DX SPOTTER

The £60 DX SPOTTER from TopBytes is a fabulous little gadget which you can place anywhere in your shack for a constant stream of DX Spots. Alternatively, you can chuck it in your RuckShack and benefit from the spot information while outdoors on a SOTA/POTA outing.

It's a small WiFi-Enabled DX Cluster display powered by any USB power source. You can configure it so that when at home it automatically connects to your WiFi router or to your mobile phone's hotspot when operating outdoors.

It features a bright, clear 256x64 OLED screen providing you with a Real Time Clock, Callsigns, Frequencies, Modes, Info and Comments! A really handy little device which shows band activity at a glance.

You can find out much more by visiting the TopBytes website to read the online Instruction Manual. 

From ML&S website...

Key features

• Dedicated DX cluster display for amateur radio stations
• Built in WiFi - connects to your home or portable network
• Works with standard Telnet based DX clusters (DXSpider, CC Cluster, etc.)
• Pre configured to use the UK hamserve DX cluster by default
• High contrast 256×64 yellow OLED screen with smooth scrolling
• Shows callsign, frequency in MHz and spot comments
• Status line with WiFi signal strength, custom display title and clock
• Web based configuration portal - no special software required
• Band and frequency filtering so you only see the spots you care about
• Adjustable scroll interval and spot history (1–15 recent spots)
• Stores settings in non volatile memory so it remembers everything after power off
• OTA (Over The Air) firmware updates via secure HTTPS
• USB powered - ideal for the shack, field days and portable operation

Typical uses

• Shack monitor - keep DXSpotter on the desk to watch band openings without tying up a PC screen.
• Contest support - track activity on your chosen band and spot new multipliers quickly.
• Portable and field days - run it from a USB power bank and campsite WiFi or a portable router.
• Learning tool - great for newer licensees to see when different HF bands are open and which modes are active.

Simple setup

1. Power the DXSpotter from any 5 V USB supply or power bank.
2. Connect to its built in WiFi access point and open the configuration page.
3. Select your WiFi, enter the password, your callsign and preferred DX cluster.
4. Optionally set band filters, scroll timing and display title.
5. Save and reboot - spots will begin to appear within seconds once band activity is present.

Technical highlights

• WiFi: 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n, WPA/WPA2 security
• Display: 256×64 pixel yellow OLED, wide viewing angle
• Power: 5 V DC via micro USB, typically 1–2 W
• Protocol: Telnet DX cluster over TCP, HTTP web interface, NTP time sync
• Configuration: Built in captive portal and web server