[Moon-net] First EME QSO!...and WorkedGrids software update

[Bert, VE2ZAZ]

To all moon fans,

I had my first EME QSO on Saturday. Thanks to Dan from HB9Q, my 13 elements and 80W on 432MHz were enough to complete a JT65B QSO. No preamp, no elevation rotor. Of course, Dan did *all* the work, but still, I ham very happy and proud of this and am now working on improving the setup here. You will hear from me again, promised!

On another note, I have just finished another version upgrade of WorkedGrids, a ham log grid square mapping software. This version v6 adds a zoom-in feature and an auto-detection of the band data for the ADIF and Cabrillo formats. This means that there is no longer a need to examine the log file when using an ADIF or Cabrillo format file.

Thanks to all for your support!

Bert, VE2ZAZ
http://ve2zaz.net


----- Original Message ----
From: "Bert, VE2ZAZ" <ve2zaz at yahoo.ca>
To: moon-net at list-serv.davidv.net
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 2:26:09 PM
Subject: [Moon-net] WorkedGrids Grid quare Mapping Software

Hi Everyone,

I've just finished developing WorkedGrids, a ham log grid square mapping software. It is a freeware and it runs under Windows. The program displays a map showing the amateur radio grid squares
contacted and logged in using a third-party logging program.
WorkedGrids uses colors to display information on a per-band basis. Up
to four bands can be displayed concurrently on the map. For its input, the program
reads the plain-text (ASCII) log files generated by most logging
programs. 
            
            This project was initiated because I could
not find a logging program that provided the level of detail and
mapping quality that I wanted. The software is directed towards the VHF andabove operators who collect grid squares for contesting or awardpurpose. It is designed to supplement a logging program and itreplaces the pen and paper technique.

Please visit http://ve2zaz.net for more details. Your input is welcome!

Best Regards,

Bert, VE2ZAZ




      Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! 

http://www.flickr.com/gift/


_______________________________________________
Moon-Net posting and subscription instructions are at http://www.nlsa.com/nets/moon-net-help.html






      Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers and share what you know at http://ca.answers.yahoo.com