BandOpticon is a browser-based amateur radio visualisation tool that turns PSKReporter reception reports into live geographic views of activity across multiple bands and modes.
Rather than examining one band at a time, it presents a carousel of map tiles so operators can compare the extent and intensity of activity across the spectrum at a glance. A larger band-detail map can then be opened for closer inspection. The application runs client-side in JavaScript, so it can be used directly in a web browser without installing a desktop program. Its focus is on understanding propagation, comparing station performance and spotting reciprocal paths that are more likely to support a QSO.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Carousel view shows activity for all bands for the selected mode or modes.
- Distinguishes transmit-only, receive-only and transmit-and-receive stations using different colours.
- Can highlight only connections involving a specified callsign.
- Can colour connections by home callsign to compare the reach of different stations.
- Can restrict connection lines to reciprocal paths where both stations hear each other.
- Includes automatic zoom-to-activity for the carousel and detailed map.
- Offers a choice of map projections, including rectangular and azimuthal equidistant views.
- Supports filtering and zooming from global activity down to narrower areas and operating interests.
- Discovers bands and modes from incoming data rather than relying on a fixed predefined display.
- Designed to load quickly with a relatively small set of controls.
- Works on mobile devices.
Website: github.com/G1OJS/BandOpticon
Support:
Developer: G1OJS
License: MIT License
BandOpticon is written in JavaScript. Learn JavaScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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