VKspotter FAQ & Help

can_i_access_the_cluster_via_telnet

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-12-04T11:56:13+00:00

Can I access the VKSpotter cluster directly via Telnet? Yes you can. VKSpotter has it's own cluster server which connects with various nodes around Australia, New Zealand and the world. Just point you favorite telnet client or logging software to:

can_i_show_only_my_favourite_mode_spots_on_the_map

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2020-07-19T16:47:30+00:00

Can I show only {my favourite mode or band} spots on the map ? ---------- Yes you can. At the top of the spot list there is a Spot Filter. Select or deselect a band or mode by clicking on the filter buttons. Once you have made your selection, click the

can_i_show_the_day_night_separator_on_the_map

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2019-09-16T14:54:56+00:00

Can I show the day/night separator on the map ? ---------- Yes you can. The day/night separator is actually a layer on the map. To add or remove layers on the map, float your mouse over the map layer button in the top right of the map. The map layer selector will pop up and you can click on and off the type of layer you want to see.

how_do_i_add_my_latitude_and_longitude_to_my_profile

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2019-11-16T12:06:07+00:00

How do I add my latitude and longitude to my profile? * Click on your callsign top right. * Click on “Profile” * Near the bottom of the page on the left hand side you will see two fields called “Latitude” and “Longitude” Setting Latitude and Longitude

how_do_i_add_to_the_database

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2020-03-08T19:54:40+00:00

How do I add to the database ---------- You can Add a beacon or repeater by clicking on the button at the top right of the Beacon or Repeater lists. When you click on the button, a dialog box opens. Fill out all the required fields and click the

how_do_i_edit_delete_a_spot

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-01-29T12:52:00+00:00

How do I edit/delete a spot ? ---------- There is a 10 minute time out on being able to edit or delete a spot. Once 10 minutes have passed since the spot was logged, you cannot edit or delete it. Editing or deleting a spot is quite easy. Take a look at the spot you just posted, on the bottom left of the spot you will find two tiny red icons.

how_do_i_export_the_database

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2019-09-16T14:58:13+00:00

How do I export the database ? ---------- Exporting the database is as simple as clicking one of the export buttons. The buttons can be found on ether the beacon or repeater database pages. The copy button will put the contents of your search into your clipboard to allow you to paste it into some other program of your choice.

how_do_i_find_my_grid_square

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2019-09-16T14:54:21+00:00

How do I find my grid square ? ---------- Finding your grid square is easy with the map. 1st. make the map full screen by clicking the “Full Screen” button on the left of the map It looks like a broken square.. This will make it easier to see the map grid and zoom in on your location.

how_do_i_record_a_spot

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-12-04T09:32:52+00:00

How do I record a spot ? ---------- Recording a spot is quite straight forward. On the right hand side of the spotter window or just above the spot list you will see the add spot tab Clicking on this button will cause the add spot detail pane to slide out thus

how_do_i_search_the_database

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2020-03-08T20:03:09+00:00

How do I search the database ? ---------- Searching the database is clairvoyant and instant. e.g. If you want to find all the beacons on VK3, just type VK3 into the search box thus... To further narrow your results, leave a space after your first search term and type your additional requirements next to your first entry e.g. to find all VK3 beacons on 2m type “VK3 144.” into the search box thus…

how_do_i_update_the_database

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2020-03-08T19:25:06+00:00

How do I update the database ? ---------- Spotting of either a beacon or repeater automatically updates the database with the spotted information. This includes the spotted frequency which has to be within 2KHz of the nominal frequency. When that condition is met you will see a special icon on the spotter interface of the beacon or repeater you spotted, indicating that the beacon or repeater listing was updated.

how_do_i_use_the_chat

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2025-03-04T16:55:48+00:00

How do I use the chat functionality? You can chat with other members that are logged into VKSpotter. When new or edited chat messages are received, they will be highlighted for 10 seconds Number of chat rows to display By default, 20 messages will be displayed in the chat area. You can use the

how_do_i_use_the_dragndrop_functionality

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-12-04T10:19:24+00:00

How do I use the dragNdrop functionality? Each panel that is draggable, has an icon in the panel title bar. TIP: The best way to do this is to first collapse each panel using the collapse icon. It is easier to place panels when they are all collapsed.

how_do_i_use_the_dx_cluster

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2024-12-31T13:18:23+00:00

How do I use the DX Cluster? The cluster panel allows you to display spots from the global DX Cluster network. Our VKSpotter cluster is connected to other clusters (nodes) across the internet. This allows you to be informed about any DX stations that are on-air that you may want to work.

