I always wondered, why not try the simple way first :-). When you need an invitation, I can do this, just send me your e-mail via PM.
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btw i have a NOOBS idea. how to decode lora data using cheap iot device like heltec lora s3 board etc and send back to satnogs network
the easy way is just put command on satnogs pre-obs. this command will write text file contain norad-id that can accessed locally for example on http://local_satno_ip:8080/trigger.txt
on lora device, we create a basic firmware, that always monitoring that trigger.txt. when the sat pass, it contain norad id. the lora device then check the norad id to eksternal / lokal api contain all lora info about the sat, like frequency, etc. than execute to receipt the signal.
all decoded data then submited to our local ground station. on our local gs, we create an app to receive the data. for example http://local_satno_ip:8080/submit
this app then will write file to satno data folder (same format with telemetry data that satno used). that as ussual will uploaded automatically by satno-client.
when obs finished, we put command on satnogs post-obs, to null trigger.txt
how my idea?
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That’s a very good idea, basically as I did it sucessfully for two Lora sat missions described here OE6ISP - Callsign Lookup by QRZ Ham Radio
The only difference is, that I dont control the boards from Satnogs, but manually or by TinyGS autotune. TinyGS manages the scheduling, frequency and parameter-settings (important!) and - for FSK-satellites - the frequency tracking. Rotator can also be operated from the Lora-board with a little hack.
What I dont have a solution for is, how to control the LoRa board from Satnogs - this was not so important for me, because I usually tune the station to a specific satellite only. I am not sure if it’s worth the effort to fully integrate the board into the satnogs scheduling mechanism.
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i think we can inject code to tinygs firmware, so will ignore autoschedule from tinygs, but listening norad id from local satnogs. and finaly send data both to our satno obs, but also to tinygs mqtt
I’ve been waiting for those exact words for so long! That is an incredible offer, Stefan. I would love to take you up on that. I’ll send you a PM right away with my email. Thank you so much!
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It took a long and winding road, but thanks to you all, it looks like SHIRAKAMI is finally on the air!
Next, I’ll get my antenna ready and take on the challenge of actual reception.
Sorry for all the trouble I caused, and thank you so much for your great help!
I swapped the stock antenna for a ham handheld antenna and now I’m standing by! Still no packets yet though… 
Look at this! 
After all the struggles with initialization and debugging, SHIRAKAMI has successfully decoded its very first packet from Tianqi-30 and registered it in SatDex!
A huge thank you to everyone in the community for your patience, guidance, and endless support. The station is officially alive and collecting space data! 
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I replaced it with a quick, makeshift homebrew dipole antenna, and it turned out to be an absolute game-changer!
Here is my current setup and the latest SatDex collection.
Homebrew antennas are just the best!
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Quick update! The makeshift dipole is still working hard and pulling in some great packets today. Homebrew antennas never disappoint! 
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Thank you for the great suggestion, Jan!
As someone who gave up on indoor SatNOGS and came here for some quick fun, it’s more about an old-timer’s stubborn pride—proving just how much you can achieve with a lazy, makeshift wire antenna right by the window!
Really appreciate you stopping by with the advice! 
The Little Rod on the Calm Sea
Around him, people used elaborate, motorized setups with endless lines to catch massive fish, each one boasting about their grandest trophies. Amidst all that noise, the old man sat quietly, day after day, holding a modest, handmade little rod that seemed entirely out of place.
One day, a kind passerby took pity on him and said, “If you head over to the shallow cove, you can actually have some fun with a tool like that.”
Following those gentle words, the old man rowed his boat to the shallows. There, under the warm sun, he finally enjoyed fishing from the very bottom of his heart.
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