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Sm7iun: /* QSO information */

2026-04-12T13:41:00Z

QSO information

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	<band>3.5</band>		<band>3.5</band>
	<txfreq>352376</txfreq>		<txfreq>352376</txfreq>
			<rxfreq>352376</rxfreq>
			<prop_mode></prop_mode>
			<sat_name></sat_name>
	<operator></operator>		<operator></operator>
	<mode>CW</mode>		<mode>CW</mode>

Sm7iun: /* QSO information */

2026-04-12T13:05:00Z

QSO information

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	\|-		\|-
	\| band		\| band
	\| The band on which the QSO was made. In MHz with period as decimal separator.		\| The band on which the QSO was made. In MHz with period as decimal separator. For cross band QSO, the transmit band.
	\|-		\|-
	\| txfreq		\| txfreq
	\| The frequency on which the QSO was made.		\| The frequency on which the QSO was made.
			\|-
			\| rxfreq
			\| The frequency on which the party station was received.
			\|-
			\| prop_mode
			\| Empty or SAT for satellite QSO.
			\|-
			\| sat_name
			\| The name of the satellite for satellite QSO, otherwise empty.
	\|-		\|-
	\| operator		\| operator

Sm7iun: /* Support for DXSpider */

2026-04-09T17:35:38Z

Support for DXSpider

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	A typical cluster line looks like this:		A typical cluster line looks like this:

	<tt><nowiki>DX de PY2MKU-# 14065.0 SM7IUN CW 29dB Q:9* Z:14,15,20 1922Z</nowiki></tt>		'''<tt><nowiki>DX de PY2MKU-# 14065.0 SM7IUN CW 29dB Q:9* Z:14,15,20 1922Z</nowiki></tt>'''

	The Q parameter is the number of skimmers spotting the call. The trailing star means they do not quite agree <br>		The Q parameter is the number of skimmers spotting the call. The trailing star means they do not quite agree <br>

Sm7iun: /* Support for DXSpider */

2026-04-09T17:35:22Z

Support for DXSpider

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	on the frequency. A trailing plus means the station has been spotted for more than one hour. The Z parameter <br>		on the frequency. A trailing plus means the station has been spotted for more than one hour. The Z parameter <br>
	lists the CQ zones in which the callsign is spotted.		lists the CQ zones in which the callsign is spotted.


	There is a wealth of information to be found on the [http://wiki.dxcluster.org/index.php/Main_Page DXSpider wiki].		There is a wealth of information to be found on the [http://wiki.dxcluster.org/index.php/Main_Page DXSpider wiki].

Sm7iun: /* Support for DXSpider */

2026-04-09T17:34:45Z

Support for DXSpider

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	==Support for DXSpider==		==Support for DXSpider==

	DXSpider is the ~~<b>by far</b>~~ most dominant DX cluster software but has historically not been a good choice for contesters. ~~<br>~~		DXSpider is the most dominant DX cluster software but has historically not been a<br>
	The reasons for this include: Long respotting time, lack of pass function for own spots, and suppression of spots from a single skimmer.		good choice for contesters. The reasons for this include: Long respotting time, lack <br>
			of pass function for own spots, and suppression of spots from a single skimmer.

	The good news is however that the author Dirk G1TLH has worked hard to address these aspects of the otherwise brilliant software.		The good news is however that the author Dirk G1TLH has worked hard to address these <br>
			aspects of the otherwise brilliant software.

	From '''version 1.57 release 440''' the respotting time is now 3 minutes and there is a <tt>SET/SEEME</tt> command that passes all spots~~<br>~~		From '''version 1.57 release 440''' the respotting time is now 3 minutes and there is a <br>
	without consolidation of your own callsign.		<tt>SET/SEEME</tt> command that passes all spots without consolidation of your own callsign.

	So if your favorite cluster node is not running this version, ask the owner to upgrade asap.		So if your favorite cluster node is not running this version, ask the owner to upgrade asap.

	Yet another reason for its popularity is its extreme resource-efficiency which allows it to run ~~virtually~~<br>		Yet another reason for its popularity is its extreme resource-efficiency which allows it to run <br>
	any Linux capable hardware, including a $20 Raspberry Pi Zero.		virtually any Linux capable hardware, including a $20 Raspberry Pi Zero.

