HamClock is a versatile application designed specifically for amateur radio enthusiasts, offering more than just timekeeping. It provides real-time information essential for making informed decisions during radio operations. By integrating a world clock, solar and terrestrial weather updates, and other radio-specific data into a streamlined interface, HamClock enhances the overall experience for both local and international communication. With this tool, users gain valuable insights to optimize their radio activities.
Key Features of HamClock
HamClock comes with a variety of features tailored to meet the needs of amateur radio operators. Some of its key highlights include:
- Real-Time Solar Data: Provides updates on solar flux, sunspot numbers, and A-indexes, which are crucial for understanding ionospheric conditions and their impact on radio wave propagation.
- Geographical Information: Displays a world map showing day and night regions, helping operators choose the best times for long-distance communications.
- DXCC Country Status: Integrates a database of DXCC (Distant X (Unknown) Country Club) entities, enabling operators to easily identify and target specific countries for communication.
- Moon and Satellite Tracking: Tracks the moon’s phase, rise and set times, and provides information on amateur radio satellites—ideal for Earth-Moon-Earth (EME) communication or satellite operations.
- Gray Line Indicator: Highlights the Gray Line—the twilight zone where day meets night—which is known for its enhanced radio propagation properties.
- Customizable Alerts: Allows users to set personalized notifications for conditions like geomagnetic storms or satellite visibility, ensuring they don’t miss optimal communication windows.
DISCLAIMER: The software is developed by Radio Ham Elwood Downey - Callsign WB0OEW - More information can be found here
WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
I supply an assembled 3D Printed custom case and a stand, containing a Raspberry pi 2 Zero W Single Board Computer running Raspberry OS with hamclock installed (But not configured with your callsign details etc - see customisation options below on order form)
Please note: I do not use unsupported Chinese Android TV boxes!!
It comes with the following Genuine Raspberry Parts as standard:
- 1 Pi Zero 2 W
- 1 Pi Power supply*
- 1 Pi Mini HDMI Adapter
- 1 Pi Mini USB adapter
- 1 Pi 16gb SD Card (Optimised Pi OS & Hamclock installed)
Plus....
- 1 x 3D printed Custom Case
- 1 x 3D Printed Case Stand
