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+title: "DXPager"
+type: post
+author: micha
+date: 2022-07-21T06:00:00+02:00
+url: /dxpager/
+tags:
+ - Software
+ - Python
+ - Ham Radio
+---
+
+I just released DXPager, a script that sends DAPNET messages to your pager if a DX station whose entity you have not worked/confirmed before has been spotted. In other words: The script checks your LotW QSL log, observes the DX cluster and pages you as soon as a new one appears. A "(L)" is added to the message if the DX station is a LotW user. Additionally, you can define a watch list of DX call signs for which you'd also liek to be notified.
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+![image](/img/dxpager.jpg)
+
+What it does in more detail:
+
+  * parses the output of a specific dx cluster server
+  * downloads your LotW QSL file
+  * determines the DX station's country
+  * determines the DX station's continent
+  * determines if the DX station uses LotW
+  * determines if the DX station's country has been confirmed via LotW
+  * checks if the DX call is in your VIP call list
+  * de-duplicates spots
+  * and finally - if it's a new DXCC or a watchlist triggered - sends the information to your DAPNET pager
+
+
+# Code
+
+You can find the code and some more information [here](https://codeberg.org/mclemens/dxpager).