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[LNA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low-noise_amplifier) and [SAW filter](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surface_acoustic_wave#Application_in_electronic_components) for around 1.69GHz - [NooElec SAWBird+ GOES](http://www.nooelec.com/store/sawbird-plus-goes.html) **~$35** 4. A 1.6 - 1.9 GHz parabolic grid antenna - *[ZDAGP1900-20-15----1850-1990MHz 20dBi](https://www.excel-wireless.com/1900-mhz-grid-parabolic-antenna/1850-1990-mhz-grid-parabolic-antenna-20-dbi)* **~$100** or - [More dBi Options](http://www.zdacomm.com/1900-mhz-grid-paraboilc-dish-antenna-series.html) - Or use a [Modified 2.4 GHz WiFi grid antenna](https://www.reddit.com/r/RTLSDR/comments/9ahdzc/modification_of_wifi_grid_antenna_to_make_it_work/) **~$60** 5. Adapter (depending on the antenna terminal): - [N-Male to SMA Male](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MFHRW4N/) **$5-10** 6. Cable(s) - [SMA Male to Male](https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_1_4?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=sma+male+to+sma+male) **$5-10** Total: **~$185** Assembly: ``` [Antenna] --- [Adapter] --- [(input) SAWBird+ (output)] --- cable --- [RTL-SDR] --- usb --- [Raspberry Pi] ``` ## Software Prep your Raspberry Pi: 1. Get everything up to date ```bash sudo apt update sudo apt dist-upgrade # reboot the device sudo reboot ``` 2. Install dependencies ```bash # get the packages necessary to build and run goestools sudo apt install git build-essential cmake libusb-1.0 libopencv-dev libproj-dev ``` 3. Install `librtlsdr` Grab the latest [librtlsdr](https://github.com/steve-m/librtlsdr.git) source, compile it, and install the shared libraries/includes. ```bash # download, compile, and install librtlsdr git clone https://github.com/steve-m/librtlsdr.git cd librtlsdr mkdir build cd build cmake -DCMAKE_INSTALL_PREFIX:PATH=/usr -DINSTALL_UDEV_RULES=ON .. sudo make -j2 install # load udev rules and blacklist the DVB driver shipped with the OS sudo cp ../rtl-sdr.rules /etc/udev/rules.d/ sudo ldconfig echo 'blacklist dvb_usb_rtl28xxu' | sudo tee --append /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-dvb_usb_rtl28xxu.conf # reboot the device sudo reoboot ``` 4. Test youe the RTL-SDR dongle ```bash rtl_test ``` 5. Install [`goestools`](https://github.com/pietern/goestools.git) ```bash git clone https://github.com/pietern/goestools.git cd goestools git submodule init git submodule update --recursive mkdir build cd build cmake -DCMAKE_INSTALL_PREFIX:PATH=/usr .. # this will take a while on a raspberry pi sudo make -j2 install ``` 6. Create `goesrecv.conf` config ```bash cat <<EOF > ~/.goesrecv.conf [demodulator] mode = "hrit" source = "rtlsdr" [rtlsdr] frequency = 1694100000 sample_rate = 2400000 gain = 5 bias_tee = false [costas] max_deviation = 200e3 [decoder.packet_publisher] bind = "tcp://0.0.0.0:5004" send_buffer = 1048576 [monitor] statsd_address = "udp4://localhost:8125" EOF ``` If you're using a NooElec SmarTee dongle with an always-on bias tee, or if you're powering your SAWBird through the micro USB port, set `bias_tee = false` under `[rtlsdr]`. If you're using RTL-SDR.com dongle, set `bias_tee = true` to power the SAWBird board. 7. Roughly point your antenna at the satellite. Find where the GOES-16 or GOES-17 satellites are in the sky at your location using [agsattrack.com](http://www.agsattrack.com/). Note the **azimuth** and **elevation**. Use an **actual real compass** to point your dish at the azimuth. I've been using the iPhone phone compass, which has a 20-30 degree error, which renders it practically useless. Adjust your dish angle according to the elevation. 8. Run goesrecv and perform fine antenna adjustments ```bash goesrecv -v -i 1 -c ~/goesrecv.conf ``` This will show output every second that looks something like this: ``` ... 2018-09-15T21:52:03Z [monitor] gain: 8.44, freq: -2121.4, omega: 2.589, vit(avg): 2400, rs(sum): 0, packets: 0, drops: 55 ``` The `vit(avg)` stat shows the average [viterbi error rate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viterbi_error_rate) over 1 second interval (if running with `-i 1`). If there's no signal, the `vit` value should be over 2000. When signal is stronger it should decrease. This should help you point the antenna correctly. Slightly rotate the dish right or left and note whether the `vit` errors are increasing or decreasing. Once you're at the local error minimum, adjust the vertical angle, and do the same. Once the `vit` errors are at their lowest, you've pointed the antenna! Double check the antenna position again. GOES-17 and GOES-16 are only about 15 degrees from each other in the sky. 9. Restart `goesrecv` and play around with the config parameters. If your `vit` errors are under 400, and you're observing no packet drops, you're all set! If the average errors are at around 1500-1800, try the following: - Terminate and restart `goesrecv`. This should allow it to readjust the gain and frequency offset to get a better read on the signal. - Cool the Raspberry Pi and the RTL-SDR dongle. I've noticed that temperature might significantly affect reception quality. - Play around with `goesproc.conf` parameters. Try adjusting the `gain` and `sample_rate`. For the NooElec XTR or other E4000 tuners, you might need to set your gain to `10` or below. Once you decresed the error rates, but your `vit` is still over 400, try making cery slight adjustments to the antenna again.