Parks n Peaks Spot Monitor v1.3.17

Parks n Peaks Spot Monitor v1.3.17

Free Windows software for amateur radio hunters — developed primarily for Australian (VK) and New Zealand (ZL) operators.

Parks n Peaks Spot Monitor brings live POTA, WWFF, SOTA, SiOTA, ZLOTA and LLOTA activation spots into one convenient window, with optional CAT tuning for supported amateur radio transceivers.

Highlights

• Live spots from Parks n Peaks, with Oceania and Worldwide source choices.
• Filters by operating mode, country and activation program, plus adjustable maximum spot age.
• Mode-dependent frequency presets for SSB, CW, FT8 and FT4, including eight FT4 presets in this release.
• Dual-radio CAT control, independently monitoring HF and VHF/UHF radios.
• Radio-specific preferred receive filters for SSB and CW; digital modes use FIL1 (Wide) on supported radios.
• Wanted Stations callsign watchlist, highlighting and custom spoken alert.
• HF Conditions window with live BoM T Index and ionospheric maps and links to explanatory videos.
• Optional QRZ.com first-name lookup, compact display, and local/UTC clocks.
• Improved layout of the clocks, Spot Source and New Spot Sound controls.
• Check for Updates with direct distribution download.

Supported radio selections

Ham Radio Deluxe (TCP), Icom IC-7300, IC-9700, IC-905, IC-7300MK2, Yaesu FTX-1 and FT-891, subject to model-specific CAT capabilities. Some radio models have not been independently tested on physical hardware; see the manual.

Installation

1. Download SpotMon1.3.17.zip from Assets below.
2. Extract the entire ZIP to a permanent folder on your Windows PC.
3. Keep all files in the ParksPeaksSpotMonitor folder together; do not move the EXE by itself.
4. Start ParksPeaksSpotMonitor.exe inside that folder.
5. Create a desktop shortcut to the EXE if desired.
6. Use the illustrated Quick Start Guide for radio setup.

The ZIP includes the comprehensive User Manual and Quick Start Guide in PDF format. No Python installation or compilation is needed.

Security note

This version is distributed in a one-folder format. Windows may show a SmartScreen reputation warning for unfamiliar unsigned software. Check that the download came from this official repository; never disable antivirus protection to install it.

Future development

AUSparks integration is planned after the new program becomes operational and its spotting information is available.

Disclaimer

Provided free of charge and as is, without warranty or guarantee of compatibility or performance. Installation, radio configuration and use are at your own risk. This application issues receiver CAT tuning commands but is not intended to transmit.

Parks n Peaks Spot Monitor v1.3.13

Parks n Peaks Spot Monitor v1.3.13

Free Windows software for amateur radio hunters.

This release introduces expanded radio support, a first-run setup wizard and improvements for smaller Windows screens.

What's New

• Dual-radio support for simultaneous HF and VHF/UHF operation.
• Support for Icom IC-7300, IC-9700, IC-905 and Yaesu FTX-1.
• Additional radio profiles for Yaesu FT-891 and Icom IC-7300MK2.
• Live frequency monitoring and automatic CAT tuning.
• Automatic COM port detection and separate radio settings.
• Six frequency shortcut buttons.
• Compact mode and vertical scrolling for smaller screens.
• Optional QRZ.com operator-name lookup.
• New-spot alerts, Test Spots and offline caching.
• In-app GitHub update checking and downloading.

Installation

1. Download SpotMon1.3.13.zip.
2. Extract the contents to a folder on your Windows PC.
3. Run ParksPeaksSpotMonitor.exe.
4. Create a desktop shortcut if desired.

No Python installation or compiling required.

Compatibility

The IC-7300, IC-9700, IC-905 and FTX-1 have been tested. FT-891 hardware testing is pending, and IC-7300MK2 compatibility has not been verified on physical hardware.

Disclaimer

This software is provided free of charge and as is, without guarantees of compatibility or performance. Installation and use are at your own risk.

Parks n Peaks Spot Monitor v1.3.8

Parks n Peaks Spot Monitor v1.3.8

Free Windows software for Australian and New Zealand Parks on the Air amateur radio hunters!

Parks n Peaks Spot Monitor displays live amateur radio activation spots from POTA, WWFF, SOTA, SiOTA, ZLOTA and LLOTA, helping hunters find and contact portable stations quickly and easily.

Key Features

• Live activation spots with automatic refreshing.
• Filter by country, operating mode and activation program.
• Double-click a spot to tune a compatible radio.
• Supports Ham Radio Deluxe TCP and direct Icom IC-7300 CAT control.
• Optional QRZ.com integration displaying operator first names.
• Audible alerts and highlighting for new spots.
• Live spot ages, radio frequency monitoring and local/UTC clocks.
• Right-click access to station information and activation details.
• Compact mode, Day/Night themes and Ham2K Logger launcher.
• Offline spot caching and automatic reconnection.

Installation

1. Download the ZIP package below.
2. Extract its contents to a folder on your Windows computer.
3. Run ParksPeaksSpotMonitor.exe.
4. Create a desktop shortcut if desired.

No Python installation or software compilation required.

A comprehensive illustrated user manual is included.

Important

The software is supplied free of charge and as is, without any guarantee of compatibility with individual computers or radio equipment. Installation and use are at your own risk.