This website uses cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. Voacap voice of america coverage analysis program is free professional highfrequency hf propagation prediction software from ntiaits, originally developed for voice of america voa. If you are listening to the stations mentioned below, then udxf is the place to be. Directory of wireless system planning tools ubc radio science lab. Beacons ndb, driftnet beacons, propagation beacons, pirate beacons, hi. Using virtual machines, dxlab applications can also be run on linux and macintosh. About rf prop the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Voacap voice of america coverage analysis program is free professional highfrequency hf propagation prediction software from ntia its, originally developed for voice of america voa. The grey line is a band around the earth that separates the daylight from darkness.
Radio propagation along the grey line is very efficient. Hf beacons operated by amateur radio operators all over the earth transmit a cw signal varing power levels in all directions. I need it to list a plant, care of the plant, propagating the plant, zone for the plant, inside or outside plant and if possible where the seeds are in the plant. Describe your experience with the hf propagation prediction software and tell us why you give it the rating you did required.
Mentum planet 5 the fifth generation of this software platform was built to. See the correlation of 144 mhz dx qsos with the interplanetary magnetic field. For propagation topics above 30 mhz, please see our dxing above 30 mhz article. I received zl1bd as well as vp8lp both on 20m at about 8. Usable hf frequencies page refreshed every 20 minutes use the indicated color red, yellow, green, blue, white, etc. Ace animated communications effectiveness provides hf ham radio propagation predictions for the 1. Propview uses the included ioncap propagation prediction engine to forecast the minimum and maximum useable frequencies between two locations over a specified 24 hour period. Most other propagation gurus also live in the us, but are primarily focused on events on the sun anyway. Dx list archives solar terrestrial activity report the dx notebook. Click on a prefix to find it in the prefix database.
It is our mission to enhance your radio operating and monitoring experience by making it easy and fun to enter your loggings, record audio archives of the stations youve worked or heard, and maintain a digital repository of your treasured qsl cards. Hf beacons operated by amateur radio operators all over the earth transmit a cw. More importantly, the current sunspot number ssn and planetary aindex are updated every 30 minutes on the bottom of this image. Hf propagation prediction is a statistical science. Since i focus on actual dx openings from my location, i often receive requests from those trying to interpret these forecasts for other locations and continents which i have never been to. Line, as utilised by ham radio operators over the world. These apis handle a wide range of tasks related to game programming, video and other multimedia. If youre just getting started in the hf hobby, ae4rvs propagation primer is an excellant place to start. Dx toolbox uses online solar and geomagnetic data to calculate propagation. A monthly dx propagation forecast for the radio amateur. If you have more systems to use in your apps, i would recommend the full neptune dx platform strategy. Note that dx summit cluster refers to this program and displays a prediction chart when.
Jul 01, 2017 on the other hand, this summer is so far being the best for years for working southern hemisphere dx from europe on 160mtrs and 80mtrs. Acehf pro hf propagation simulation and visualisation software. Radio city from zeeland, the netherlands is making history by conducting one of the first european morse code dx tests. Wave propagation software, computational science, and reproducible research 3 can be built upon and used as a subroutine in future work. This workinprogress guide should get you well started with the software. Dx ww25last 25 spots from world wide hc1daz 1151z 7074. Send formated dx spots indicating clearly both locators and the type or propagation. Native integration of live data planet allows you to combine live network measurements with advanced predictions for highly accurate network planning and optimization. Dx toolbox searches the web for you, gathering information on solar and geomagnetic conditions that affect radio propagation. A valuable datasource is, to which wspr spots are uploaded and fed to a database. Hf propagation overview acknowledgement for the realtime effective solar sunspot number ssn e. Vp6r pitcairn island oc044 vk9nc, vk9ne, vk9ng norfolk isl.
