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Controversial thoughts from the shackDXChrono Desktop is here
DXChrono Desktop is now live, a new way to visualise amateur radio activity in real time. Built for radio amateurs, it gives you a clear, at-a-glance view of propagation, greyline, and global activity — all in one place. Key features: Compatible with Windows, Mac...
Updates to APRS Passcode Generator & WhatsMyLocator
First up is the APRS Passcode Generator, which you can find over at https://apps.magicbug.co.uk/passcode/. This tool seems to have become one of the go-to places online for generating those passcodes needed for the APRS-IS network, which is great to see! Given its...
2024 Wrap up
It has been a while since I last posted on my website, but with 2025 on the horizon, I thought now was the perfect time to make a comeback. It is fair to say this has been a busy amateur radio year, and an incredibly fun one at that. Anyone claiming the hobby is dying...
Pass Recorder Version 2.0 Released
Pass Recorder 2.0 has been released for general availability, the following has changed: Improved memory footprintUpdated audio recording libraryAdded support for SatPC32ISS (Thanks to Dave M0GIW)Small improvements to the user interface. You can download version 2.0...
August Shack Report
Suspect it came as no surprise that I have been rubbish at getting shack reports written and skipped a month or two (oops) I guess one good thing is that I have been doing radio. I'm pleased to report I'm still alive, Molly (my 1 year and 10-month old toy Yorkie)...