or Linux since it is browser based. I have used many programs and rotor control interfaces etc, through the years, but nothing has ever come close to the simplicity and ease of setup as the SAT Tracker. Because of it's ease of use and portability, I bought a second unit for rover use. The folks at CSN are also very open to suggestions or improvements with adding additional features. Good job on this one guys!
KF4HR Rating: 2022-01-18
Excellent product! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
The last satellite operations I had was 20+ years ago with AO-40 (before it's early demise). I recently decided to get back on the birds and purchased an IC-9700, a M2 LEO-PACK antenna system, and dug my old Yaesu G-5400 Az/El rotor out of storage. I ran across informaiton on the S.A.T Interface and ordered it. It literally does it everything, rotor control, rig control, and tracking, scheduling as well as many other nice features. If you own an ICOM Satellite rig and Yaesu G-5400 or G-5500, this little box ties them together very nicely and offers fun satellite oepration. This product allows the Sat rig and Rotor to be controlled via a PC, Pad, or Phone. Great for the shack, or for those who enjoy portable satellite operation because a PC is not necessary. A really well thought out product.
MW0TBB Rating: 2022-01-18
So good I bought it twice! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I was interested in the S.A.T. from the first time I spotted the video announcement it was going into production. I asked if I could put my name down for one of the first units and in due course Michael from CSN technologies let me know when it was available, I placed my order and it was dispatched to me in the U.K.

Michael and Keith have been brilliant in using customer feedback and suggestions to improve the performance of the S.A.T. And I would say the technical assistance they provide is second to none.

The S.A.T. used in conjunction with my Icom IC-9700 and Yaesu G-5500 is a perfect combination, ok it may not work with all transceiver’s but that can also apply to other accessories such as tuners on some manufacturers hf sets.

As far as complaining that it does not work with certain software suites, the emphasis should be on the fact that you do not need to purchase extra software. Usually software which only runs on some variant of Windows. The S.A.T. Works on pretty much any device that has a web browser. I have been that impressed with the S.A.T. that within 8 months I purchased my second unit to use with a portable setup.

For the price you will not go wrong, if you do your research before you make the decision to purchase and check your equipment is compatible you will not be disappointed. 73 MW0TBB / KC2ZIL
W3RZ Rating: 2022-01-18
Simplcity is Simply Profund Time Owned: more than 12 months.
The S.A.T. Tracker from CNS technologies is by far the best Satellite Tracking and Satellite Radio control device on the market. Yes, it’s true that it doesn’t support some models of radios designed for Satellite work but it is exceptional for Satellite Tracking and radio and rotor control of the supported models.
Personally, having used the S.A.T. for rotor control only to see the performance with other tracking “software”: it performed flawlessly and the set up and calibration with my G5500 was a snap with point and clip settings and upon getting the settings correct in the IC9700. the S.A.T. was as close to plug and play as could be.
Control settings for tracking satellites and setup are straight forward and point and click as well. Every screen is easy to read and the screen layouts are conveniently placed for easy monitoring of all the tracking functions. And WOW! Since this is not software and is a standalone self-contained WIFI unit. Your complete Satellite operation can be available on other computers in your home, on your iPad and or your iPhone and can be monitored and controlled from those devices as well, as long as you have access to WIFI.
My S.A.T. Tracker has been in service and in operation continually for 13 months and it has performed extremely well over that period of time. I consider the cost of this unite to be very inexpensive given the level of service it can provide and it is an all in one unite standalone device… consider the cost of other “RS-232 tracking unites, either complete packages or KITs, that will only do rotor control are hundreds of dollars at best.
The CNS Technologies Team are exception people, always willing to help in every way they can and they are easily accessible through their media presence.