VOACAP on Line es a really great tool.
I've been validating predictions using RBN raw data and now ViewProp and it
is really amazing to see how accurate VOACAP on-line is.
This is what I usually put together to have a visible reminder of how HF
propagation is throughout the contest.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10201738985665631.1073741828.1510516545&type=1&l=5a18dbb463
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10202426334408920.1073741830.1510516545&type=1&l=e12173a4ef
HPE CU ALL during CQ WW DX CW.
73
Martin, LU5DX
CE3/LU5DX prior and after CQ WW CW
CE3CT during the weekend.
On Thu, Nov 14, 2013 at 8:46 AM, Jukka Klemola <jpklemola@gmail.com> wrote:
> I think Rick's tool is very fascinating.
>
> I am sure Oh6BG and others developing VOACAP will benefit from this tool
> that brings the real-life comparison easier to the simulation capabilities,
> potentially enhancing the simulations.
>
> For contesters who want to plan their operating strategy, this tool brings
> in a bunch of great and completely new features.
>
> Mapping it all on a great circle view with grayline is awesome !
>
>
> 73,
> Jukka OH6LI
>
>
>
>
> 2013/11/14 Charles Harpole <hs0zcw@gmail.com>
>
> > Rick, what an achievement... really!
> >
> > However, I usually work whoever I can hear; amazing technique, eh?
> >
> > Charly
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Nov 14, 2013 at 8:25 AM, Rick Kiessig <kiessig@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > With CQWW CW coming up next week, you might find ViewProp to be a
> useful
> > > tool. It's a freeware app I wrote that helps visualize propagation and
> > past
> > > activity using live RBN spots, archived RBN data, Cabrillo logs, or
> just
> > a
> > > text file with a list of calls. The information can be shown on a map
> or
> > in
> > > a collection of charts with comprehensive user-definable filters. You
> can
> > > also connect to cluster servers and see the information in real-time,
> as
> > > spots arrive.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > A number of users have found the charts and maps to be useful for
> > > pre-contest planning, to see which bands are open at what times from
> your
> > > location, or to focus on particular multipliers or beam headings, or to
> > > help
> > > decide if it's better to run or S&P. During the contest, the live map
> > helps
> > > quickly show which beam headings are likely to be most productive.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > More info available at http://zl2ham.wikispaces.com/
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > 73, Rick ZL2HAM / ZM1G
> > >
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