Whilst the DXSpider domain and hosting is recovered, it's worth jumping into the DXMesh Discord at https://discord.gg/n4PqNyCM2v It's a place for users and sysops of all #DXCluster software to gather.
#DXcluster
We now have more than 2500 registered users on the #DXCluster (DXspider) node DA0BCC-7 of the Bavarian Contest Club, (telnet://dx.da0bcc.de:7300) which I am the SysOp for. Typical daily connected user count is in the range of 70 (early morning UTC) to 250 (evenings), but I am sure next weekend during #CQWW we will see mor than that. Let's hope the cluster network and especially RBN sustains the load of the biggest #morsecode contest of the year! #hamradio
xCluster2 version 5.0.106 released
xCluster is a visual display of dx cluster activity built for the Mac. DX spots are received via telnet or web services and displayed in a tabular form and plotted on a map of the world. You can filter the spots by call sign or band.
Spots are created using the latitude and longitude of the dx station and spotter. The program has an internal call parsi ...
https://machamradio.com/blog/2025/08/06/xcluster2-version-5-0-106-released/
HamAlert version 1.9.5 released
HamAlert is a companion to the HamAlert web site (hamalert.org) and lets you receive push notifications from HamAlert on your Apple iPhone or iPad.
HamAlert is a system that allows amateur radio operators to get notifications when a desired station appears on the Reverse Beacon Network, SOTAwatch, the DX cluster or PSK Reporter.
Spots can be filter ...
https://machamradio.com/blog/2025/06/04/hamalert-version-1-9-5-released/
xCluster2 version 4.8.86 released
xCluster2 is a visual display of dx cluster activity. DX spots are received via telnet or web services and displayed in a tabular form and plotted on a map of the world. You can filter the spots by call sign or band. You may also configure it to only show FT4/FT8 spots.
Spots are created using the latitude and longitude of the dx station and spotter. Th ...
https://machamradio.com/blog/2025/04/25/xcluster2-version-4-8-86-released/
xCluster for iPad® version 1.20.22 released.
See where the rare DX station is making QSOs in real time.
xCluster is a visual display of dx cluster activity built for the iPad. DX spots are received via telnet or web services and displayed in a tabular form and plotted on a map of the world. You can filter the spots by call sign or band.
Spots are created using the lat ...
https://machamradio.com/blog/2025/04/25/xcluster-for-ipad-version-1-20-22-released/
Something new.. if you use a #DXCluster be that as a user or sysop there's a now a Discord for users and operators of all the packages to come together and share their knowledge.
You can expect #dxspider #ccluster and #hamclock conversations at https://discord.gg/ZaRrdGRb
If you use a DX Cluster remember to use a unique Callsign to connect to the network. If you connect to multiple DX Clusters you must add an SSID, Example: CallSign-1, CallSign-2 etc etc on each separate DX Cluster #Server
#AmateurRadio #HamRadio #DXCluster #DX #Network #DXing #News
If you use a DX Cluster remember to use a unique Callsign to connect to the network. If you connect to multiple DX Clusters you must add an SSID, Example: CallSign-1, CallSign-2 etc etc on each separate DX Cluster #Server
HamAlert has now proper WWFF support!
The app is awesome but it has lacked full support for WWFF cluster (CQGMA) but now it should have it.
https://forum.hamalert.org/t/get-wwff-and-other-gma-spots-from-gma-cluster/902/18
Radio propagation
A good example here of either A) a pirate or B) sloppy QTH registration.
Why is there not more self-policing/error checking of the amateur radio contact reporting systems? Italian station IU4NLB is the station at fault - the locator is entered wrongly in the system as JD64. It should be JN64 or similar to be in Italy!
There are so many examples of this.
Idea: dxspider/dxcluster-style server that combines all different clusters (RBN, "dxcluster", CQGMA, web based ones such as POTA,dxsummit.). No spotting. Just spread the spots from one feed.
Also support MQTT publishing. I think that would be the future way rather than everyone parsing "telnet".
Why this hasn't been done yet? Are some services jealous of their data?
HamAlert version 1.9.3 released
HamAlert is a companion to the HamAlert web site (hamalert.org) and lets you receive push notifications from HamAlert on your Apple iPhone or iPad.
HamAlert is a system that allows amateur radio operators to get notifications when a desired station appears on the Reverse Beacon Network, SOTAwatch, the DX cluster or PSK Reporter.
Spots can be filter ...
https://machamradio.com/blog/2024/10/09/hamalert-version-1-9-3-released/
HamAlert version 1.9.2 released
HamAlert is a companion to the HamAlert web site (hamalert.org) and lets you receive push notifications from HamAlert on your Apple iPhone or iPad.
HamAlert is a system that allows amateur radio operators to get notifications when a desired station appears on the Reverse Beacon Network, SOTAwatch, the DX cluster or PSK Reporter.
Spots can be filter ...
https://machamradio.com/blog/2024/10/07/hamalert-version-1-9-2-released/
Oh crap, almost forgot to share this...!
The Bavarian Contest Club hosts the successor of DB0SUE DX Cluster as DA0BCC thanks to @DJ5CW 💪 If you are DX'ing or contesting please use and test it at dx.da0bcc.de:7300
HamAlert version 1.9.1 released
HamAlert is a companion to the HamAlert web site (hamalert.org) and lets you receive push notifications from HamAlert on your Apple iPhone or iPad.
HamAlert is a system that allows amateur radio operators to get notifications when a desired station appears on the Reverse Beacon Network, SOTAwatch, the DX cluster or PSK Reporter.
Spots can be filter ...
https://machamradio.com/blog/2024/08/03/hamalert-version-1-9-1-released/
I need some #HamRadio help with the #DXCluster feature in #CQRLog
The documentation I've seen about filtering is written by and for people who really love man pages for advanced networking stuff.
I need something SIMPLE. Like check boxes in a GUI.
How do I tell it "Only show spots if they were HEARD by a station IN MY COUNTRY?!
The fact that some station in France can hear some other station in Europe is beyond not useful.
Fancy #DXcluster which shows up worked/needed #DXCC and #Ham #Stations. Eyecandy maps and tracking of awards. Runs easy on your #docker enabled NAS. Try out #wavelog. New Version (1.5.2) released.
https://github.com/wavelog/wavelog/wiki/Installation-via-Docker
Bonus: Automatic rendering of PNGs for your qrz-page as a Service: https://github.com/wavelog/wlimager_maps
flcluster v1.1.0 now available
The W1HKJ team has released an update to flcluster, a program for accessing dxcluster nodes.
flcluster can connect to and display data from DX cluster servers. The three most common server types are A← R-Cluster, CC-Cluster, and DX Spider. flcluster is designed to work stand alone or as a helper application to ...
https://machamradio.com/blog/2023/11/20/flcluster-v1-1-0-now-available/
#DigitalModes #DXCluster #flcluster #Fldigi #OpenSource #OSX
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