My antivirus software stopped the installation of beacon tracker because of a threat called v32. Use it to call your ham friends, and it quietly monitors your radio frequency for an incoming call. The program can be purchased directly from the developers callsign software, and is also offered regularly on ebay for 149. A pc windows program that continuously identifies which ncdxfiaru dx beacon. Prior to the solar flare, the rbn observed strong hf propagation conditions. Occasionally, the beacons transmission includes other information, such as telemetric or meteorological data radio beacons have many applications, including air and sea. Arrl ham radio for arduino and picaxe where ham radio meets opensource electronics. When joining hamradioforum you will get a confirmation email which you need to respond to. Beacontime wizard btw is a group of beacon information views and tools to enhance the enjoyment and usefulness of the ncdxfiaru international beacon network and hf radio operation. Automatic ncdxf beacon monitor for radio amateurs, swlers and hf communication engineers. This is part 3 of my 5 part series on the four simple ways to pay for a warehouse management system. W6nek hf beacon tracker informer technologies, inc. A sophisticated beacon monitoring program capable of monitoring all 18 beacons on all. This page shows where information on hf beacons and associated hardware software can be found.
The ncdxf international beacon project radio society of great. Net extensive list of amateur radio mailing lists qsl. Beacon towing software dispatch, motor clubs, roadside. Here you will find a a collection of amateur radio programs for the macintosh. In part three i will discuss what is arguably your most important asset, your employees. The new generation of singleboard microcontrollers is easier than ever to use, bringing together hardware and software for projectbuilding radio amateurs can easily dive into. One by one each beacon station will transmit its call and output four 1 second carriers 100, 10, 1 and. This page shows where information on hf beacons and associated hardwaresoftware can be found. Satsat works totally offline, with its own predictions and maps. These beacons help both amateur and commercial highfrequency radio users assess the current condition of the ionosphere.
Commander commander allows you to control your icom, tentec, kenwood, or yaesu radio from a pc running windows 95, 98, nt, 2000, or xp. Mac ham radio mac ham radio devoted to amateur radio. High resolution world map software for amateur radio. The current release version of ham radio deluxe is v6. In the first part i listed the four ways and outlined each one. A pc windows program that continuously identifies which ncdxfiaru dx beacon station is currently broadcasting on any of the five hf amateur radio bands. Specializing in products for amateur radio, dc power distribution and control, as well as rc hobbies, west mountain radio manufactures rigrunner dc power strips, voltage monitors and tools, and precision battery analysis hardware and software. Ham radio deluxe software the radio amateurs best asset. The krsd74 radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. Digital qst provides a text search to all qst content after 2012. To retrieve your new key, visit the following website to check for your replacement key.
An amateur radio propagation beacon is a radio beacon, whose purpose is the investigation of. Just as shoppers are hoarding necessities and food in panic buying, more people have quickly studied to become amateur radio operators to ensure they can maintain communications with others in emergency situations and. Some are following the traditional ham curiosity to explore interesting aspects of communications. The five modules in the suite provide rig control, logging, digital.
The faros program by ve3nea is shown automatically detecting and monitoring the northern california dx foundation ncdxf hf beacons. The ncdxf, in cooperation with the iaru, constructed and operates a worldwide network of highfrequency radio beacons on 14. As always however for the latest version of any amateur radio software we suggest visiting the web site of the author. The reverse beacon network is a revolutionary new idea. Hf propagation numbers and hf beacon tracking programs. The ncdxf, in cooperation with the international amateur radio union.
To know which beacon is transmitting see the schedule or use a computer program. Microwave beacons are also used as signal sources to test and calibrate antennas and receivers. Ham exams a bunch a dozen to choose from including mac. Some of the best ham radio software available for the mac or any other platform for that matter. For the past 7 years, a group of amateur radio operators has joined together for communications using ale and selective calling. If the cell phone supports gps the actual position can be automatically determinend and displayed as qth locator. Arduino for ham radio introduces you to the exciting world of microcontrollers and open source hardware and software. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent read full story. That murmansk beacon was very useful and it would be beneficial if hams would operate beacons on latitudes above the artic circle on 1. Introducing hamring, the new app for hf selective calling selcall. When each beacon completes a transmission it goes silent on that band and switches to the next higher band. A radio beacon is a transmitter at a known location and transmits a continuous or periodic radio signal with limited information for example, its identification or location on a specified radio frequency.
