Unboxing the Inovato Quadra w/Initial Ham Clock Setup
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- #hamradio #hf #propagation #analysis #hamclock #inovato #quadra
In this video I unbox and perform some initial setup of the Inovato Quadra, to run Ham Clock software.
Below is a list of some DX cluster hosts I have found to be stable:
port: 7300
host: mayodx.ath.cx
login:
port: 7300
host: g6nhu.getmyip.com
login:
port: 7300
host: dxc.w1nr.net
login:
Note: G6NHU created a new node (below) that is optimized for Ham Clock version 3.03 or newer. Click this link for more info: qso365.co.uk/g...
port: 7300
host: dxspider.co.uk
login:
The Inovato Quadra computer bundle comes with Ham Clock software installed, plus other Ham Radio related software. It is available from: www.inovato.com
Note: I contacted the seller to ask why I see two cursor arrows. I see the small black cursor (from the Quadra OS) and the large red cursor (Ham Clock). I also asked how to properly shutdown the Quadra while Ham Clock is running. I long-pressed the lock symbol, next to the time display at the upper left of the Ham Clock software. After a few seconds, I released the mouse button. A menu of options appeared. I clicked to shutdown the host and I clicked Yes to confirm. Nothing happened. I contacted the seller and his answers were as follows: “The quick answer is that is normal. The OS shuts down so nothing will get corrupted, but it won't actually shut the power off. For that, you would need to disconnect power. The answer to your two cursors question is also in the forum. It is due to hamclock being written for an ESP8266 being run through an emulation layer in Linux. HamClock creates it's own red cursor and the Linux cursor isn't always turned off. There is no known fix that I have found. It doesn't bother most people who see it.”
The HF Clock (also shown in this video), is available at: www.veritiumhfclock.com.
If you only want the software, it is called Ham Clock. It is a free download. Here is a link that shows how to install it on a PC: w4cae.com/wait...
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Another helpful video, Doug. Thanks and 73!
I’m glad you liked it, Wendell.
Looks great, I am going to order one as soon as it gets back in stock. Thanks for the video.
You’re very welcome! 73
Picked up mine a few weeks ago. Have it running on a 22" monitor. Choice!
It looks great on a big monitor.
Greg, I got mine before Christmas...Love it!
Once you set it up, if the upper blocks are blank or show an error message, let the machine run for a while and they should populate.
Mine has been working solid since a couple of hours after I shot the video.
Nice shout out to your old faithful.
I don’t remember who I shouted out to. Who/what was it?
Oh. It was the “Long Haul Patrons” that’s been with you a good while. I thot that was nice to give them the recognition.
"Super cool clock, Doug. I'm ordering one today for my shack. 📦🚀73!"
Enjoy! I’m really liking it. Great tool!
Got one an about a week ago and love it. Do you do any filtering in your dx cluster with the spider commands? If so that would be a nice follow up video. I’ve been trying to play with them but not quite sure I have it all figured out. Thanks again for all your amazing videos.
I do use spider filters. I think I covered that in the HF Clock videos. HF Clock runs Ham Clock software. I covered the spider settings in this video: ua-cam.com/video/8Z1sjtyFpJQ/v-deo.htmlsi=ITeIcdm6kUq2vblG
I’ve found several DX Clusters that work. I listed a couple in the video description. The optional spider commands I show in the video at the link above are from the Ham Clock instruction guide. rej/spot call k,w,n rejects U.S. callsigns. It isn’t 100% effective. But rej/spot freq 1800/2000 does seem to reject spots for the 160m band.
I also tried rej/spot on hf/data, to reject digital mode spots, but some still appear. I’m not too impressed with the spider command reliability.
@@n4hnhradiowell that makes me feel good that maybe I am doing it right and it just doesn’t catch it all. Thanks.
Hi Doug,
Did you setup the WiFi so the DX Cluster will populate? I also ordered the upgrade kit with the 5.2G WiFi and BT. I used a computer wireless keyboard and mouse. I found that enclosed keyboard almost worthless. Happy Holiday Season. 73 WJ3U
Hi Don! I did setup WiFi. I showed that in the HF Clock setup video. HF Clock runs Ham Clock software. Here is a link: ua-cam.com/video/8Z1sjtyFpJQ/v-deo.htmlsi=ITeIcdm6kUq2vblG
I just picked up one of these last week and I think it's great. I'm joining the ARCCC and heard that you are in to POTA. That seems like it could be fun to try. Are you planning any excersions?
I don’t do POTA. I do SOTA. I am a SOTA Mountain Goat. There is a SOTA playlist here on my channel.
Thanks!
Thank you so much, Michael!
No..... Thank you for the knowledge and expertise you share! @@n4hnhradio
@michaelchirillo6723 people like you make it possible, Michael. I appreciate your help.
Defective keyboard/remote was defective on arrival.I repaired on/off switch solder connection..Two AAA batteries.Not internal battery.Blue screen of death.Extremely over heating.
Contact Inovato with a warranty claim. Mine has been perfect except for the defective HDMI cable. Mine doesn’t overheat, even without the fan attached. My remote is rechargeable. Maybe they switched to a battery version. I would actually prefer a battery version.
Does anyone know what you have to type in to add Sota please? Thanks for the video
Click in the upper left of the pane you wish to add SOTA to. Click SOTA from the list. It’s covered in the earlier videos in the Radio Wave Propagation playlist.
@@n4hnhradio Wish me luck thank you
I will. If you watch enough of the videos in the Radio Wave Propagation playlist, you will know your way around Ham Clock. There is another video coming in the next couple of weeks about coordinating the color scheme of the spot list to match the MUF map colors. This is a good week to watch the Ham Clock. I just alerted my Patreon members about an M-class flare that erupted today. It could affect us later this week.
Have you set up for ADI File viewing? I can't figure out the file/document format needed.
I haven’t but supposedly you can select your log ADI file and have it display your contact paths.
Hi Doug, Do you know if these are available in the Uk.
At the top of the inovato.com web site it lists the countries they ship to. The UK is in the list.
Thanks Doug.
Got one, great piece of kit.
Yes, it is.
What DX cluster website address have you found to work best? Thank you!
I answered that in the video.