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SatTrack on Windows Pc

Developed By: Johannes Mittendorfer

License: Free

Rating: 3,0/5 - 11 votes

Last Updated: December 25, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.0
Size 1.2 MB
Release Date August 31, 15
Category Libraries & Demo Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (1)]

Description from Developer:
Please read the following description!

This app gives you instructions to perfectly align a antenna with a satellite by using your hand. It provides a rotor interface for hamlib c... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download SatTrack and install on Windows PC. SatTrack is free Libraries & Demo app, developed by Johannes Mittendorfer. Latest version of SatTrack is 1.0, was released on 2015-08-31 (updated on 2023-12-25). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000. Overall rating of SatTrack is 3,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 11 users, 4 users had rated it 5*, 5 users had rated it 1*.

How to install SatTrack on Windows?

Instruction on how to install SatTrack on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install SatTrack on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install SatTrack using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "SatTrack" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install SatTrack on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "SatTrack" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.0.

Download SatTrack 1.0 on Windows PC – 1.2 MB

Please read the following description!

This app gives you instructions to perfectly align a antenna with a satellite by using your hand. It provides a rotor interface for hamlib compatible applications like gpredict. Simply attach your smartphone to a directional antenna and point it to the sky. By aligning the crosses you will get the best reception.

Instructions to track a satellite (with gpredict):

* Setup a rotor in gpredict using the IP of your smartphone and the port 4533
* Open the app on your smartphone
* Track a satellite in gpredict and connect to the rotor
* Attach your smartphone to the antenna (The back of the device points to the target)
* Try to align the black cross with the red cross
Allows applications to open network sockets.