The wsprlite classic is a great allinone solution for plugandplay use. Normal usage requires a standard ssb transceiver and a personal computer with soundcard, or the equivalent. Normal transmissions carry a stations callsign, maidenhead grid locator, and transmitter power. Wspr, ham clock, airlink express, hrdrotor the free one, dxview. Although these are low power modes, the protocols are designed such that even weak signals can potentially be received from across the world. The wspr beacon app is made to send wspr signals using your android smartphonetablet as a signal source.
Wspr is a piece of software that enables you to participate in a worldwide network of low power propagation beacons. Rt systems has released the macos version of their popular krsd74 programming software for the kenwood d74. The weak signal propagation reporter is a system designed by joe taylor, k1jt, a nobel laureate, to study hf propagation. Once configured using a special windows or andriod app third party linux and mac support available at wsprlite facebook group, wsprlite only needs a usb power supply to operate no need to tie up your computer. The program can decode signals with sn as low as 28 db in a 2500 hz bandwidth. The weak signal propagation reporter network is a group of amateur radio operators.
Gridtracker is a live mapping program for wsjtx which is a software decoder for low power weak signal ham communications modes such as ft8, jt4, jt9, jt65, qra64, iscat, msk144 and wspr. Jun 06, 2009 a video about a software tool for radio amateurs called wspr or weak signal propagation reporter which is commonly referred to as whisper. Wsprnet welcome to the weak signal propagation reporter. Jan 06, 2015 the wspr beacon app is made to send wspr signals using your android smartphonetablet as a signal source. Mac ham radio mac ham radio devoted to amateur radio. Software is now open source and is developed by a small team. About wspr the resource is currently listed in in 3 categories. The software is open source, and the data collected are available to the public through this site. Weak signal propagation reporting wspr with the limesdr mini i attached a cheap 1w highfrequency hf amplifier to the limesdr mini, explains system administrator and amateur radio enthusiast kiril miloshev, and with its help i was able to reach japan, the us, iceland, the canary islands and lots of europe countries from my home in.
It started out as an echolink application for linux back in 2003 but have now evolved to be something much more advanced. Oct 16, 2018 normal transmissions carry a stations callsign, maidenhead grid locator, and transmitter power in dbm. Standalone operation, pc required for configuration but not for operation. Wspr is the weak signal propagation reporter beacononly mode being used by many of the stations presently transmitting on 630m, especially the u. The night map overlay position can be set to the time of any spot. This video is the fourth in a series about propagation beacons.
Home wsjtx wsjt map65 wspr simjt program development references support. Wsjtx, wsjt, map65, and wspr are open source programs designed for weaksignal digital communication by amateur radio. Comes with builtin gps module and includes external gps antenna with. Weak signal communication software wsjtx, wsjt, map65, and wspr are opensource programs designed for weaksignal digital communication by amateur radio. Wspr home wsjtx wsjt map65 wspr simjt program development references support. And it remembers all your preferences including zoom level. Aug 08, 2011 the software tunes your rig to the appropriate frequency, then puts out a wspr broadcast, which includes your callsign, location and power. It is a protocol, implemented in a computer program, used for weaksignal radio communication between amateur radio operators. Yan xv4y put together a nice kit that uses msp430 chip and ad9850 dds to generate wspr transmissions.
Wspr can decode signals with sn as low as 28 db in a 2500 hz bandwidth. Jt65 digital mode software category is a curation of 9 web resources on, wsjtx, jt65hfcomfort, jt65hf by w6cqz. Sep 03, 2019 ur3rm was using a mode called wspr for weak signal propagation reporting. Its much faster than the official one, which could bring firefox to its knees on a slow computer. The software is open source, and the data collected are available to the. Guido pe1nnz confirmed successful qso using his softwaregenerated ssb signal with his raspberry pi. Arrl, the national association for amateur radio 225 main street newington, ct, 061111400 usa tel. Wspr implements a protocol designed for probing potential propagation paths with lowpower. Wspr whisper or weak signal propagation reporter software. Click the search wsprnet button in the panel above or hit enterreturn. Wspr implements a protocol designed for probing potential propagation paths with lowpower transmissions. Wspr usually pronounced whisper is a software application that uses the transmission mode meptjt manned experimental propagation transmitter joe taylor. With these in your shack you can run wspr 247 without tying up your regular transceiver.
The current release version of ham radio deluxe is v6. K1jts wspr webpage k1jt wrote the software for wspr. Welcome to the weak signal propagation reporter network. The krsd74 radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. You may watch the wspr results in real time at wsprnet wspr whisper or weak signal propagation reporter software dowloads for windows at wspr 2. Ham radio deluxe software the radio amateurs best asset. Description wspr implements a protocol designed for probing potential propagation paths with lowpower transmissions. Guido pe1nnz confirmed successful qso using his software generated ssb signal with his raspberry pi. For transmission on a variety of hf bands 25, based on model and userchoice. The software tunes your rig to the appropriate frequency, then puts out a wspr broadcast, which includes your callsign, location and power. Unlike normal amateur radio communication, wspr enables amateur radio stations to participate in a worldwide network of low power beacons. To retrieve your new key, visit the following website to check for your replacement key.
