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Amateur Radio Dx

Monitor DX clusters for rare station spots, track active DX expeditions, and get daily band activity

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Overview

Monitor DX clusters for rare station spots, track active DX expeditions, and get daily band activity digests.

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Ham Radio DX Monitor 📻

Monitor DX clusters in real-time, get notified of rare DX stations, and track active DX expeditions. Perfect for ham radio operators who want to catch rare contacts!

Features

📡 Live DX Spots - Connect to global DX cluster network 🌍 Rare DX Alerts - Notify when rare stations appear 📊 Daily Digest - Band activity summary 🗺️ DX Expeditions - Track active expeditions ⏰ Automated Monitoring - Run via cron for alerts

Quick Start

Watch Live Spots

bash
# Get latest DX spots
python3 dx-monitor.py watch

# Specific cluster node
python3 dx-monitor.py watch --cluster ea7jxh

# Use your callsign
python3 dx-monitor.py watch --callsign KN4XYZ

# Only show NEW spots (filters duplicates)
python3 dx-monitor.py watch --new-only

Output:

text
📡 Latest DX Spots from EA7JXH

   20m   SSB      14.195   K1ABC        - CQ Contest
   40m   CW        7.015   VP8/G3XYZ    - Falklands
   15m   FT8      21.074   ZL2ABC       - New Zealand

Daily Digest

bash
python3 dx-monitor.py digest

Output:

text
# 📡 DX Digest - 2026-01-27

## Band Activity (last 100 spots)

   20m   ████████████ 24
   40m   ████████ 16
   15m   ██████ 12
   10m   ████ 8

## Rare DX Spotted

   🌍 VP8/G3XYZ    40m      7.015 - Falklands Expedition
   🌍 ZL2ABC       15m     21.074 - New Zealand

DX Cluster Nodes

Available clusters:

  • ea7jxh - dx.ea7jxh.eu:7373 (Europe)
  • om0rx - cluster.om0rx.com:7300 (Europe)
  • oh2aq - oh2aq.kolumbus.fi:7373 (Finland)
  • ab5k - ab5k.net:7373 (USA)
  • w6rk - telnet.w6rk.com:7373 (USA West Coast)

Automated Monitoring

Using OpenClaw Cron (Recommended)

Use the OpenClaw cron tool to set up monitoring:

bash
# Create a cron job for DX alerts (every 5 minutes)
cron add --name "DX Monitor" --schedule "*/5 * * * *" --payload 'systemEvent:Check DX cluster for rare spots' --sessionTarget main

Manual Cron (Alternative)

If using system cron, run as a non-privileged user:

bash
# Add to crontab (as your user, not root)
crontab -e

# Add these lines:
*/5 * * * * cd ~/clawd && python3 skills/ham-radio-dx/dx-monitor.py watch --new-only --callsign YOUR_CALL >> ~/dx-alerts.log 2>&1

# Daily digest at 9am
0 9 * * * cd ~/clawd && python3 skills/ham-radio-dx/dx-monitor.py digest >> ~/dx-digest-$(date +\%Y-\%m-\%d).txt 2>&1

Note: State is saved to ~/dx-monitor-state.json (in your home directory, not /tmp).

Example Prompts for Clawdbot

  • "Check the DX cluster for new spots"
  • "What's active on 20 meters?"
  • "Show me today's DX digest"
  • "Any rare DX on the air?"
  • "Monitor for VP8 or ZL prefixes"

Rare DX Prefixes to Watch

Most Wanted:

  • VP8 - Falkland Islands
  • VK0 - Heard Island
  • 3Y0 - Bouvet Island
  • FT5 - Amsterdam & St. Paul Islands
  • P5 - North Korea
  • BS7 - Scarborough Reef
Other Rare:
  • ZL - New Zealand
  • VK - Australia
  • ZS - South Africa
  • 9G - Ghana
  • S9 - São Tomé and Príncipe

DX Expedition Resources

Track active expeditions:

  • NG3K Calendar: https://www.ng3k.com/misc/adxo.html
  • DX News: https://www.dx-world.net/
  • 425 DX News: http://www.425dxn.org/

