Users feedback
Following the end of free access to the previous platform (frill), feedbacks had to be migrated to a new platform. Let's hope that Canny's free offer stays so. You can always submit your ideas for new features, and vote for existing proposals. [17/06/2023]
About propagation, you will learn a lot with this article written by Ian G3YWX published in an ARRL QST magazine. Enjoy your reading.
I can't imagine a better way to produce useful code for the amateur radio community. HamDXMap will continue to evolve again, because I have a lot of fabulous ideas and you even propose a lot of them. I work hard to provide improvements and new features. Below you will find all the main advancements.
Christian F5UII • 2023-04-17
Historic of the HamDXMap application's features with help and support links.
Release #5 - 4 features
Simply click on the points to display a popup, providing access to information and the link to the online receiver's website.
You can place specific stations in favorites by clicking on the ❤️, in the popup. The map display can be pared down to show only your favorites (selected using the SDR selector in the main menu).
We would like to thank all the suppliers of DX information who are mentioned in the pop-up below.
Many thanks to NG3K for the detailed list published on its site.
Simply click on the double arrows to move the panel.
If you don't see this button, either the application is already installed, or your system is not compatible.
Release #4 - 3 features, 5 improvements
Release #3 - 6 features, 4 improvements
The distance between the bounces is determined by the departure angle and the altimetry of the ionospheric reflection layer. These two parameters are adjustable by the user in the side menu. The diameter of the circle allows the user to consider the beam width, depending on the horizontal directivity of the antenna.
Be careful not to misinterpret this representation of circles. Indeed, contacts are possible outside the circles, which are only a way to express the bounce distances and the beam width.
In the settings menu you can choose the opacity of the first circle, whereas the following circles have a reduced opacity depending on the area ratio (in the idea of what the energy distribution could be without losses). You can choose to display the bounces on SP, LP, but also not to display them.
Release #2 - 4 features, 2 improvements
Currently I'm working on driving fabulous Win-Test logging software directly. A preview of the result can be seen here, and also on my Twitter feed.
When typing in the Win-Test logger installed locally or on the network, HamDXMap instantly shows the station on the map. Many applications are then possible for the future. Still in developpement...
Your ideas can be easily feedback here.
Release #1 - 3 features
Release #0 - 2 features, 1 improvement, 1 debug
A number of you use HamDXMap on a daily practice basis. This is my first pride. I would be very glad to have your support for the hosting costs and your contribution to the coffee needed for the (human) machine to move forward...
Thanks a lot !
path is workable & usable frequency bandwidth (MHz)
⭕️ path is poor, not suitable
path is workable & usable frequency bandwidth (MHz)
⭕️ path is poor, not suitable
✓ the band can be currently used for long distance contact between the two markers
? the band is at the limits but might be tried to make contact between the two markers
SFI Propagation
Simplistic rule: when SFI is high, it's good; when K and A are high, it's more harmful for propagation (absorption).
Connectivity
Here's a suite of features that will be of great value to users of the Win-Test logging software. I spent quite a bit of time developing these as it requires a network interface between Win-Test and HamDXMap. The technical specification is public (API reference) and can be used by other developers to inject information into HamDXMap from other logging software.
Below you will find details of the features as well as a few steps to initiate communication on your Windows computer.
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Release #5
It has been a while coming, but here it is, the latest release from January 7th 2024 ! 🎉 Happy new year to all 🌎HamDXMap users ! Here the 4 new features.
A layer is added with more then 1100 online SDR receivers. The list of this Software Defined Radio is updated daily. The receivers are generously made available by the three receiver networks. We sincerely thank them for their management and contributions to the community. Thanks also to each enthusiast who makes access to their radio reception station available via the internet. :
You can place specificstations in favorites by clicking on the ❤️, in the popup. The map can be limited by displaying only your favorites.
The map now shows current and future DXpeditions planned over the next 45 days. Using the left-hand DX menu, the user can choose either to display all DXpeditions, or only those currently in progress. The colour of the circles on the map depends on the start date of the operation. The lighter the circle, the closer the expedition is to going live. Clicking on one of the dots opens a pop-up window giving details of the expedition.
We would like to thank all the suppliers of DX information who are mentioned in the pop-up below.
Many thanks to NG3K for the detailed list published on its site.
Simply click on the double arrows to move the panel.
For even easier use, you will be able to find your 🌎HamDXMap application on your system, just like other software programs. This can be achieved easily with just two clicks. Indeed, HamDXMap can now be installed as an application on various environments (smartphones and computers). Desktop installation is currently possible via Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge on Linux, Windows, macOS, and Chromebook. For these browsers, an "Install app" button is displayed in the bottom menu.
If you don't see this button, either the application is already installed, or your system is not compatible.
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