	A list of all DX cluster nodes running DX Spider can be found here: [https://www.dxcluster.info/telnet/index.php?software=DX%20Spider DX Spider cluster nodes]		A list of all DX cluster nodes running DX Spider can be found here: [https://www.dxcluster.info/telnet/index.php?software=DX%20Spider DX Spider cluster nodes]
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	DXLog recognizes the <tt>Q:#</tt> skimmer quality tag in the comment field and converts them into "CT1BOH-like" quality~~<br>~~		DXLog recognizes the <tt>Q:#</tt> skimmer quality tag in the comment field and converts them into <br>
	tags that can be displayed in DXLog's bandmap. The legend is:		"CT1BOH-like" quality tags that can be displayed in DXLog's bandmap. The legend is:

	: '''?''' means a spot with Q:1, i.e. heard by only one skimmer. This is an unreliable spot.		: '''?''' means a spot with Q:1, i.e. heard by only one skimmer. This is an unreliable spot.
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	Since a DXSpider node currently needs to be specially configured by the owner to publish Q:1 spots, very few do this.<br>		Since a DXSpider node currently needs to be specially configured by the owner to publish Q:1 spots, very few do this.<br>
	Also, since DXSpider lacks busted call detection, the the quality of the spot flow will suffer if this is done.		Also, since DXSpider lacks busted call detection, the the quality of the spot flow will suffer if this is done.

			A typical cluster line looks like this:

			<tt><nowiki>DX de PY2MKU-# 14065.0 SM7IUN CW 29dB Q:9* Z:14,15,20 1922Z</nowiki></tt>

			The Q parameter is the number of skimmers spotting the call. The trailing star means they do not quite agree <br>
			on the frequency. A trailing plus means the station has been spotted for more than one hour. The Z parameter <br>
			lists the CQ zones in which the callsign is spotted.


	There is a wealth of information to be found on the [http://wiki.dxcluster.org/index.php/Main_Page DXSpider wiki].		There is a wealth of information to be found on the [http://wiki.dxcluster.org/index.php/Main_Page DXSpider wiki].

Sm7iun: /* Using Piper text-to-speech synthesis */

2026-04-01T07:10:03Z

Using Piper text-to-speech synthesis

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	Experimental scripts:		Experimental scripts:
			[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EhfOpxsL57yuf-1WorASnGf-SBsmfqu7/view?usp=drive_link F1]
	[[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EhfOpxsL57yuf-1WorASnGf-SBsmfqu7/view?usp=drive_link F1]]		[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MgviBec7HCXIOJZtDZXl0qXlrU-TwMoD/view?usp=drive_link F2]
	[[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MgviBec7HCXIOJZtDZXl0qXlrU-TwMoD/view?usp=drive_link F2]]		[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yAgY5E-KdOcmToXMJQ2lRNhjBIQrJIb9/view?usp=drive_link F3]
	[[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yAgY5E-KdOcmToXMJQ2lRNhjBIQrJIb9/view?usp=drive_link F3]]		[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-ftWUhFlc4-quwGPIVmNujQ4q-J5E3EZ/view?usp=drive_link F4]
	[[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-ftWUhFlc4-quwGPIVmNujQ4q-J5E3EZ/view?usp=drive_link F4]]		[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h3C_kLl9C4CEH6kATGAZbfDkfY6KlgqB/view?usp=drive_link F5]
	[[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h3C_kLl9C4CEH6kATGAZbfDkfY6KlgqB/view?usp=drive_link F5]]		[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e4tAHz-_dU92RybaFeSuLCd0V7Gk_lWy/view?usp=drive_link F6]
	[[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e4tAHz-_dU92RybaFeSuLCd0V7Gk_lWy/view?usp=drive_link F6]]		[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UGxgOpqOjOzl7yFTjrVaml9m5o8gBq5y/view?usp=drive_link F7]
	[[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UGxgOpqOjOzl7yFTjrVaml9m5o8gBq5y/view?usp=drive_link F7]]

Sm7iun: /* DXpedition use */

2026-04-01T07:09:35Z

DXpedition use

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	* Use client/server networking between stations. Never use UDP over Wi-Fi or WAN links.		* Use client/server networking between stations. Never use UDP over Wi-Fi or WAN links.
	* Use the "Minimal data" option in ADIF export to save on satellite link cost.		* Use the "Minimal data" option in ADIF export to save on satellite link cost.
	* For Club Log real time upload, use [[https://clublog.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/3000093504-club-log-gateway-for-real-time-uploads Club Log's upload app]]		* For Club Log real time upload, use [https://clublog.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/3000093504-club-log-gateway-for-real-time-uploads Club Log's upload app]
	* Club Log truncate QSO time to minutes so to avoid creating dupes when mixing manual and real time<br> upload to Club Log, check ''QSO time in minutes'' when doing ADIF export.		* Club Log truncate QSO time to minutes so to avoid creating dupes when mixing manual and real time<br> upload to Club Log, check ''QSO time in minutes'' when doing ADIF export.
	* Use the "Minimal data" option in ADIF export to save on satellite link cost.		* Use the "Minimal data" option in ADIF export to save on satellite link cost.