Band Plans

Common DX frequencies:

  • 160m: 1.830-1.840 (CW), 1.840-1.850 (Digital)
  • 80m: 3.500-3.600 (CW), 3.790-3.800 (Digital)
  • 40m: 7.000-7.040 (CW), 7.070-7.080 (Digital)
  • 30m: 10.100-10.140 (CW/Digital only)
  • 20m: 14.000-14.070 (CW), 14.070-14.100 (Digital)
  • 17m: 18.068-18.100 (CW), 18.100-18.110 (Digital)
  • 15m: 21.000-21.070 (CW), 21.070-21.120 (Digital)
  • 12m: 24.890-24.920 (CW), 24.920-24.930 (Digital)
  • 10m: 28.000-28.070 (CW), 28.070-28.120 (Digital)

Tips

  • Use Your Callsign - Some clusters require valid callsigns
  • Check Multiple Clusters - Coverage varies by region
  • Filter by Band - Focus on bands you can work
  • Track Rare Prefixes - Set up alerts for most-wanted
  • Morning Check - Best DX often in early morning

Technical Details

  • Protocol: Telnet to DX cluster nodes
  • Format: Standard PacketCluster/AR-Cluster format
  • State Tracking: /tmp/dx-monitor-state.json
  • Dependencies: Python 3.6+ (stdlib only)

🤖 NEW: AI-Enhanced Mode

Propagation prediction + DXCC filtering now available!

bash
# Setup your station (one time)
python3 dx-ai-enhanced.py setup

# Watch for workable DX with AI scoring
python3 dx-ai-enhanced.py watch

Features:

  • ✨ Propagation workability scoring (0-100%)
  • 🎯 Filters by YOUR needed DXCC
  • 📊 Smart scoring: rarity + workability + your needs
  • 🚨 High-priority alerts for excellent spots
  • ⚙️ Personalized to your QTH, power, antenna
See README-AI.md for full documentation.

Future Ideas

  • ~~DXCC entity tracking~~ ✅ DONE (AI mode)
  • ~~Propagation prediction integration~~ ✅ DONE (AI mode)
  • Real-time solar data API
  • ML model trained on historical QSO data
  • Log integration (auto-populate worked DXCC)
  • Contest mode (filter contest stations)
  • FT8/FT4 integration via PSKReporter
73 and good DX! 📻🌍

Installation

Terminal bash 

openclaw install amateur-radio-dx
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💻Code Examples

🌍 ZL2ABC 15m 21.074 - New Zealand

--zl2abc-15m-21074---new-zealand.txt
## DX Cluster Nodes

Available clusters:
- **ea7jxh** - dx.ea7jxh.eu:7373 (Europe)
- **om0rx** - cluster.om0rx.com:7300 (Europe)
- **oh2aq** - oh2aq.kolumbus.fi:7373 (Finland)
- **ab5k** - ab5k.net:7373 (USA)
- **w6rk** - telnet.w6rk.com:7373 (USA West Coast)

## Automated Monitoring

### Using OpenClaw Cron (Recommended)

Use the OpenClaw cron tool to set up monitoring:

cron add --name "DX Monitor" --schedule "*/5 * * * *" --payload 'systemEvent:Check DX cluster for rare spots' --sessionTarget main

cron-add---name-dx-monitor---schedule-5-------payload-systemeventcheck-dx-cluster-for-rare-spots---sessiontarget-main.txt
### Manual Cron (Alternative)

If using system cron, run as a non-privileged user:

0 9 * * * cd ~/clawd && python3 skills/ham-radio-dx/dx-monitor.py digest >> ~/dx-digest-$(date +\%Y-\%m-\%d).txt 2>&1

0-9----cd-clawd--python3-skillsham-radio-dxdx-monitorpy-digest--dx-digest-date-y-m-dtxt-21.txt
**Note:** State is saved to `~/dx-monitor-state.json` (in your home directory, not /tmp).