how_do_i_use_the_history_reporting

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2020-07-19T16:51:47+00:00

Spot History Reporting ---------- The history reporting allows you to do the following functions... * Report by date & time range. * Filter by mode, band, spotter, spotters grid, and spotted grid. * Export your results directly to your clipboard for pasting into other programs

how_do_i_use_the_map_layers

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2025-03-04T19:30:00+00:00

How do I use the map layers? There are lots of different map layers you can display. * Grid * Day/Night * Magnetic Equator * ITU Zones * CQ Zones * DXCC Entities * Prefixes * Sun Just click on the checkbox next to the layer name on the left, and the layer will display on the map.

how_do_i_use_the_pskreporter_viewer

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2019-11-08T22:09:02+00:00

PSKReporter Viewer This viewer allows you to see who has spotted your signal on the PSKReporter website. The viewer automatically retrieves spots for your callsign every 5 minutes. This all happens automatically, so you don't have to do a thing or configure anything.

how_do_i_use_the_spot_filter

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2025-03-04T17:03:39+00:00

How do I use the spot filter? The spot filter allows you to display only the bands and modes that you are interested in viewing in the spot list and map display. You can open or close the Spot Filter panel by clicking on the “Spot Filters” title.

how_do_i_use_the_user_list_and_user_profile_functions

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-22T17:59:04+00:00

How do I use the user list and user profile functions? You can see a list of all site users/members by clicking on the “Users” menu item. Clicking on the “Details” link in the right column of a user list will take you to that users profile page.

how_were_the_colours_chosen

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2019-09-16T14:55:32+00:00

How were the colours chosen ? ---------- The colours were chosen for the following reasons 1. 25% of males have red/Green colour blindness. Many don't even know they have it. Those of us who do have great difficulty seeing certain colour combinations so the colour pallet was chosen so that we can see things too.

i_forgot_my_password._how_do_i_reset_it

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2019-11-19T20:02:14+00:00

I forgot my password. How do I reset it? Click on the “I forgot my password” link at the bottom of the login dialog box. Enter your registered email address and callsign into the fields of the “Rest Password” dialog box and click the “Reset Password

i_just_created_a_new_member_account_but_i_can_t_log_in_why

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2020-01-20T20:21:29+00:00

I just Created a new member account but I can't log in NOTE: to login to VKSpotter your username is your callsign. When you create an account on VKSpotter the system will send you an email to the email address you supplied. Sometimes it can take a few minutes to arrive and sometimes it goes into your spam folder.

something_is_not_working._what_can_i_do

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2025-03-04T16:50:23+00:00

Something is not working. What can I do? If it is something that worked in the past, then it may be that we updated the code and your browser has not downloaded the latest version. Navigate to the page that is not working and hold down the CTRL and r keys together at the same time. This will refresh the page and download the latest code.

start

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2025-03-04T19:36:01+00:00

Welcome to the VKSpotter FAQ & help Wiki ---------- Here you will find answers to those burning questions about the VKSpotter and how to drive it. Hopefully we'll have the answers you're looking for, if not please email us at ---------- * I just created a new member account but I can't log in, why *

what_are_the_dotted_lines_when_recording_a_digital_or_cw_spot

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2019-11-04T19:30:56+00:00

What are the dotted lines when recording a digital or cw spot ? ---------- For a digital mode, the dotted lines is actually a Morse code “D”. For a CW mode, the dotted line is actually a Morse Code “C”. For a WSPR mode, the dotted line is actually a Morse Code

when_i_add_a_spot_it_cant_find_the_destination_grid_square_why

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2019-09-16T14:28:38+00:00

When I add a spot it cant find the destination grid square, why ? ---------- The destination grid square is only drawn from the database of members, so if the spot is not a member you must input the grid square manually.

why_does_the_map_path_appear_to_be_in_the_wrong_place_even_though_i_entered_the_correct_grid_square_for_the_dx_call

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2019-11-12T19:38:45+00:00

Why does the map path appear to be in the wrong place even though I entered the correct grid square for the dx call VKSpotter works out bearings and distances in the following way: * If the station you spotted is not a member of VKSpotter, then it will use the center of the grid square you supplied.

why_don_t_we_use_hepburn_charts

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2019-09-16T14:55:14+00:00

Why dont we use Hepburn Charts ? ---------- We don't display Hepburn Charts because William Hepburn does not permit ANY web site to do that. To do so is a violation of his terms of use that can be found here [ The propagation forecasts on our website are kindly provided, with permission, from Pascal - F5LEN [