[Ham-Mac] DX Toolbox 1.6.0 Released

Chris Smolinski [email protected]
Tue, 13 Apr 2004 19:14:05 -0400


Black Cat Systems announces the release of DX Toolbox version 1.6.0, 
a radio propagation / conditions analysis and forecasting tool for 
amateur radio operators, and other radio enthusiasts. DX Toolbox is 
just $19.99.

This version adds a grid square calculator to determine grid squares 
from longitude and latitude, as well as a world map showing grid 
squares and time zone information.

Complete information about DX Toolbox and downloads may be obtained 
from http://www.blackcatsystems.com/software/dxtoolbox.html

DX Toolbox is an application which gathers a variety of solar abnd 
geomagnetic information from real-time online sources, and presents 
them in charts and tables, including:

	* A - Index
	* K - Index
	* Solar Flux
	* Sun Spot Number
	* X-Ray Flux levels
	* X-Ray flares
	* Solar Wind
	* Geomagnetic Field
	* Radio Blackout conditions
	* Geomagnetic Storm conditions
	* Solar Radiation Storm conditions


A grayline map of the world is also available. Propagation between 
locations within the grayline region of the world is often greatly 
enhanced. DX Toolbox's grayline map makes it easy for you to 
determine where those locations are.

MUF (Maximum Usable Frequency) and LUF (Lowest Usable Frequency) can also be
estimated between two points on the Earth.

A grid square calculator determines grid squares from longitude and 
latitude, and a world map shows grid squares and time zone 
information.

The following reports are available:

WWV Geophysical Alert
27 Day Space Outlook
45 Day AP Forecast
Geomagnetic Data
Daily Geomagnetic Data
Daily Particle Data
Daily Solar Data
GEOALERT
Daily Magnetometer Analysis Reports
Hourly Magnetometer Analysis Reports
Predicted Sunspot Numbers and Radio Flux
Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity
Solar and Geophysical Activity Summary
Solar Region Summary
Weekly Highlights and Forecasts
Current Space Weather Indices
Space Weather Event Reports
Daily Space Weather Indices
Summary of Space Weather Observations
3-day Space Weather Predictions


DX Toolbox is available native for Mac OS X, Mac OS 8/9, and Windows. 
It requires an active internet connection to run.

Black Cat Systems creates and distributes Macintosh software, with a 
specific emphasis on programs for the scientific, amateur radio, and 
health markets.

Information about Black Cat Systems entire line of products can be 
found at http://www.blackcatsystems.com



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Chris Smolinski
Black Cat Systems
http://www.blackcatsystems.com