Perhaps three beacon sites around the north pole at high latitudes above the artic circle would be of intrerest. A radio beacon is a wireless device that marks a fixed location and allows directionfinding equipment to locate it. Net free web page and email for licensed amateur radio operators wz1vs list of ham radio www pages extensive. Tune the ham bands, surf the web or pick up the latest issue of qst, and youll discover hams fiddling with a new piece of hardware.
Instead of beacons actively transmitting signals, the rbn is a network of stations listening to the bands and reporting what stations they hear, when and how well. Beacon frequency is displayed as info text when player points at it. Beacon monitoring programs category is a curation of web resources on, hf beacon tracker, wwsu ndb logger, faros. Most amateur radio operators enjoy doing things, whether its building a simple radio from a kit or handful of parts, integrating a new station accessory, or making a new antenna from a length of wire or aluminum tubing. Alex shovkoplyas, ve3nea, is the owner of afreet software, inc. West hollywood, california the number of americans obtaining their ham radio licenses is soaring as the country comes to grips with the coronavirus pandemic. Hf beacons radio society of great britain main site. The system is making use of the ncdxf internation beacon project ibp which consists of 18 timely synchronized automated transmitters, located around the world. Find heading, country, distance, zone info from callsign. They can be found on lf, mf, hf, vhf, uhf, and microwave frequencies. It displays current and next passes for any satellites, it also provides beacons frequencies to listen to.
It makes sense for the industry runnersups to want to copy the number one software on the planet. Beacon wizard track the ncdxf beacons and sets your pc clock to world standards. Click on a prefix to find it in the prefix database. Call area boundaries and prefixes are shown on the world map in addition to the dxcc boundaries and prefixes. Faros software detecting ncdxf beacons on 20m youtube. Much of this software is supplied on the dvd that ships with every rigtalk and most has been tested with rigtalk. Interest in ham radio soaring as country grips with virus. Display the telemetry beacon for the eshail 2 geostationary satellite.
Any issues with signup please use contact us button at bottom of any page. Mount beacon amateur radio club, wappingers falls, ny. Registered members may download qst articles from 1915 to december 2011. Additionally the distance and bearing from a selected location to the beacon is calculated and shown.
The current beacon call sign is updated and displayed, along with a flashing status led, on a relief map of the world. A pc windows program that continuously identifies which ncdxfiaru dx beacon station is currently broadcasting on any of the five hf amateur radio bands 20, 17, 15, 12, and 10 meter bands. Each prefix has a hint with a country and province name. International beacon project locations and information. Integrates with hamcap, ionoprobe, band master, and many 3rd party programs. Tired of searching for quality ham radio software for the mac, only to be told by the pc weenies that there isnt any. Ham radio deluxe software radio amateurs best asset. Please take a moment to browse our website for more information and please contact us if you have any questions, concerns or comments. It starts by building a solid foundation through descriptions of various arduino boards and addon components, followed by a collection of ham radiorelated practical projects. It monitors the signals on the various bands and generates in realtime a graphical chart. Dart pro 98 software audio restoration and recording software plus a free radio recording program.
Satsat is a satellite tracking software, for radio amateurs, scientists or hobbyists. The transmitting radio beacon is displayed on a world map together with a short description. An amateur radio propagation beacon is a radio beacon, whose purpose is the investigation of the propagation of radio signals. Most radio propagation beacons use amateur radio frequencies. In part two i covered how better control and accuracy of the inventory can save money and help pay for a wms. The radio operations center roc is a comprehensive suite of fullfeatured software solutions for commercial radio, amateur ham radio, mars and marine radio control. Wizard track the ncdxf beacons and sets your pc clock to world standards. Integrated software for logging, rig control, digital modes, satellite. Clocks, greyline, great circle, grid squares also see opaids azmap an azimuthalequidistance map generator from aa6z. The sdr can also be used instead of the external radios receiver as sdr is generally superior.
Microcontroller technology has exploded in popularity among ham radio operators. Ham radio deluxe hrd is an integrated suite of software products for amateur radio. Welcome to the amateur radio club of columbia county, inc. After placement it automatically tunes on a random unoccupied frequency from predefined range. The number of hams has grown from just a handful active in 2001, to the thousands of enthusiasts in it today. The hf region 1, iaru beacon coordinator is dennis. It works with any hf ssb transceiver or vhfuhf fm transceiver. It transmits a continuous or periodic radio signal with limited information content for example, its identification or location on a specified radio frequency, which is picked up by directionfinding systems on ships, aircraft, and vehicles to determine the location of. Rt systems has released the macos version of their popular krsd74 programming software for the kenwood d74.