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To mark #WorldSpaceWeek & run battery health checks, AO-73 will switch to high-power telemetry mode: 🗓️ Sun Oct 4 (14:30 UTC) – Mon Oct 12 ⚠️ U/V Transponder unavailable during this time. Full operational status resumes Oct 12. Reported by G0MRF

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 22h

Rapidly fixing the final outstanding issues in the OscarWatch FT4 app now, some minor some not.. even added deep search for signals under <20 degrees elevation

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 29/09/2026

The RSGB Radcom Journal finally came through the post box

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 29/09/2026

GB2KDR Railways on the Air log: all processed. We worked 407 QSOs over the two days.

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 28/09/2026

First OscarWatch to OscarWatch FT4 QSO completed with GW4VXE @timkirby.bsky.social on JO-97

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AMSAT-DL @amsat-dl.org · 25/09/2026

It's official now! Our three ERMINAZ-2U, -2V and -2X PocketQubes are set for launch 18:18 UTC (20:18 CEST) on October 01 with Transporter-18! #AMSAT #hamradio

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Kristijan Conkas - M0NKC @kconkas.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

@mm9sql.com 's #OscarWatch was mentioned in the October edition of #rsgb #RadCom 👏 #satellite #hamradio 🛰📡🎙

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 24/09/2026

Improved OscarWatch FT4 decoding: parallel TX echo, search around RX/TX (±700 Hz), ~2.5 s time window, leaner LDPC/candidates, and a faster native build. Own echoes and CQ copies appear sooner.

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 23/09/2026

OscarWatch FT4 works! 5 QSOs in the log

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 23/09/2026

DXChrono Desktop 1.6.0 is live. The map used to hog the RAM. Pick 720p, 1080p, or 4K, and a normal window sits around 190 MB. WeatherLink and Weather Underground are in too, so wind, rain, and the spots can share the screen. 📷 desktop.dxchrono.com

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DXChrono Desktop | Ham Radio Propagation & DX Dashboard

Propagation with 3D globe or flat map, grey line, solar and HF bands, F5LEN tropo, aurora and MUF, DX Cluster, PSK Reporter, Reverse Beacon, SOTA, POTA, Cloudlog, QRZ and ADIF QSO mapping, N1MM+, sate...

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 22/09/2026

RS-44 decoding FT-4 using OscarWatch FT-4 not quite ready to test TX but soon

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 22/09/2026

A little more work has been completed on OscarWatch FT4, its rapidly approaching testing in the real world.

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 21/09/2026

Dunno what I was thinking, but I went down the rabbit hole of adding FT4 to OscarWatch. Still a lot to do; only tested using virtual audio cables, so it needs a real satellite pass to try, etc

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 21/09/2026

DXChrono Desktop will soon be able to have a widget to show weather data from Davis Weather Link and Weather Underground

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 21/09/2026

Very difficult SO-50 pass with the usual calling and not listening, but did catch DL6AP/P on the grid line of JO42, JO43 and also EA2AA.

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 20/09/2026

The Wednesday DXChrono Desktop release will deliver nearly a 50% RAM reduction. 😎👍

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 20/09/2026

SO-50 the usual shitshow of the same two people calling over each other

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 20/09/2026

OscarWatch Tracker v1.0.5 is out! 🛰️ Adds QRZ/HamQTH name lookups to the logbook, SPID TCP rotator control, IC-7100 dual-radio CI-V support, new language localisations, and sky plot fixes. Thanks to VK7TW for joining our supporters! github.com/magicbug/Osc...

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Release v1.0.5 · magicbug/OscarWatch-Tracker

OscarWatch Tracker v1.0.5 OscarWatch Tracker v1.0.5 is now available! This release brings expanded radio support, native network rotator control, automatic callsign lookups for your logbook, and br...

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 20/09/2026

Didn't want to wait, so I have put out a new DXChrono Desktop release. You can find more info at desktop.dxchrono.com/changelog.html

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Changelog | DXChrono Desktop

What’s new and fixed in DXChrono Desktop — release notes for each version.

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 19/09/2026

Just worked RI1FJZ in Franz Josef Land (Gridsquare: LR30US / distance: 1892 mi) on FO-29 🛰️ using LSB #hamr #cloudlog #amsat #IOTA EU-019

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 19/09/2026

It's been a busy afternoon working on DXChrono Desktop, but some big improvements :)

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 18/09/2026

Spending the afternoon looking after a very poorly Molly pup.. who got stung on today's walk

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 17/09/2026

Today's fatigue cannot be beaten with caffeine and pain meds.

