Project: Satellite Ground Station Controller
Primary Goals
To provide a system for automating control of various devices that are part of a amateur radio satellite ground station. Targeted devices include (but not limited to) RF/coax relays, mast mounted preamps/amplifiers, and audio routing for speakers, microphones, packet in/out, and headphones for two satellite capable radios.
Secondary Goals
To provide a test bed and learning tool for PIC controllers and their use in amateur radio.
Desired Features
- Modular design
- Allows manual over ride from front panel
- PC controlled
- Addressable submodules