Daily Usage and Operation

Daily Usage and Operation

This page explains the normal operator workflow in Pi-Sat and links to the page-specific guides.

Related pages:

• Dashboard Page
• Satellites Page
• Map Page
• Monitor Page
• QSO Finder
• Settings Page
• Tracking and Control Logic

Normal Operator Flow

For day-to-day use, the typical order is:

1. open the dashboard
2. confirm the tracked satellite list and next passes look correct
3. verify the desired frequency profile for the currently selected satellite
4. verify RX, TX, and rotator enable states
5. let autotrack manage the next pass, or manually select a different target
6. monitor live tracking, frequencies, map position, and rotator behavior during the pass
7. use the satellites page when you want to change which satellites are included
8. use the QSO Finder page when you want to plan a possible contact window between two grid squares
9. use the monitor page when you need to inspect logs, refresh behavior, automation runs, or device issues

High-Level Page Purposes

• Satellites
  • choose which satellites are tracked
  • inspect satellite details, profiles, and known upcoming passes for one selected satellite
• QSO Finder
  • compare two grid squares against one selected satellite
  • identify mutual visibility windows and overlap duration
• Map
  • large current-location map for all tracked satellites
• Monitor
  • backend log view
  • debug visibility for refreshes, automation runs, and device issues
• Settings
  • station, device, automation, rotator, and advanced configuration

When to Use Each Page

• Use Dashboard while actually operating
• Use Satellites when building or adjusting your tracked satellite list
• Use QSO Finder when planning whether two stations can work the same pass
• Use Map when you want a broader visual of current tracked-satellite positions
• Use Monitor when behavior is unclear or logs need to be checked
• Use Settings when hardware, automation, or site configuration changes