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 16/09/2026

Cool to see OscarWatch Tracker got a mention in this month's RSGB Radcom.

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 16/09/2026

DXChrono Desktop 1.5.6 is out, with our own live HF conditions feed. Solar and HF Band panels update about every 4 minutes for worldwide, for your grid, continent or DXCC, including 160m coverage. Get it at desktop.dxchrono.com

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DXChrono Desktop | Ham Radio Propagation & DX Dashboard

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 15/09/2026

HF Conditions predictions look very realistic for my QTH this evening

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 15/09/2026

Building my own HF band conditions API: real spots (PSK/RBN/POTA) + solar indices, scored band-by-band. Replacing “mystery HamQSL” with something I can explain

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 11/09/2026

IOTA Contest results are out GM5G came 14th in the Multi Operator Single Transmitter Section.

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 10/09/2026

Cloudlog v2.8.19 is out! 📻 Features Summernote rich-text for Notes (with table support!), dashed Maidenhead grid lines on QSO maps, dashboard query caching, EME DXCC fixes, and unit-aware QRB distance calculations. Full changelog & update: github.com/magicbug/Clo...

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Release 2.8.19 · magicbug/Cloudlog

Cloudlog v2.8.19 is now available! This update introduces map visual enhancements, performance optimisations on the main dashboard, richer rich-text notes support, and key logbook distance calculat...

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 10/09/2026

DXChrono Desktop v1.5.3 is out! 🌍 Added 4m Sporadic-E heatmap support (70 MHz), Cloudlog map age filters, auto-refreshing satellite TLEs, and fixes for N1MM+ portable callsigns, missing beam lines, and 3D globe textures. Details & update: desktop.dxchrono.com

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DXChrono Desktop | Ham Radio Propagation & DX Dashboard

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 10/09/2026

New OscarWatch Tracker v1.0.4 release is out! 🛰️ 80% lower render allocations at 60 FPS, 450° rotator overlap fix for northbound passes, FT-847 FM CTCSS fix, pass planner calendar exports, and Big CTY DXCC lookups. Full release notes & download: github.com/magicbug/Osc...

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Release v1.0.4 · magicbug/OscarWatch-Tracker

OscarWatch Tracker v1.0.4 OscarWatch Tracker v1.0.4 is now available! This release brings major under-the-hood performance optimizations to keep live tracking silky smooth at high frame rates, alon...

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 08/09/2026

Preparing for this week's software updates. Cloudlog, DXChrono Desktop, and OscarWatch releases will be available in the next few days.

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 07/09/2026

Got a text message from NHS Scotland to book my flu jab.. I'm in Elgin; these are the locations offered.

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 06/09/2026

Sometimes I wonder why I spend time writing operating manuals for software since I'm quite sure no one reads them.

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 03/09/2026

There will be no stable releases of any of my software this week due to illness.

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 01/09/2026

If you run OscarWatch Tracker, I need a photo for oscarwatch.org. Shack or field, app on screen, radio or rotator in the shot if you can. I will credit your callsign. Reply here or email me. Not a screenshot of the map on its own.

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 31/08/2026

If DXChrono Desktop is on a wall or a second screen in your shack, I could use a photo for the site. Please email hello@magicbug.co.uk, and I’ll credit you with your callsign.

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 30/08/2026

10/15m today can be summed up in one word. Shite.

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 27/08/2026

The reason I mentioned it is that myself and GM1TGY will be operating as GM5G in the multi-single high power category.

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 26/08/2026

Anyone doing the World Wide Digi DX Contest this weekend?

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 26/08/2026

OscarWatch Tracker v1.0.3 is out! 🛰️ New features & tweaks: ▶️ hams.at activation posting ▶️ Scheduled pass reminders & audio dings ▶️ Green Heron RT-21 dual-port rotator driver ▶️Configurable CAT resume holdoffs Grab it now: github.com/magicbug/Osc...

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 23/08/2026

The plan is to do an OscarWatch Tracker update this week. Got Green Heron RT-21 working with the help of WT8D, and there are a few other bug fixes.

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 23/08/2026

When your little project to convert paperlogs into adifs escalates and now gives a little cropped image of the callsigns and SCP checks

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 23/08/2026

When you are too lazy to convert paperlogs into ADIFs, you just use Computer Vision instead to do it for you

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 23/08/2026

If you didnt know DXChrono Desktop has Tropo maps (world coverage) desktop.dxchrono.com

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Peter, MM9SQL @mm9sql.com · 22/08/2026

Today we are out operating as GB1TMH

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