[CQ-Contest] Doctor DX clone?

[Peter Bowyer]

A modern version could leverage SDR technology to provide a whole band
full of simulated stations which populates according to time, season,
ionospheric conditions, sunspots etc. A fun project for someone....

Peter G4MJS

On Wed, 30 Sep 2020 at 23:08, Dave Pascoe <davekm3t at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I have a copy here...here is quick demo video:
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPNvLaAEwUI&t=28s
>
> I didn't have a key handy to hook up so I just tuned around a little for
> the demo.
>
> I used to use this endlessly back in the day. Loved it! As others have
> said, *way* before its time, especially given the available technology.
> BTW, this is not my original unit - I actually went out of my way to
> scrounge a C64 and a good condition cartridge - my cartridge and C64 both
> got damaged in storage. Yes, that is how much I loved this game.
>
> As to there not being a modern equivalent because there isn't sufficient
> interest...I think it's kind of the other way around. Build it and they
> will come. I'm sure many would find it fun...and distinctly different than
> the other pileup trainers. With all the technology and data available
> today, should be a piece of cake for someone with time and interest.
>
> 73,
> Dave KM3T
>
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, Sep 30, 2020 at 3:52 PM HA3LN <list at ha3ln.hu> wrote:
>
> > Hi Rich,
> >
> > It is possible to get it running on PC if you use VICE Commodore
> > emulator can be found here:
> > https://vice-emu.sourceforge.io/
> >
> > Just drug the DR-DX file into the C64 screen and enjoy the good old stuff.
> >
> > Been chasing DR-DX for long but yesterday I could see the still
> > cool screen and the operation.
> >
> >
> > 73!
> > Csaba  HA3LN / HG3N
> > http://ha3ln.hu/
> >
> > On 2020-09-29 4:23, Jeff Kinzli N6GQ wrote:
> > > The old C64 version of Doctor DX was one of my favorites! Loved that
> > > simulator and wore the thing out on my old C64. I think I still have it
> > > laying around somewhere long after the C64 died. Would love to see the
> > > original firmware ported to something usable today. If I get some spare
> > > time this weekend I'll see if I can get it up and working.
> > >
> > > Thanks Rich! :)
> > >
> > > de N6GQ
> > >
> > > On Sun, Sep 27, 2020 at 4:58 PM Richard F DiDonna NN3W <
> > richnn3w at gmail.com>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > >> Perusing the internet, I came across one of those Commodore 64 game
> > >> emulator sites.  This one claims to have a working conversion version of
> > >> Doctor DX!
> > >>
> > >> https://csdb.dk/release/?id=180269
> > >>
> > >> Anyone want to take it for a spin?  Obviously without a port for
> > paddles,
> > >> its a but different.......
> > >>
> > >> Still waiting for someone to develop a WIN version of Doctor DX.
> > >>
> > >> 73 Rich NN3W
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