DX ToolBox Version 6.1.1 released
Black Cat Systems has released version 6.1.1 of DX ToolBox for MacOS.
DX Toolbox searches the world for you, gathering information on solar and geomagnetic conditions that affect radio propagation. DX Toolbox has several built in propagation forecasting tools. It includes databases of SWBC stations, and NDBs. An active internet connection is required to use DX ToolBox.
DX Toolbox displays in real-time the following important readings:
- Solar Flux
- A-Index
- K-Index
- X-Ray Flux levels • X-Ray flares
- Solar Wind
- Earth’s Magnetic Field
- Radio Blackout conditions
- Geomagnetic Storm conditions
- Solar Radiation Storm conditions
In addition, the last month’s worth of Solar Flux, A-Index, K-Index, Sun Spot Number, and background X-Ray Flux are plotted.
Note: The Space Weather Prediction Center, the NOAA government agency that provides much of the online data used by DX Toolbox, has changed most of the data sources.
Version 6.1.1 of DX Toolbox accommodates these changes.
August 6, 2021 – 6.1.1
- Added more detailed descriptions for AM station operations (day/night/patterns/etc). Keeps track of last update of FCC AM/FM/TV database.
- Keeps track of last update of satellite kepler files.
- Better catching of exceptions.
- Accommodated new FCC download URL.
January 28, 2021 – 6.1.0
- Added estimated sunrise/sunset times for AM stations.
January 28, 2021 – 6.1.0
- Added remote control for SDR#.
- Added remote control for Elad FDM-SW2.
- Added NOAA Weather Radio window.
- Added FM stations logbook.
- Added upcoming satellite passes window.
- Updated NDB data source from xls to csv file format.
- Updates to deal with changes to the FC site regarding downloading files.
December 31, 2020 – 6.0.1
- Fixed a bug with doppler frequency calculation in the Satellite Tracking window. Fixed a bug that could cause a crash in the FM Stations window.
December 31, 2020 – 6.0.1
- Fixed a bug with doppler frequency calculation in the Satellite Tracking window. Fixed a bug that could cause a crash in the FM Stations window.
DX ToolBox is free to try out. If you decide to continue using it, you can purchase a copy for $24.99.
DX ToolBox can be downloaded from Black Cat Systems website.