Software tools for Reverse Beacon Network node operators

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My name is Günter and my ham call sign is DF7GB. I have been running an RBN node since many years. Here are two software tools that could be very helpful for your RBN node. This software is free, which can be used as it is. Bug reports are welcome.

SkimCon

SkimCon is an application for radio amateurs operating an RBN node. It consolidates and corrects dx messages from CW- und RTTY-skimmers. Blocking is also possible!

Patt3ch Editor

Patt3ch Editor is a tool to edit the Patt3ch.lst  file, which ist used from CW- and RTTY-Skimmer.

Xymon

A tool for monitoring the RBN node computers, running on a Raspberry Pi.

News

2. May 2024: SkimCon version v2.0.2.0 is available. Frequency offset is implemented for transverter mode. A new comment field for clients, if frequency offset is not required. Minor Telnet server bugfixes were done.

19. April 2024: SkimCon version v2.0.0.12 is available. Configurable dx callsign correction and blocking with logging, very transparend. More statistics dupe/corrected/blocked/ msgs per hour and per day. Spotter limiter per port. Some other changes. For more details please see the release notes!

24. March 2023: New SkimCon version v1.2.0.5 is available. Some improvements done. See release notes!