DX Cluster for Non-Amateurs


vince battle
 

Greetings,
I'm a non-amateur and monitor the bands daily. Although DX Cluster is now integrated with SDRC, which is great, It isn't available to members like me. Are there any other DX Cluster programs available that can be also integrated into SDRC?

Vincent


Simon Brown
 

Vincent, I honestly don't know what you do in this situation, you're the first person to ask this question.


From: main@SDR-Radio.groups.io <main@SDR-Radio.groups.io> on behalf of vince battle via groups.io <muellertwo@...>
Sent: 04 February 2023 23:58
To: main@SDR-Radio.groups.io <main@SDR-Radio.groups.io>
Subject: [SDR-Radio] DX Cluster for Non-Amateurs
 
Greetings,
I'm a non-amateur and monitor the bands daily. Although DX Cluster is now integrated with SDRC, which is great, It isn't available to members like me. Are there any other DX Cluster programs available that can be also integrated into SDRC?

Vincent

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dataman.tony@...
 

Hi,

If you go to swarl.org/callsigns, you can get a Shortwave Listeners only callsign, which you can use in DX Cluster. It is unique to yourself. I got one in 2020 and use it with DX Cluster.

Tony


Simon Brown
 

Hi,

Can you give me an example of a SWARL callsign?


From: main@SDR-Radio.groups.io <main@SDR-Radio.groups.io> on behalf of dataman.tony via groups.io <dataman.tony@...>
Sent: 05 February 2023 06:46
To: main@SDR-Radio.groups.io <main@SDR-Radio.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [SDR-Radio] DX Cluster for Non-Amateurs
 
Hi,

If you go to swarl.org/callsigns, you can get a Shortwave Listeners only callsign, which you can use in DX Cluster. It is unique to yourself. I got one in 2020 and use it with DX Cluster.

Tony

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Max
 

On Sun, Feb 5, 2023 at 06:48 AM, Simon Brown wrote:
Can you give me an example of a SWARL callsign?
SWARL list of SWL callsigns seems to be here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zKMY66aaev3htO5015cHp8wwxKC3J4roEGbXOKC077M/edit#gid=1369765431

Years ago I recall that here in the UK the RSGB allocated an "RS" number to listener members which was often quoted by contributors in magazines of the time like Shortwave Magazine (RS = Receiver Station?). Not sure if they still do? This is the first time I've been made aware of a listener number system outside of those associations. Sounds like a great idea. I've often thought it's very unfair that some systems are only open to licensed amateurs as it seems to exclude some extremely dedicated listeners.

Max


Keith
 

Hi

 

Following this with interest

 

The CC Cluster will allow you to enter your SWL call as I have just tested it on my cluster on it works fine.

From SDR Console you can select or add a new DX cluster to the list. See the Telnet list of clusters here https://www.dxcluster.info/telnet/index.php

If anybody want to try there are welcome to use GB7DXG CCcluster which already has a few SWL’s that connect.

 

73 Keith GU6EFB &  GB7DXG

 

From: main@SDR-Radio.groups.io <main@SDR-Radio.groups.io> On Behalf Of Max
Sent: 05 February 2023 09:49
To: main@SDR-Radio.groups.io
Subject: Re: [SDR-Radio] DX Cluster for Non-Amateurs

 

On Sun, Feb 5, 2023 at 06:48 AM, Simon Brown wrote:

Can you give me an example of a SWARL callsign?

SWARL list of SWL callsigns seems to be here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zKMY66aaev3htO5015cHp8wwxKC3J4roEGbXOKC077M/edit#gid=1369765431

Years ago I recall that here in the UK the RSGB allocated an "RS" number to listener members which was often quoted by contributors in magazines of the time like Shortwave Magazine (RS = Receiver Station?). Not sure if they still do? This is the first time I've been made aware of a listener number system outside of those associations. Sounds like a great idea. I've often thought it's very unfair that some systems are only open to licensed amateurs as it seems to exclude some extremely dedicated listeners.

Max


Jorge EA1FOV
 

A SWARL callsign is valid worldwide and even serious platforms like eQSL can be accessed and there swap QSL cards with hams. I am a ham op but also use my EA1036-SWL call with international broadcasters and SW listening.
73 de Jorge
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Jorge Garzón (EA1FOV · EA1036SWL · BDXC 1409) 
QTH: IN83ak (Mogro-Cantabria, SPAIN)
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Blog: IberiaDX  · Twitter: @IberiaDX


Jim Smith G0OFE
 

When I joined the RSGB a few months before getting my licence back in 1983, I was given an RS number.. RS85458 or something like that.

