2017-06-23
Great Tool
DX Toolbox works very well. There was an issue with the Aurora because NOAA changed something, the author fixed it right away. Great support.
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Description
Are you a ham radio operator or shortwave listener, in need of up to date propagation information and solar conditions? DX Toolbox features several propagation forecasting tools, allowing you to quickly and easily estimate current HF (Shortwave) propagation conditions between any two locations in the world, and is ideal for the ham radio operator, shortwave listener, or other radio enthusiast.
Radio propagation conditions can also be estimated between any two points on the Earth. Graphs of these conditions can be generated for a given frequency or time, and MUF/LUF graphs can also be displayed.
A grayline map of the world is also available. Radio 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. Grayline propagation has been used by expert radio operators and DXers for years to catch elusive stations. A plot the great circle (both short and long) path between your location and another station is also displayed, as well as the beam heading and distance. The location of the currently transmitting NCDXF/IARU beacon can be displayed on the map as well.
The propagation map displays the areas of the world where your signal can be heard (or a signal can be heard from), based on the frequency, transmitter power, and current solar flux, date, and time.
Maps showing ionosonde plots of foF2, foEs, and hmF2 data from various locations around the world are available. The MUF and skip zone can be calculated based on foF2 and hmF2 values.
Aurora prediction maps for the northern and southern hemisphere are available.
DX Toolbox displays the following important solar and geomagnetic readings:
Solar Flux
A-Index
K-Index
Sun Spot Number
X-Ray Flux levels
X-Ray flares
Solar Wind
Earth's Magnetic Field
Proton and Electron Flux levels
Radio Blackout conditions
Geomagnetic Storm conditions
Solar Radiation Storm conditions
Graphs of x-ray flux readings from the GOES satellites may also be displayed.
The following radio propagation reports and forecasts 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
In addition, 21 maps of current D Layer Absorption levels are available for display.
Full documentation on how to use the app is available here: http://www.blackcatsystems.com/iphone/dx_toolbox_faq.html
Get your copy of DX Toolbox now, and you’ll always be up to date on current radio propagation conditions.
What's New in Version 1.5
Updates for iOS 10.3.
Updated data source for Aurora images.
Seller
Name
Black Cat Systems
Information
Developer
Categories
Version
1.5
Size
2.1 MB
Game Center
No
VPP Device Licensing
Yes
Rating
Rated: 4+
Compatibility
iOS 6.0 or later
Devices
iPad mini 3 (Cellular), iPad Air (Cellular), iPad mini Retina (Cellular), iPad mini 4 (Cellular), iPad mini 3, iPad Pro (11-inch), iPad Air 2, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8, iPad Pro (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch) (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone SE, iPhone 6, iPhone XS Max, iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPhone XS, iPad mini (5th Generation), iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro, iPod touch (6th Generation), iPad Air, iPad Air 2 (Cellular), iPad mini 4
Languages
English
App Store: Customer Ratings
Ratings & Reviews
4.0 of 5 (30 Ratings)
App Store: Customer Reviews
2017-06-17
DX Toolbox
Handy propagation display. Lots of useful information and radio applications instantly available at almost anywhere.
2017-06-07
Great tool for DX prediction.
Mostly use SSN but all aspects of app useable for the Ham.
2017-05-17
Good Product
Everything works for me as advertised.
2016-12-24
Promising - but frustrating
Promises to be useful - only it's unstable (crashes repeatedly). I'm using an iPad Air 2 with iOS 10.2.
Were it not for the crashes, I'd have rated it 5-Stars - for the comprehensiveness and innovativeness.
2016-03-31
Not as good as the computer version
I love the computer version (at least until NOAA changed their format, rendering my version useless)! I'm sure it's tougher to write the same fantastic version for iPhone 6. I'm QRP mobile but I only use the propagation map and this version is WAY too small to be useful. How about an update?
2015-07-24
Great Sun App!
This is one of the best Sun App that is out there for Apple IOS. Has practically everything to follow the Sun and helps for Ham Radio.
2015-06-30
The "Go-To" app
It only gets better. If you like something different, ask.
2015-01-05
Works great.
I use this app quite a bit, mostly to just check space weather, but occasionally for point to point propagation predictions . The only added thing I'd want is something like VOAAREA.
2014-11-02
Not a good iPhone app
Many displays are too small to be of value; even enlarging does not fit on screen. Grayline Map displays limited bands 20-10 what happened to 40,80? Map cannot be zoomed/enlarged; location between points is difficult to move or see name of location. Clearly this app is really not meant for the iPhone screen size. There are other apps available which provide real information that give the information an amateur needs for propagation in their location or between points. If this app does that, find it.
2014-08-30
Great App
This app is great and has really helped me get a tactical edge on my QRP operations. It is my go to app when using my KX3.
2014-07-20
Great app for Hams and shortwave monitors
Pretty much everything you need is here.
2013-07-04
Meh
Contains some handy information, but nothing you can't get from other sources using a web browser. The user interface needs A LOT of work; leaving the program and coming back starts you at the main page again, no access to internal GPS for obtaining coordinates, creating "Custom Locations" rotates your screen whether you want it or not, etc.
2013-02-04
Needs Work!!!
Not impressed.
2012-06-06
Has the info, but rough around the edges.
This really feels like beta software. The interface is bare bones and feels unfinished. In the Setup menu, why do you have to enter your lat/long by hand, when the iPhone can usually figure that out by itself. The purpose of the buttons under the gray line map is unclear. Graphs need titles and legends and descriptions and such. This isn't very useful in its current form. A shame, because I WANT to like it. 😥
2012-05-02
Propagation for Time Calc Crashes
Looks pretty good so far. The Propagation for Time calculation crashes the app hard every time I attempt to use it.
2012-04-08
It works
It works good, supplies all the data it says with an online connection. Gray line map is useful. Read the help section in the upper right corner before using and you will have no problems. A more detailed tutorial would be nice though. Geared toward hams, but swl's like myself find it interesting and helpful.
2012-01-27
Does not work
Looks like a work in progress, this app is not ready for release, needs serious work.
Can I get my money back?