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DX ToolBox - 3.3

radio propagation tools for ham & shortwave

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Current Version: 3.3
Release Date: 2008-03-20
License: Shareware
Downloads (this version): 751
Downloads (all versions): 6,806
Price: $24.99

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Product Description:

DX Toolbox searches the web for you, gathering information on solar and geomagnetic conditions that affect radio propagation. It also contains several propagation forecasting tools.

It displays in real-time the following important readings:

  • Solar Flux
  • A-Index
  • K-Index
  • X-Ray Flux levels
  • X-Ray flares
  • Solar Wind
  • Earth's Magnetic Field
  • Radio Blackout conditions
  • Geomagnetic Storm conditions
  • Solar Radiation Storm conditions

In addition, the last month's worth of Solar Flux, A-Index, K-Index, Sun Spot Number, and background X-Ray Flux are plotted.

Maps showing auroral levels, as well as the maximum F layer frequency (related to MUF) over various parts of the world are also displayed.

A grayline map of the world is displayed

Propagation conditions can also be estimated between two points on the Earth.

DX grid locations can be calculated, as well as located on a world map.

What's new in this version:

  • Added HTTP Proxy support.
  • Added a graph of the Planetary Kp Index.
  • Can now copy the Grayline map to the clipboard.
  • Updated for the new Space Environment Center Udata for the Proton and Electron Flux graphs.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

  • Mac OS X 10.5 Intel
  • Mac OS X 10.5 PPC
  • Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
  • Mac OS X 10.4 PPC
  • Mac OS X 10.3.9
  • Mac OS X 10.3
  • Mac OS X 10.2

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DX ToolBox ReviewThe new version seems faster... - Version: 2.5.1, 7/29/2005 12:39PM PST

skyo63
and that mildly annoying entry field "bug" has finally been resolved. Thanks to the author for maintaining this app for us Mac users!
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DX ToolBox CommentaryOne of the best tool for ham on Mac OS X !!! - Version: 1.5, 2/19/2004 04:29PM PST

J-F
Blackcatsystems do a very good job !!! They also taking care of few recomandations that I sent to them.

Good work and keep going !!! 5 thumbs up !!!
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DX ToolBox ReviewExcellent app for Hams, SWLs, Space Weather observers - Version: 1.5, 2/16/2004 10:13PM PST

ChuckR
DX Toolbox has evolved from being a simple display of current and recent solar conditions that influence radio propagation, to a truly useful "toolbox" loaded with information. It's reminiscent of an older, no longer available app called "Solscape" but adds a cool greyline map, Beacon and Path indicators, MUF graphs and propagation calculators. New stuff added with each new release. This version has a comprehensive "Reports" pane, with twenty different solar and geomagnetic bulletins from various space weather agencies.
Chris of Blackcat has been quick to respond to feature requests, corrections, etc.
A very cool app for Amateur Radio operators and SWLs, especially as Cycle 23 winds down.

Chuck WV8A
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