DX Monitor Beta Page
If you do not want to try the beta version , download the latest release version of DX Monitor (1.20) from here.
Beta test versions of DX Monitor may be used for up to 30 days and will run even if you your trial period has expired if you tried an earlier version of the program and decided not to purchase.
The beta test version incorporates new features or changes which may not have been extensively tested, or may have incomplete documentation. If you find bugs or errors in the documentation, please report them to the author.
Read the manual for the beta version.
Changes and additions in the latest release:
Version 1.23
Updated WWV Graphics to include Cycle 24.
Updated Omnirig utility to latest version.
Updated SSN information used for propagation forecasts.
Fixed bugs in History Window and BandMap.
Version 1.22
Added LID filter to the right click menu and Main Window Options to block spots from or about selected callsigns.
Version 1.21
Added the ability to import data from the DX Summit Database.
Version 1.20
Fixed problem importing lists of callsigns to the History Window
Version 1.19
Major update of Help Files.
Fixed problem with Filters in History Window.
Fixed Pause HamCap problem.
Other minor bug fixes.
Version 1.18
Added HamCap to the Windows menu of the Main Window.
Added Filter Speed Buttons to the Options menu.
Added Pause HamCap Background calls to the Options menu.
Added Save Selected Lines to File in the History right click menu.
Added link to JF9EXF Ham Maps in the Web menu.
Added Automatic Grid Save to the File menu.
Version 1.17
Fixed rig control bug affecting European computers with commas in numbers.
Version 1.16
Added Propagation Chart to show predicted propagation to the DX station.
Added long path propagation forecasting to SNR filtering.
Modified Local Spotter filter to show DX when unexpected propagation occurs and SNR filter is engaged.
Version 1.15
Right click map to add custom station location.
Fixed bug related to multiple monitors.
Version 1.14
Fixed bug relating to 1A4A not displaying country information and beam headings.
Fixed problem starting signal strength display in main window.
Version 1.13
Propagation Prediction has been integrated into the Band Map and the Main Window.
Filter out DX spots when there is no predicted propagation from your location.
Optionally show VOACAP predicted signal strength for each station.
Automatically scan the receiver to DX frequencies where propagation is expected.
Fixed problems with History Window analysis of data subsets.
Version 1.12
Propagation Prediction has been integrated into the Band Map.
Icons show current propagation and expected propagation in one hour.
Filter out DX spots when there is no predicted propagation from your location.
Optionally show VOACAP predicted signal strength for each station.
Automatically scan the receiver to DX frequencies where propagation is expected.
Hide Telnet window option.
Version 1.11
Fixed URL for CTY.DAT as changed on August 19, 2006.
Added scanning tools to Band Map. Receiver will automatically scan spot frequencies.
Spot dialog automatically reads transceiver frequency.
Version 1.10
Support for the OmniRig rig control engine. DX Monitor will optionally install OmniRig during the installation process. OmniRig allows DX Monitor to control the frequency of your radio from the main grid or the band map using the mouse or the popup menu.
The Google Earth screensaver will also control the radio receiver frequency, so the rig will scan as the satellite images are displayed.
Version 1.09
Support for the HamCall CD and Internet Callsign Server to provide data for the Station Information Window.
Double click on a URL or email address in the Station Information Window to go directly to the home page (or email) of the DX station.
Version 1.08.
Addition of a LOTW user list which is used to display LOTW in the station information. For now, it is necessary to click on a callsign to see the LOTW status. If you would like to see the status automatically displayed in the comment field, or by color, or some other way, please send me your suggestions.
Addition of a Location display option of County + Country which displays the state and county for US stations and the country for other stations.
Some changes to improve the efficiency of displaying location information in the Main Window when the FCC Database is used.