[OhQP-mail] Reverse Beacon Network and OhQP
Jimk8mr at aol.com
Jimk8mr at aol.com
Tue Aug 23 09:25:04 EDT 2011
To clarify the rule about spotting assistance, use of the Reverse Beacon
Network is permitted by multi operator stations only, as is the case for the
"skimmer" (which is any software, hardware or other device capable of
decoding multiple signals at one time.)
For those of you wondering "what the heck is that?", the RBN
(_www.reversebeacon.net_ (http://www.reversebeacon.net) ) is an online tool for
monitoring CW stations as received by various connected "skimmer" stations around
the world, showing the station, frequency, code speed, and signal strength.
It is a fascinating tool for monitoring band openings, doing signal
comparisons, and the like.
Note that while use of Skimmers and the Reverse Beacon Network is permitted
for mulitoperator stations only, single operators may use the traditional
"packet" cluster spotting.
73 - Jim K8MR
OhQP Chairman
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