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KG6WNG

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signal report phone app?
« on: August 28, 2022, 02:59:44 PM »

I've seen a few QRP videos where the operator was able to see how far away his signal was able to be picked up by using a phone app. I don't know what this app is called or how it works, but it seems that it might be helpful for figuring out how well an antenna is functioning. Evidently there are receiving stations around the country that can automatically pick up call signs and send them to one's phone. Does anyone know what I'm talking about? If so, I'd like to learn more about this app.

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Kim KG6WNG






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K6BRN

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Re: signal report phone app?
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2022, 03:41:18 PM »

Hi Kim (KG6WNG):

I don't know about a dedicated phone app, but PSK Reporter is available on any device with a web browser and provides reception reports for many types of digital signals.  MANY hams that operate digital modes use it and it's great world map.

https://pskreporter.info/pskmap.html

Brian - K6BRN
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WB6BYU

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Re: signal report phone app?
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2022, 03:56:10 PM »

Or check the Reverse Beacon Network (RBN).

GRUMPY2021

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Re: signal report phone app?
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2022, 04:30:34 PM »

Or comment on the videos asking the creator?   
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KG6WNG

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Re: signal report phone app?
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2022, 07:19:48 PM »

Thanks for the replies. I think it might have been PSK Reporter that I saw. I'll research that as well as Reverse Beacon Network.

Kim
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KU3X

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Re: signal report phone app?
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2022, 02:47:25 PM »

There are a lot of software defined radio sites on the internet. I've used them many times for CW and SSB. They do give signal strength real time.

https://www.hamradiosecrets.com/listen-to-ham-radio-online.html#WSDR

Barry, KU3X
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AA5TB

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Re: signal report phone app?
« Reply #6 on: August 31, 2022, 05:03:59 PM »

Responds to your CQs in CW.

https://www.reversebeacon.net/main.php

Type in your callsign.
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