In mept transmissions, the radio becomes a beacon that transmits for just under 2 minutes, transmitting callsign, locator and power information. There are many ways and many software to make the raspi fit for ham radio. Those with the wspr software freeware and easily installed usually have the program automatically upload their spots stations being heard to the wsprnet page so that. The pi provides around 10mw of output, so not a massive amount of rf, but enough for the wspr beaconing mode. With version 4 he is fast enough to fulfill all tasks. Welcome to the weak signal propagation reporter network wspr. Software for amateur radio weaksignal communication. Wsprlite is a selfcontained propagation beacon transmitter. Ham radio digital modes software list and descriptions. Not only is there little expectation anyone will be listening, but there. Describe your experience with the qrp labs ultimate3 qrsswspr kit and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. This link is listed in our web site directory since wednesday may 27 2009, and till today wspr has been followed for a total of 1547 times. A video about a software tool for radio amateurs called wspr or weak signal propagation reporter which is commonly referred to as whisper.
The software to decode and the transmit software too is free and open source. Annoying delays accessing the database are caused by lockups at. Radio amateurs best asset, rig and rotor control, logging, digital modes, and satellite. Your paypal receipt is your confirmation that we have received your order. Stock availability and shipping volume can delay shipping. Hyperlog full featured logging program available since 1989. All you have to do is use the audio out of it and pair it with the audio in of your rig and set it to vox.
The wsjt project currently includes five programs designed for amateur radio communication using state of the art digital techniques. Svxlink is a project that develops software targeting the ham radio community. Some of my more popular products are different models of wspr transmitters that is made for the radio amateur that wants a standalone transmitter for mobile or stationary use. It is a protocol, implemented in a computer program, used for weaksignal radio.
Will check it out soon as it lowers down the cost of wspr beacons even further. Integrated software for logging, rig control, digital modes, satellite. You may watch the wspr results in real time at wsprnet. Wspr pronounced whisper stands for weak signal propagation reporter. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent. Ur3rm was using a mode called wspr for weak signal propagation reporting. Nov 26, 2015 wspr is the weak signal propagation reporter beacononly mode being used by many of the stations presently transmitting on 630m, especially the u. Discussion in amateur radio software started by aj2i, dec 19, 2016.
The wspr desktop transmitter is a standalone multiband wspr transmitter with built in gps for the radio amateurexperimenter. It is a protocol, implemented in a computer program, used for weak signal radio communication between amateur radio operators. The raspberry pi zero brings nearly off the shelf gear to the task of generating an rf test signal from a completely wireless, small, self powered device about the size of a d cell. In fact the letters wspr stand for weak signal propagation reporter. It enables your radio transceiver to transmit beacon signals, and to receive beacon signals from similarlyequipped stations in the same amateur band.
G4ilos distant whispers page an excellent introduction to wspr. Top 10 amateur radio uses for the raspberry pi oct 12, 2016 the raspberry pi has a reference crystal on board which allows for this, although it will need to be calibrated within the wsprrypi software to ensure its precise enough for wspr. The wsprlite flexi adds more bands and facilities but does need bandspecific low pass filters. Whisper wspr and other weak signal softwares gateway. I am a big friend of the small raspberry pi which and use this gladly for amateur radio.
November 2019 i am a big friend of the small raspberry pi which and use this gladly for amateur radio. Several kits are now available that include the wspr generator with preprogrammed user callsign and qth locator together with a qrp transmitter. Buy wsprlite accessories ham radio accessories and equipment. Ham radio deluxe ham radio deluxe is the worlds most popular ham radio software. The main category is propagation tools that is about propagation prediction software for ham radio. Ham radio deluxe hrd is a suite of windows programs providing cat control for commonly used transceivers and receivers. A radio relay system for remote sensors in the antarctic. Other amateurs around the world have similar setups and use their rig and radio to listen for the wspr broadcasts and decode them. Buy wsprlite classic antenna performance analysis system. In case you didnt know about it already, check out this new map of recent wspr spots. Normal transmissions carry a station callsign, maidenhead grid locator, and transmitter power in dbm. Wspr or as it is pronounced, whisper is a software set that is used for weak signal communication between amateur radio stations. Typical applications include meteor scatter, eme moonbounce, and qrp communication at hf. The protocol was designed, and a program written initially, by joe taylor, k1jt.
Prebuilt or mostly built transmitters are also widely available for. Welcome to zachtek, here you will find rf related products and information. This version allow you, when connected via cable to hamradio device, to t. Mar 31, 2012 in case you didnt know about it already, check out this new map of recent wspr spots. Hrd is designed for windows 2000 or higher xp, vista, also internet explorer 6. Wspr distant whispers stealth ham radio, qrp, aprs. Weak signal propagation reporting wspr with the limesdr.
The program is designed for sending and receiving low. Wspr its a protocol, developed by k1jt joe, designed for probing potential propagation paths with low power transmissions. Click here for a video explaining the difference between the classic and flexi. Ham radio deluxe software radio amateurs best asset. The latest facet of this multifaceted hobby that has caught my interest is w.
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