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| Reviews Summary for W6NEK HF Beacon Tracker |
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Reviews: 10
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Average rating: 5.0/5
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MSRP: $10.00 REG. Fee
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Description: Tracks Beacons for Chasing DX and General Band Conditions.
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Product is in production.
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More info: Http://www.w6nek.com
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MATHMAN
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 9, 2010 19:45
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Almost Bought the MFJ
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I was about to bid on the MFJ Beacon Tracker on eBay, but checked eHam first for ratings as I usually do on ham equipment. Glad I did. I now have the same, actually better, information at zero cost. Just picked up a rotator so this will help set the direction. Although other reviews mention a $10.00 registration fee and I was more than happy to pay it, I haven't been asked for anything yet
The information is timely and accurate. Download for free at the link above.
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KC5NYO
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 24, 2004 23:49
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Excellent!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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This isn't rocket surgery........
MFJ DX Beacon Monitor = $99
W6NEK HF Beacon Tracker = $10
You do the math..... and let this cool little app do the beacon tracking!
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W2MSK
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 24, 2004 21:33
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A bargain!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Great program that does everything advertised very well. Very reasonable price and well worth the install. Highly recommended!
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K4AXX
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 24, 2004 21:24
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Good Program!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Esay to install. Easy to use. Super user friendly. Worth the 10 bucks.
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K5PU
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 23, 2004 11:17
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Cheap & Good
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Simple to use and cheap program to watch/monitor beacon activity. Just need to make sure your PC is sync'd with WWV (etc.) and you have a very nice looking instant visual confirmation of beacon activity.
Bottom line is it does what it says it does for a VERY reasonable price.
Of note is that W6NEK is very good at responding with your product key when (like me) you do something dumb and format your hard drive, etc. without keeping a record of purchase ;)
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KV3A
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Rating: 5/5
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May 20, 2003 12:34
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GREAT
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE YOU RUN INTO SOMETHING THAT IS VERY COOL. LIKE THE FIRST TIME YOU SEE PSK-31 SIGNALS ON THE WATERFALL DISPLAY. THIS PROGRAM IS LIKE THAT. YOU WILL FIND YOURSELF TURNING ON THE RADIO JUST TO USE THIS SOFTWARE. WELL WORTH $10.
EASY TO USE. AND TOO COOL.
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WA4CIT
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 30, 2002 10:20
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Great beacon application
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Amen to what the other guys said. Works great, the price is right.
One of the little things it does that I like is that is reminds you what the beacon freqs are. I'm always forgetting, and don't want to program them into my K-2, or post another piece of paper on the wall.
The unregistered version gives you the 20 meter beacons... but go ahead and send in the $10, and get the beacons for 17, 15, 12, and 10 meters activated.
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NT9E
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 21, 2002 03:54
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Super program!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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This program does for 10 bucks what the MFJ device does for 100 bucks!
There are 18 DX beacons scattered all over the world. Each of them transmits on 20/17/15/12/10m. In 3 minutes time you can assess the best DX paths for each band by listening to each beacon. By checking the beacons on a "Dead Band" you may find certain paths are open. Worth every penny! Buy this program!
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AB8KS
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 26, 2002 13:23
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Beacon Tracker
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Found this on Ebay, for Ten Dollars, works great and I have looked for contacts that I would have missed with out using Beacon Tracker.
Find the Propagation Paths and Have some Fun.
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