Ng3k provided resources announced dx operations may08 now with links to the dx watch spot database for active operations. Tap is used by federal agencies, statelocal public safety departments, energy companies, utilities, and consultants to evaluate radio transmitter sites. Plot updated every 15 minutes of the maximum nvis f o,f2 critical frequency in the vicinity of where your ip address is thought to be located. Noaa plot updated every 15 minutes of the maximum f o,es blanketing frequency in the vicinity of where your ip. Hflink is the international resource for ale automatic link establishment high frequency communications, hf digital messaging, emergency disaster relief, interoperative hf communications, hf network, ham radio. Dx toolbox propagation analysis and prediction program i. Planet 8 planet 9 versus sap neptune software community. Since 1995, dxtreme software has been producing powerful and easytouse logging applications for all kinds of radio enthusiasts. Directx 11 is an api collection that helps game and multimedia developers deliver better experiences through better rendering options and a wide array of optimized tools.
Aeronautical stations, both ground stations and aircraft voice, hfdl, selcalls, volmet, etc. Make sure you have dx atlas installed, then press the dx atlas button on the settings tab. I have been so busy at home ive only been on the radio mobile, but this saturday14th apr, i am hoping to get off to whitby for a drive with franca. Designed for the commercial, government, amateur radio and shortwave listener communities, the software provides a powerful interface for all sdr users. Each prefix has a hint with a country and province name. The product is a sophisticated yet easyto use windowsbased software solution that helps wireless operators and others operating wireless networks to. Hi simon you are right about bad propagation, but some how psk gets in ok. Integrates with hamcap, ionoprobe, band master, and many 3rd party programs. Transmissions with jt mode were used to collect spots and create datasets. Dx toolbox helps you forecast shortwave radio propagation conditions. This link is listed in our web site directory since saturday jul 3 1999, and till today rf prop has been followed for a total of 40088 times. Some thirdparty tools, for example propagation models, use the full vertical pattern.
To build the largest and most complete amateur radio community site on the internet. Directx is a set of application programming interfaces or apis. The main category is propagation tools that is about propagation prediction software for ham radio. Weather and the sun play important roles in signal propagation and strength. The author wishes to thank james secan, senior research scientist, retired, of northwest research associates, inc nwra for his continuing efforts to keep the space weather indices summary 1 server online. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. For those who dont know, thegrey line is a band around the earth that separates daylight from darkness as the earth rotates. The area prediction data will be superimposed on the dx atlas map, and you will be able to magnify and scroll the map, and view it in the azimuthal and 3d projections. A portal that hams think of as the first place to go for information, to exchange ideas, and be part of whats happening with ham radio on the internet. Mar 31, 2012 hay all, i am looking for a plant software. Dx spotting maps and radio propagation maps youtube. Review of propagation prediction programs voacapbased. Hf propagation tutorial, nm7m on this web propagation studies, rsgb. Dx toolbox shortwave ham radio hf radio propagation dx toolbox screenshots.
Call area boundaries and prefixes are shown on the world map in addition to the dxcc boundaries and prefixes. Wave propagation software, computational science, and. Ive edited your question a bit to focus on an objective question how do sunspots affect propagation rather than a subjective one is hf currently worthwhile, because the latter is offtopic because it leads to a variety of yaynay opinions rather than wellwritten answers. Hflink hf automatic link establishment hf ale hf network. I need it to list a plant, care of the plant, propagating the plant, zone for the plant, inside or outside plant and if possible where the. It also features several propagation forecasting tools, allowing you to quickly and easily estimate current hf shortwave propagation conditions between. The maximum usable frequency muf is the highest frequency that, with a probability of 50% of the time, can be used for radio communication between two points at a specified distance but not necessary in all directions via refraction by the ionosphere. While listening or planning to work a dx station, the radio amateur would like to know what are the current propagation conditions, know if the propagation is open toward a specific location at a specific time, or at what time the band will be open for a specific pointtopoint circuit. The current conditions window displays the real time readings for many factors which can affect hf propagation. Hf shortwave radio propagation information, black cat systems. The amateur radio propagation studies webpage features the world of unusual. Arrl propagation forecast bulletins ac6vs ham and dx reference guide df5ai amateur radio propagation studies excellent page, features beamfinder software. Around every top of the hour plus or minus a few minutes radio city will provide a morse code id on 801 khz this coming easter from thursday to monday.
