There are several computer programs that can be useful for Radio Jove participants. We list a few selected programs below with explanations of their functions. Note: All of these programs run on computers and tablets running Windows™ OS.
Software for RJ2.1 system - the best place to find software installation instructions for the latest RJ 2.1 systems using the SDRplay RSP1B receiver is the setup and operation manual here:
Calibration software/hardware – If you are interested in building your own calibrator, instructions for using the RJ DIY Cal 1 Calibrator with SDR Console/SDRc2RSS/RSS are provided in the link below. Help using these documents is available by posting questions on the
Radio-JOVE@groups.io email list. Links to these documents are also available on the RJ group wiki page.
Radio-Sky Spectrograph see
http://radiosky.com/specdownload.html
- This software allows you to view and store signals from software-defined radios (SDRs) or from special frequency-sweeping receivers. These radios, or "spectrographs", allow you to see how radio signals are distributed across several MegaHertz (MHz) of radio spectrum. Using Radio-Sky Spectrograph you will be able to:
- Collect, store, retrieve, and edit spectrograph files with header information secured within the file itself
- View real-time data from other observers over the internet
- Share your real-time data with others over the internet
- Use in Stand Alone mode for local use only
- Communicate with others during observations using a built-in chat window
Radio-Sky Spectrograph is free for non-commercial use.
Radio Jupiter Pro see
http://radiosky.com/rjpro3ishere.html
- This is Radio-Sky Publishing's multi-function observing aid for Jupiter's decametric radio emissions. This program predicts most likely times for Jupiter radio storms, and displays Jupiter visibility information graphically. Predictions are customized to your location.
See help page at
http://www.radiosky.com/rjpro/rjprohelp.html for more information.
Radio-SkyPipe II
see
http://radiosky.com/skypipeishere.html
- This program from RadioSky Publishing is a powerful tool for amateur radio astronomy. Using Radio-SkyPipe you will be able to:
- Collect data on your PC using your sound card or a simple analog to digital converter.
- Store, retrieve, and edit stripchart files with header information secured within the file itself.
- Share your real-time data with others over the internet.
- Send to multiple recipients.
- Send and receive data simultaneously or receive simultaneously from two different sources.
- Use in Stand-Alone mode for local use only.
- Communicate with others during observations using a built-in chat window.
- Use for radio astronomy, seismology, weather, other scientific monitoring.