Packet Cluster Servers and Tools for Amateur Radio
Find software for setting up and managing DX Packet Cluster servers, including freeware options for various operating systems.
Packet cluster systems are a core part of modern amateur radio activity, especially for DXers and contesters. These networks allow operators to share real-time information about stations heard on various bands, including DX spots, contest multipliers, and propagation alerts. Hams connect to a cluster via telnet or packet radio, receiving a constant stream of valuable data that helps them find rare DX or plan their next QSO.
This category features server software for setting up and running a packet cluster node. Operators can find open-source options like DXSpider and CLX, which are popular for their flexibility across Linux and Windows platforms. There are also specialized tools, such as those by G4PDQ, designed to enhance the user experience and simplify system administration for SysOps. Additionally, some software provides statistical analysis of DX spots, helping hams track band activity and identify trends.
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DX Cluster server software by F5MZN -
DXSpider is a clone of PacketCluster software that runs under several operating systems including Linux and Windows compatible with the AK1A program -
FBB is a freeware bulletin board software for amateur packet-radio run on DOS Windows and Linux -
G4PDQ's PacketCluster routines to make PacketCluster a little more interesting for the user and a little easier for the SysOp -
This program extracts statistics from a dx.dat file to show numbers of spots for each country on each band