Sm7iun at 07:08, 1 April 2026

2026-04-01T07:08:53Z

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	AR 6 cluster nodes always pass beacon spots when skimmer spots are enabled. They cannot be disabled.		AR 6 cluster nodes always pass beacon spots when skimmer spots are enabled. They cannot be disabled.

			==Using Piper text-to-speech synthesis==

			James M0DST has prepared 7 sample scripts that can be mapped to F keys.

			James' comments on the scripts are:

			This is just an extended proof of concept. Feel free to play using your own scripts.<br>
			There is a lot of code duplication across the scripts. I may simplify some of this in the future.<br>
			I tried base classes, but the current script engine would need some rework to support that.<br>
			Repeat isn't supported. You will need to press the key manually.<br>
			Multiple op voices are not supported currently. You could hack this in with little effort.<br>
			There is no documentation at present. This feature is experimental whilst I decide how I want<br>
			to move it forward (if at all). If you want to adjust the speed, you can do it per script.<br>
			See SpeakingRate in the F2 script. Lower number is faster.

			You can visit https://rhasspy.github.io/piper-samples/ to hear the voices. Set the model in the script.

			Any comments or thoughts on anything related to this should be sent to me directly or on the list.

			I really suggest training your own voice. I haven't done it yet, but I will when I have time.<br>
			Using common amateur radio phrases in the training data will help teach it to sound more like a ham.

			If you improve the scripts, please send them to me and I will update the files behind this link.<br>
			Once everything is stable and formalized I will pass the links to Bjorn for the website, and we<br>
			will add some real documentation.

			Experimental scripts:

			[[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EhfOpxsL57yuf-1WorASnGf-SBsmfqu7/view?usp=drive_link F1]]
			[[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MgviBec7HCXIOJZtDZXl0qXlrU-TwMoD/view?usp=drive_link F2]]
			[[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yAgY5E-KdOcmToXMJQ2lRNhjBIQrJIb9/view?usp=drive_link F3]]
			[[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-ftWUhFlc4-quwGPIVmNujQ4q-J5E3EZ/view?usp=drive_link F4]]
			[[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h3C_kLl9C4CEH6kATGAZbfDkfY6KlgqB/view?usp=drive_link F5]]
			[[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e4tAHz-_dU92RybaFeSuLCd0V7Gk_lWy/view?usp=drive_link F6]]
			[[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UGxgOpqOjOzl7yFTjrVaml9m5o8gBq5y/view?usp=drive_link F7]]

Sm7iun: /* DXpedition use */

2026-04-01T07:00:13Z

DXpedition use

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	* Use the "Minimal data" option in ADIF export to save on satellite link cost.		* Use the "Minimal data" option in ADIF export to save on satellite link cost.
	* For Club Log real time upload, use [[https://clublog.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/3000093504-club-log-gateway-for-real-time-uploads Club Log's upload app]]		* For Club Log real time upload, use [[https://clublog.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/3000093504-club-log-gateway-for-real-time-uploads Club Log's upload app]]
	* Club Log truncate QSO time to minutes so to avoid creating dupes when mixing manual and real time		* Club Log truncate QSO time to minutes so to avoid creating dupes when mixing manual and real time<br> upload to Club Log, check ''QSO time in minutes'' when doing ADIF export.
	: upload to Club Log, check ''QSO time in minutes'' when doing ADIF export.
	* Use the "Minimal data" option in ADIF export to save on satellite link cost.		* Use the "Minimal data" option in ADIF export to save on satellite link cost.
	* Follow [[Additional_Information#Interacting_with_WSJT-X\|the instructions]] to log QSO made with WSJT-X and MSHV.		* Follow [[Additional_Information#Interacting_with_WSJT-X\|the instructions]] to log QSO made with WSJT-X and MSHV.

Sm7iun: /* DXpedition use */

2026-04-01T06:59:18Z

DXpedition use

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	* For Club Log real time upload, use [[https://clublog.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/3000093504-club-log-gateway-for-real-time-uploads Club Log's upload app]]		* For Club Log real time upload, use [[https://clublog.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/3000093504-club-log-gateway-for-real-time-uploads Club Log's upload app]]
	* Club Log truncate QSO time to minutes so to avoid creating dupes when mixing manual and real time		* Club Log truncate QSO time to minutes so to avoid creating dupes when mixing manual and real time
	: upload to Club Log, check "QSO time in minutes" when doing ADIF export.		: upload to Club Log, check ''QSO time in minutes'' when doing ADIF export.
	* Use the "Minimal data" option in ADIF export to save on satellite link cost.		* Use the "Minimal data" option in ADIF export to save on satellite link cost.
	* Follow [[Additional_Information#Interacting_with_WSJT-X\|the instructions]] to log QSO made with WSJT-X and MSHV.		* Follow [[Additional_Information#Interacting_with_WSJT-X\|the instructions]] to log QSO made with WSJT-X and MSHV.