Black Cat Systems Releases DX Toolbox 3.3.0
This version adds:
HTTP Proxy support for those behind a firewall.
Added a graph of the Planetary Kp Index.
Can now copy the Grayline map to the clipboard. Automatic setting of the UTC offset.
Updated for the new Space Environment Center URL which affects data for the Proton and Electron Flux graphs.
DX Toolbox sells for $24.99. Complete information about DX Toolbox as well as downloads may be obtained from:
http://www.blackcatsystems.com/software/dxtoolbox.html
DX Toolbox helps amateur radio operators and shortwave listeners estimate radio propagation conditions. Several propagation forecasting charts are available to estimate signal levels and path conditions between any two points on the Earth.
A propagation forecast map shows the estimated signal level for a given frequency from all parts of the world, for given solar conditions, and the time of day and day of year. A plot of the expected signal levels between two points on the Earth for all 24 hours of a day may also be graphed.
A grayline map of the world is also available. Propagation between locations within the grayline region of the world is often greatly enhanced. DX Toolbox's grayline map makes it easy for you to determine where those locations are.
In addition to several propagation forecasting tools, it also gathers a variety of solar and geomagnetic information from real-time online sources, and presents them in charts and tables, including:
A - Index
K - Index
Solar Flux
Sun Spot Number
X-Ray Flux levels
X-Ray flares
Solar Wind
Geomagnetic Field
Proton and Electron Flux
Radio Blackout conditions
Geomagnetic Storm conditions
Solar Radiation Storm conditions
A grid square calculator determines grid squares from longitude and latitude, and a world map shows grid squares and time zone information.
The following reports are available:
WWV Geophysical Alert
27 Day Space Outlook
45 Day AP Forecast
Geomagnetic Data
Daily Geomagnetic Data
Daily Particle Data
Daily Solar Data
GEOALERT
Daily Magnetometer Analysis Reports
Hourly Magnetometer Analysis Reports
Predicted Sunspot Numbers and Radio Flux
Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity
Solar and Geophysical Activity Summary
Solar Region Summary
Weekly Highlights and Forecasts
Current Space Weather Indices
Space Weather Event Reports
Daily Space Weather Indices
Summary of Space Weather Observations
3-day Space Weather Predictions
SEC Space Weather Alerts
Audio alerts can be generated when the K index, Solar X-Ray Flux, or Earth's Magnetic Field exceed user-set values.
DX Toolbox can also log on to your favorite DX Cluster, and let you see and report DX catches in real time.
DX Toolbox is available as a Universal Binary for Mac OS X, as well as Windows. It requires an active internet connection to run.
Black Cat Systems creates and distributes Macintosh software, with a specific emphasis on programs for the scientific, amateur radio, and health markets.
Information about Black Cat Systems entire line of products can be found at: http://www.blackcatsystems.com

