Great South Bay ARC sponsors the
W2GSB AR-Cluster node.
This node was formerly the N2TX node.
GSBARC thanks Mike Anderson, N2TX for his time and support.
On October 13, 2008 the AR-Cluster IP changed. Please make note of this
change.
You can access the node via either of two ways:
For internet access use, telnet://173.68.140.150
or by packet using two meters on 145.670.
AR-Cluster online user manual [click here]
AR-Cluster is a
next-generation DX Cluster system based on 32-bit Windows platforms.
AR-Cluster features built-in Internet connectivity for connecting to
other AR-Cluster nodes. User connections are available using Telnet
over the Internet or by TNC/RF devices. AR-Cluster integrates easily
into existing cluster networks.
A DX Cluster is a network of
connected amateur radio operators. Users connect into a cluster, which
generally serves a local region and clusters are linked together to form
wider areas of coverage by geographical area such as state, country and
even international level. The result is a vast network of connected
users sharing information pertaining to amateur radio.
Connections into a DX Clusters
can be made using TNC/RF devices usually operating on VHF/UHF
frequencies or Telnet using the Internet for connectivity.
Stations connecting into a
cluster share amateur radio information including:
·
DX Spots
·
WWV Spots
·
Talk,
Announcements, and Mail
·
Weather and
Emergency Services
In addition DX Clusters offer
general utilities for amateur operations such as:
·
Callsign Lookup
Databases
·
QSL Databases
·
Great Circle
Heading and Sunrise Sunset calculations