================================
Need help with SDR Console? If you have a problem:
Go to https://www.sdr-radio.com/support
Please follow instructions in that link.
===================================
Jim, Bournemouth, Dorset. IO90BR.
Elad FDM-S2, Airspy HF+, SDRPlay and Funcube Dongle SDR Recievers
8-element OP-DES for Band 2, 8-element LFA for 2m, 3-element LFA for 6m, 20m Windom for HF,. Wellbrook 1530 Loop for LF


On 05/02/2023 09:49, Max wrote:

On Sun, Feb 5, 2023 at 06:48 AM, Simon Brown wrote:
Can you give me an example of a SWARL callsign?
SWARL list of SWL callsigns seems to be here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zKMY66aaev3htO5015cHp8wwxKC3J4roEGbXOKC077M/edit#gid=1369765431

Years ago I recall that here in the UK the RSGB allocated an "RS" number to listener members which was often quoted by contributors in magazines of the time like Shortwave Magazine (RS = Receiver Station?). Not sure if they still do? This is the first time I've been made aware of a listener number system outside of those associations. Sounds like a great idea. I've often thought it's very unfair that some systems are only open to licensed amateurs as it seems to exclude some extremely dedicated listeners.

Max


Tom McKee K4ZAD
 

Guys,

For the less curious - there are 16455 of these SWARL callsigns.

Many inactive, for sure , but WOW!

Tom,    K4ZAD(SWL)


Jerry Newsome
 

SWL Call Signs | SWARL

https://swarl.org/callsigns


vince battle
 

Thank you gentleman for this information. I should have gotten my general back in the early 60’s, but just could not conquer the code test. Well long story short, collage scholarship, young ladies and soon family and getting back to amateur radio was lost.

 

I have applied for the SWARL license this am. Thanks again everyone and have a great day and week.

 

Vincent

 

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From: Jim Smith G0OFE
Sent: Sunday, February 5, 2023 2:35 AM
To: main@SDR-Radio.groups.io
Subject: Re: [SDR-Radio] DX Cluster for Non-Amateurs

 

When I joined the RSGB a few months before getting my licence back in 1983, I was given an RS number.. RS85458 or something like that.

================================
Need help with SDR Console? If you have a problem:
Go to https://www.sdr-radio.com/support
Please follow instructions in that link.
===================================
Jim, Bournemouth, Dorset. IO90BR.
Elad FDM-S2, Airspy HF+, SDRPlay and Funcube Dongle SDR Recievers
8-element OP-DES for Band 2, 8-element LFA for 2m, 3-element LFA for 6m, 20m Windom for HF,. Wellbrook 1530 Loop for LF

On 05/02/2023 09:49, Max wrote:

On Sun, Feb 5, 2023 at 06:48 AM, Simon Brown wrote:

Can you give me an example of a SWARL callsign?

SWARL list of SWL callsigns seems to be here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zKMY66aaev3htO5015cHp8wwxKC3J4roEGbXOKC077M/edit#gid=1369765431

Years ago I recall that here in the UK the RSGB allocated an "RS" number to listener members which was often quoted by contributors in magazines of the time like Shortwave Magazine (RS = Receiver Station?). Not sure if they still do? This is the first time I've been made aware of a listener number system outside of those associations. Sounds like a great idea. I've often thought it's very unfair that some systems are only open to licensed amateurs as it seems to exclude some extremely dedicated listeners.

Max

 


jdow
 

Is there very much SWL activity in the PRC?

{o.o}

On 20230205 02:17:12, Jorge EA1FOV via groups.io wrote:

A SWARL callsign is valid worldwide and even serious platforms like eQSL can be accessed and there swap QSL cards with hams. I am a ham op but also use my EA1036-SWL call with international broadcasters and SW listening.
73 de Jorge
--
Jorge Garzón (EA1FOV · EA1036SWL · BDXC 1409) 
QTH: IN83ak (Mogro-Cantabria, SPAIN)
.....................................................................................
Blog: IberiaDX  · Twitter: @IberiaDX


Tracey Gardner
 

There were probably any number of SWL's in China chasing their weather balloon? :-)
 
 
 
73s Tracey G5VU
 

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From: jdow <jdow@...>
Sent: 05/02/2023 19:54:00
Subject: Re: [SDR-Radio] DX Cluster for Non-Amateurs

Is there very much SWL activity in the PRC?