The APRS Mapping web site has to be one of the most useful tools available to
VHF DX'ers. Since it relies on real time 2 Meter APRS data it can help to
determine both tropo and e-skip openings. You can visit it at:
http://www.mountainlake.k12.mn.us/ham/aprs/path.cgi?map=na
My only complaint with the service is that it does not automatically update or
refresh itself, the way that other tools such as the 144mhz Propagation Logger
or the VHF QSO Real Time Maps do. For users of the Firefox web browser that
isn't a problem. You can simply add an extension called "Reload Every" and set
the interval that you want the page to refresh itself. I have mine set for
about 10 minutes, and that seems to work well.
http://reloadevery.mozdev.org/
I haven't checked, but I'm sure that you can find a similar tool for Internet
Explorer. Hope this helps others.
73,
Les Rayburn, N1LF
EM63nf
Les Rayburn, director
High Noon Film
100 Centerview Drive Suite 111
Birmingham, AL 35216-3748
205.824.8930
205.824.8960 fax
205.253.4867 cell
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