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NAME

       fodtrack - Driver for the fodtrack rotor interface

SYNTAX

       fodtrack

DESCRIPTION

       This  program  simulates  an  Easycom  rotor  interface.  It  read  its
       configuration parameters from the file /etc/fodtrack.conf. It reads the
       headings  in  the  form  of AZ10.0 EL45.0 and outputs it to an parallel
       port. When started it displays a small status text,  creates  the  file
       /tmp/fodtrackdevice  - which contains the pseudo device used - and goes
       into the background.

FILES

       /etc/fodtrack.conf
       /tmp/fodtrackdevice

EXAMPLES

       To run this program type:

       fodtrack

       After   that   you   can   start   predict   with   predict   -acat
       /tmp/fodtrackdevice‘  and  you  will  be  able to turn your antennas in
       predict single track using your fodtrack device

AUTHORS

       Luc Langehegermann <luc@1409.org>

SEE ALSO

       fodtrack.conf(5)