## Example Prompts for Clawdbot

- *"Check the DX cluster for new spots"*
- *"What's active on 20 meters?"*
- *"Show me today's DX digest"*
- *"Any rare DX on the air?"*
- *"Monitor for VP8 or ZL prefixes"*

## Rare DX Prefixes to Watch

**Most Wanted:**
- **VP8** - Falkland Islands
- **VK0** - Heard Island
- **3Y0** - Bouvet Island
- **FT5** - Amsterdam & St. Paul Islands
- **P5** - North Korea
- **BS7** - Scarborough Reef

**Other Rare:**
- **ZL** - New Zealand
- **VK** - Australia
- **ZS** - South Africa
- **9G** - Ghana
- **S9** - São Tomé and Príncipe

## DX Expedition Resources

Track active expeditions:
- **NG3K Calendar:** https://www.ng3k.com/misc/adxo.html
- **DX News:** https://www.dx-world.net/
- **425 DX News:** http://www.425dxn.org/

## Band Plans

Common DX frequencies:
- **160m:** 1.830-1.840 (CW), 1.840-1.850 (Digital)
- **80m:** 3.500-3.600 (CW), 3.790-3.800 (Digital)
- **40m:** 7.000-7.040 (CW), 7.070-7.080 (Digital)
- **30m:** 10.100-10.140 (CW/Digital only)
- **20m:** 14.000-14.070 (CW), 14.070-14.100 (Digital)
- **17m:** 18.068-18.100 (CW), 18.100-18.110 (Digital)
- **15m:** 21.000-21.070 (CW), 21.070-21.120 (Digital)
- **12m:** 24.890-24.920 (CW), 24.920-24.930 (Digital)
- **10m:** 28.000-28.070 (CW), 28.070-28.120 (Digital)

## Tips

1. **Use Your Callsign** - Some clusters require valid callsigns
2. **Check Multiple Clusters** - Coverage varies by region
3. **Filter by Band** - Focus on bands you can work
4. **Track Rare Prefixes** - Set up alerts for most-wanted
5. **Morning Check** - Best DX often in early morning

## Technical Details

- **Protocol:** Telnet to DX cluster nodes
- **Format:** Standard PacketCluster/AR-Cluster format
- **State Tracking:** `/tmp/dx-monitor-state.json`
- **Dependencies:** Python 3.6+ (stdlib only)

## 🤖 NEW: AI-Enhanced Mode

**Propagation prediction + DXCC filtering now available!**
example.sh
# Get latest DX spots
python3 dx-monitor.py watch

# Specific cluster node
python3 dx-monitor.py watch --cluster ea7jxh

# Use your callsign
python3 dx-monitor.py watch --callsign KN4XYZ

# Only show NEW spots (filters duplicates)
python3 dx-monitor.py watch --new-only
example.txt
📡 Latest DX Spots from EA7JXH

   20m   SSB      14.195   K1ABC        - CQ Contest
   40m   CW        7.015   VP8/G3XYZ    - Falklands
   15m   FT8      21.074   ZL2ABC       - New Zealand
example.txt
# 📡 DX Digest - 2026-01-27

## Band Activity (last 100 spots)

   20m   ████████████ 24
   40m   ████████ 16
   15m   ██████ 12
   10m   ████ 8

## Rare DX Spotted

   🌍 VP8/G3XYZ    40m      7.015 - Falklands Expedition
   🌍 ZL2ABC       15m     21.074 - New Zealand
example.sh
# Add to crontab (as your user, not root)
crontab -e

# Add these lines:
*/5 * * * * cd ~/clawd && python3 skills/ham-radio-dx/dx-monitor.py watch --new-only --callsign YOUR_CALL >> ~/dx-alerts.log 2>&1

# Daily digest at 9am
0 9 * * * cd ~/clawd && python3 skills/ham-radio-dx/dx-monitor.py digest >> ~/dx-digest-$(date +\%Y-\%m-\%d).txt 2>&1
example.sh
# Setup your station (one time)
python3 dx-ai-enhanced.py setup

# Watch for workable DX with AI scoring
python3 dx-ai-enhanced.py watch

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#media_and-streaming

Quick Info

Category Content Creation
Model Claude 3.5
Complexity One-Click
Author capt-marbles
Last Updated 3/10/2026
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Optimized for
Claude 3.5
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