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SkyRoof 1.26 by Alex Shovkoplyas is a Windows application engineered for radio amateurs and satellite enthusiasts who want to integrate real-time satellite tracking with software-defined radio operations in a single workspace. The program merges pass-prediction mechanics with SDR waterfall display, so every satellite’s downlink appears on-screen already tagged with its name while the transponder’s band edges move dynamically to match on-the-fly Doppler shift; tuning is accomplished graphically by dragging the mouse rather than typing numbers. Typical use cases include monitoring linear transponders during low-Earth-orbit passes, automatically compensating uplink and downlink frequencies for Cube-Sat and ISS contacts, logging band activity for later analysis, and demonstrating satellite communication principles in club or classroom settings. Because the same executable handles orbital elements, radio control, and visual spectrum, operators can watch a spacecraft rise above the horizon, click its trace, and immediately hear the beacon without switching programs. The title belongs to the “Science / Radio” software category, and two public builds—1.25 and the current 1.26—have been released, each refining TLE parsing and adding support for additional SDR hardware. The application is available for free on get.nero.com, with downloads delivered through trusted Windows package sources such as winget, ensuring users always receive the latest version and can install it alongside other programs in a single batch.
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