To increase the effectiveness and make it a bit easier to use, i would suggest that operators should employ one of the many different software programs that do the calculations and mapping to beacon stations. Dxlab applications run on windows, nt, 2000, xp, vista, 7, 8, and 10 in both 32bit and 64bit flavors. Hf propagation numbers and hf beacon tracking programs. Mentum planet 5 the fifth generation of this software platform was built to address the complex requirements of lte and wimax operators, as well as their consultants and equipment vendors. The rest of information is useless and it doesnt interest anybody. Emphasis is on the seasonal effect on dx propagation at current levels of solar activity. Daily reports assist in predicting when ideal times might be for reaching out to find those lower signal strength sites. I hope to take the 746 and the 20 mtr mobile whip will call on 14. One reason for this is that the d layer, which absorbs hf signals. World wide propagation direct to my ft857 mobile on my way in to work i was amazed to hear loud signals from every corner of the earth.
Contest operations, calendars, and resources may06 check here for contest announced operations tables. Check dx propagation with beacons the hf beacon system is a great utility. It also features several propagation forecasting tools, allowing you to quickly and easily estimate current hf shortwave propagation conditions between any two locations in the world. One major reason for this is that the d layer, which absorbs hf signals, disappears rapidly on the sunset side of the grey line, and it has not yet built upon. The areas noted in the forecast have the necessary atmospheric conditions to produce tropospheric bending of vhf, uhf andor microwave radio waves. Dx toolbox shortwave ham radio hf radio propagation. Currently, i am working on a paper regarding propagation on 60 metres. With neptune dx platform you have the freedom to flexibly innovate as you see fit whether youre developing new functionality without a backend, building complex enterprise applications on existing backends or in the cloud, or merging the best functionality of multiple systems into. Some dxlab applications can be individually run on windows 95, 98, and 98se. These links explore several sites, and software, that can be used to help predict how a hf signal will propagate.
Edx offers advanced tools for broadband wireless network design, providing accurate signal models, complete with throughput rates and quality of service for your coverage areas. The area prediction data will be superimposed on the dx atlas map, and you will be able to magnify and scroll the map, and view it. This site was designed to be viewable using any current web browser or computer with the required software installed. Softwright, a gsa contract holder, is the developer of the terrain analysis package tap pcbased terrestrial rf propagation software. Acehf propagation prediction software ace hf pro, ace hf mobile are. One major reason for this is that the d layer, which absorbs hf signals, disappears rapidly on the sunset side of the grey line, and it has not yet built upon the sunrise side.
High resolution snr signalnoiseradio maps which are in pseudo color. We also share information about the use of our site never private information with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you have provided to them or that they have collected from your use of their services. Dxprop dxprop is a radiowave propagation forecast freeware for ham radio operators, permits to predict propagation on 12 frequencies. Joachim ct1hze has managed the majority of dx qsos on june 5, 2007 see the. Edx wireless smart planning for smart wireless networks. Wwv type indices and predicted solar flux, planetary aindex and probability of.
In order to support the study, i developed a wspr continue reading. Dx toolbox propagation software, black cat systems. Planet offers a range of accurate and unique propagation models, already validated for 5g frequencies such as crcpredict, planet 3d model p3m and universal model. There is no such thing as bad propagation, it is merely realigned. In general, the higher the number, the better hf and shortwave.
Richard and sue buckner teamed with joe ahlgren author of geoclock and steve biro to create a dynamic system simulation and visualization software package which uses the voacap propagation prediction engine to create animated maps and charts to help all users of hf radio choose the best times and frequencies for communications. Telescopeman discusses finding those amateur radio weak signal dx long distance radio signals by using online web sites. It features several propagation forecasting tools, allowing you to quickly and easily estimate current hf shortwave propagation conditions between any two locations in the world, and is ideal for the ham radio operator, shortwave listener, or other radio enthusiast. Any white bubble indicates no suitable frequency or high absorption. Dx list for hams wishing to receive dx information via email. The propagation forecast information above will only tell you in general if your band may be open and wont be specific to any particular country or part of the world. K6tu propagation as a serviceclick here to take the quick tour. The propagation program dx toolbox with most of its windows opened, including images. Europe 144 mhz eskip europe 70 mhz 50 mhz eskip solar xrays geomagnetic field. In the propagation window, expand the antenna files node. I caught some activity last night just as the band opens up in the evening.