I'm a big proponent of useful FREE software for utilities and seldom used functions, but when you reach the level of MacDoppler for Cocoa you should expect to pay for what you get. There is no upgrade path from MacDoppler Pro to MacDoppler for Cocoa and some may balk at paying the full $98 single-license fee. And when I have a GOOD suggestion for improvement, it is amazing how quickly it gets incorporated into the software. I won't say that the first versions were bug free, but it says something about the developer when you know that a reported bug will be fixed withing a few hours. The Predictative Dead Spot functionality is really nice. You can specify where you want the rotators parkes, and provides offsets in case your antennas aren't pointed in exactly the right direction. Radio drivers are provided for 17 different radios (as of this writing), and there is extensive support for a variety of different rotator configurations. And while there is only one window, and a lot of info on that window, the ability to order the satellite information in the track list allows me to set up the information listing in the way that I want. MacDoppler for Cocoa addresses my complaints about multiple windows almost completely as there is now one window and I really, really like this interface much better. My biggest complaint about the older MacDoppler Pro was dealing with multiple windows, but I know that is a personal opinion that might not be shared by others. The first versions (updated several times a week at least!) didn't contain the full feature set of MacDopplerPro, but the quick updates from Don Agro brought it up to full functionality in very short order. ![]() ![]() MacDoppler for Cocoa didn't disappoint me. So based on my positive experience, I immediately purchased MacDoppler for Cocoa when the first version was released - something I don't normally do since I don't usually trust new software! My complaints have been very minor and mostly confined to interface, but MacDopplerPro works extremely well-and you just can't beat the support provided by the developer. I've been a very, very satisfied user of MacDopplerPro for the past few years. Some software is just so good that it defines the category and becomes the basis of comparison - and MacDoppler defines the categry for amateur radio satellite software.
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