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Gary L. DraschK9DJT
The Cluster & HRD Software
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Wikipedia: A cluster is a small group or bunch of something.
In Ham Radio, especially DXers, it an international reporting system available on the internet showing stations either worked or heard within a geographic location.
What is the Cluster?
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Basic Cluster Info Provided
CommentsThe station “posting” the spot
The “spot” (Station Identified)
Where worked or heard“Postings” from only ITU Zone 8
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There are Many Different Cluster Sites
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VE7CC
DX Watch
Google DX Cluster!
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VE7CC-1 Filtering
By Country
By State
By Frequency – by Mode
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My HRD Configuration-Main Screen
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Cluster Window
Country Band Mode This Station
Click to look up highlighted spot on QRZ.COM
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Worked Status Indicator: WSI
Fixed Symbols
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HRD Spot Filtering
Only Showing Spots from 30M up to 10M
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HRD Cluster Node SelectionUsed as a Node
Used as a Filtered Node
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Logbook Window
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Add Logbook Entry: ALE
Placing a “Spot” on the Cluster
Short & Long Path Rotor Position and Distance to Station
Auto-fill
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HRD-Use of Two Monitors
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ALE Window
Main Operating Windows
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Favorites Operation
Configurable-best during actual usage
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Grey-line and Azimuth Map
Rotor Positioning
Grey-line Position
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Propagation Analysis & Audio Recorder
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Awards Analysis Clicking on a cell will show what is worked or Needed!
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QSL/Confirmation TrackingSorted by Date
Same Logbook- different layout
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QSL/Confirmation TrackingSorted by LoTW Received date
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Tying it ALL Together!
Select
SelectView
Only Available for the iPhone / iPad
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Thank you…
Dit Dit
You are welcome to ask questions on the ORC Forum,or eMail me at [email protected]
