Cluster utility

[w9mdb]

I created a cluster utility which allows you to curate spots.
Biggest thing is it does a QRZ lookup of the callsigns to ensure they are valid. That eliminates virtually all bad spots.
Allows you to filter CW Skimmer spots based on a minimum dB level.
Dumps spot by default ever 60 seconds at 2 seconds after the minute.
Has a 10 minute spot cache to eliminate duplicates.
You can curate spotters to ignore them or show them as reviewed.
I use this filter for North America since I don't do CW.
spottercont = na and unique > 2 and not skimmer
You connect this utility to the spot server of your choice then set Log4OM to 127.0.0.1:7373
https://github.com/mdblack98/DxClusterUtil

[KD9ZHF]

Thanks for your contribution. I'll check this out once I have my station all setup.

73, Jason KD9ZHF

[w9mdb]

New version with some bug fixes and enhancements
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7urg1koh ... zprwv&dl=1

Do I need to make a youtube video about this? Or is it intuitive enough?

[va3vf]

Time to ask for help. Apologies for the basic question.

All seems to be working fine with the utility.

My challenge is where to enter 127.0.0.1:7373 in Log4OM.

Thanks,

Vince

[w9mdb]

Connect
Telnet Cluster
Connection tab
Add a new entry
Host = 127.0.0.2
Port = 7373
Save it
Then select it to move it to Active servers

[va3vf]

Thanks for the prompt reply.

Is the host 127.0.0.2 or 127.0.0.1?

I'm being overwhelmed with error messages saying: "DXClusterUtil says callsign <real callsign here> does not have a DXCC field in QRZ xml...need to notify the operator!!"

Next question...if I recall there is a limit to the number of queries a free QRZ account can make per day. Does it apply to these DXClusterUtil checks?

This is it for now.

Thanks again, Mike.

[w9mdb]

Oops -- yes 127.0.0.1

And you do need an XML subscription for the QRZ lookups. But that's what prevents all the bad call signs...at times 100's per day during a contest.

[va3vf]

Can I stop the QRZ lookups as I don't have a subscription?

[va3vf]

Hmmm...it does not work with 127.0.0.1 but did with 127.0.0.2.

Investigating.

[va3vf]

I think the QRZ error messages are causing havoc. I cannot close them fast enough, and if any is open, nothing can be changed.