Why limit yourself to your small screen on the phone? Run Look4Sat: Radio satellite tracker, an app by Arty Bishop, best experienced on your PC or Mac with BlueStacks, the world’s #1 Android emulator.
About the App
Look4Sat: Radio satellite tracker makes it easy to figure out when radio satellites will be overhead and worth listening to. Built by Arty Bishop, this Tools app gives you a clear picture of upcoming passes, where to point your antenna, and what gear settings to prep. Want a bigger view while planning? You can also run it on BlueStacks.
App Features
- Week-ahead predictions: Get accurate pass forecasts for up to 7 days (168 hours), so you can plan sessions in advance without guessing.
- Location your way: Use your current GPS position or type in any coordinates to predict passes for home, field ops, or a remote site you’re traveling to.
- What’s active right now: See a clean list of satellites currently in range plus what’s coming next, so you can jump in at the right moment.
- Live pass view: Watch each pass progress in real time with a polar plot, elevation details, and clear az/alt info to help you track smoothly.
- Transceiver details: Check key transmitter and receiver info for each satellite to set up your radio quickly and avoid frequency hunting.
- Map with footprint and track: View a satellite’s ground track, position, and footprint on an interactive map to visualize coverage at a glance.
- Offline-first engine: Pass predictions work offline once your data’s synced. Refresh TLEs and the transmitters database weekly for best accuracy.
Ready to experience Look4Sat: Radio satellite tracker on a bigger screen, in all its glory? Download BlueStacks now.
