diff --git a/.hugo_build.lock b/.hugo_build.lock new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e69de29 diff --git a/content/post/dxpager.md b/content/post/dxpager.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..258570b --- /dev/null +++ b/content/post/dxpager.md @@ -0,0 +1,32 @@ +--- +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. + +![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). diff --git a/static/img/dxpager.jpg b/static/img/dxpager.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..574906c Binary files /dev/null and b/static/img/dxpager.jpg differ