[TowerTalk] FREE Software....Grey line Maps> "GeoClock"

[Bob & Traudel Eslaire]

Another consideration with the globes:  the grey line "calculation"
location is fixed, e.g., Washington DC.  At least this is the case with
the one I had when I was in Germany (the fixed location was central
Germany for that one).  This may have changed in the meantime.

This is not a big deal if you are close to the fixed location, but the
further you are from this point, the more error.  

The globe is neat, but I agree with Roger, the computer implementation
is  better and cheaper.  I had the globe in the days before "a computer
on every desk".  The globe was MUCH cheaper in those days.  

Bob, W9UI.

Roger L. Elowitz wrote:
> 
> Hi Gang,
> 
> 
> 
> I thought every ham knew about "GeoClock." I love this program so much I even paid to register it and get all manner of really neat maps to go with it along with the changing time clocks for all those places of the world. Here's what their website has to say about the program.......
> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
> 
> "GeoClock shows the current time (based on your computer's clock) with a high quality map of the earth. The current sun position is displayed, and the parts of the earth in sunlight and twilight are highlighted. This display is automatically updated every few seconds. Local sunrise, sunset, the sun's azimuth and elevation, and times around the world are also displayed. A variety of map backgrounds and other options are available. A graphics adapter and hard disk are required. GeoClock is an EGA-
> 
> GeoClock is distributed as shareware. The registered versions include the zoom, distance measuring, and city time display functions, and at least 40 maps. The GeoClock RBBS can be reached at (703) 241-7980, with modem settings of N-8-1"
> 
> The program can be downloaded from this website:
> 
> http://www.clark.net/pub/bblake/geoclock/index.html
> 
> Now I don't work for this company and I receive no compensation or remuneration from them. I love their software and think every DX'er does or should have it.
> 
> One of the really nice features of the program is that it instantly shows you which way to find True...N..O.R..T....aaaah  I can't say it.  It's just too painful.
> 
> Have fun guys.
> 
> Roger Elowitz, K2JAS
> Still puzzling how someone who is retired can be "on vacation!"


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