Ham Radio Toolbar

[Sonwatcher]

It sure is a great tool John ! I personally would like to thank you for your work in developing it for Ham use. Most Hams seem to be next to the computer and with all your tools in the toolbar makes for easy navigation. Great work !

 

[Sonwatcher]

I have edited the first post in this thread to include the HamInfoBar which has several more options included. It has some cool features once you start clicking in the menu buttons !

 

[Sonwatcher]

Here are some neat features- and it's FREE !

Ham Radio Section Get the Latest DX hot spots displayed in mini windows filtered by frequency bands,
Detailed Propagation info including SFI, solar data, MUF map
Complete list of IARU National Radio Societies
All the QSLing info at your fingertips including: IARU QSL Bureaus, eQSL and call sign prefixes.
Collecting for awards or contesting? - it's all here!
Special sections include: QRP, CW, VHF, Satellite, Digital
Easy access to Repeaters and Beacons
10 & 15 minute call sign ID timers

SWL Section Links to broadcast radio and on-line radio stations,
DX news and information including Glen Hauser's ''World of Radio'
SWL Forums including DRM
Terrestrial and satellite TV news & information
Links to the latest satellite feeds & transponder frequencies
Track the International Space Station (ISS) and watch Nasa TV including live launches and space walks (EVAs)
Comprehensive list of On-Line radio stations.

Reference Need a User or Service Manual? Chances are you'll find it here!
Ham Manufacturers web sites list alphabetically
Detailed equipment information and reviews
Classified ads
Electronic section including Valve, Coax data. Electronic calculators. Component datasheets & a large electronic database
Ham maps and atlases including ITU zone, Grey line, Maidenhead grid locator etc
General maps and atlases
International time and weather information
In-depth world and country info
Language translator, International Phone Directories etc

RSS Reader Tap into many RSS feeds and stay on top of the hottest headlines:
Feed sources include: ARRL, eHam, DXZone, Amsat, TWIAR, SARC, IOTA etc
Technology news from the BBC and CNN

Radio & Podcasts Listen to the latest ham radio news from
GB2RS, ARRL, WIA, TWIAR, AR Newsline, RAIN Report
Ham interest podcasts: 'Long Delayed Echoes' & SolderSmoke
International Broadcast radio stations include:
BBC World Service, VOA, Radio Australia, WRN, Radio New Zealand International, Deutsche Welle.
You can easily add your own radio stations, podcasts
You can even add audio files stored on your pc!

Toolbar Users Area HamInfoBar news, information and tips for toolbar users
Toolbar users can add their web site or qrz.com profile sites to the toolbar here
Special PC Tools area which includes a free on-line virus & security scan, a Broadband Speed Checker etc
Access to Google bookmarks and toolbar information pages.
Large computer database.

Email Notifier Automatically checks your emails & displays amount waiting and plays a tune (optional)
Checks Hotmail, Yahoo, Gmail and POP3
Can be set to check mail every minute or in 5 minute increments up to 60 minutes
One click access to your emails

Weather Displays an icon to match weather conditions at chosen location with selectable C/F temperature
A detailed weather report can be viewed by clicking the icon

What's New Section This area on the toolbar opens a mini window informing users of the latest toolbar additions


All in one toolbar ! Spam and Spyware free.

http://www.haminfobar.co.uk/

 

[Sonwatcher]

Boy, there is a lot of good stuff here as I go through it.For you hardcore DXer's the Internet Ham Maps are cool ! Just click on the Entity and it gives a map and details about it. Seems like a neat tool to narrow down the location of a contact and some info about their QTH.

 

[74IN]

Looks like a "must have".

 

[G0DPC]

Thanks John for joining the forum and I am pleased to let you know that the toolbar is a great addon. I like several of the features implemented. Thanks for adding us on the Haminfobar !

Ron

My pleasure: This forum is varied and active and by adding it to HamInfoBar I'm sure it'll be a hit with our toolbar users.

As for the features - got a few more in the pipeline!

Again thanks for your supportive words about HamInfoBar.

John

 

[Sonwatcher]

Yes, John it is varied . It is sort of different as we are open to all forms of radio communications. Not just Ham or CB or GMRS or SWL etc. Many people have varied interests . I was reading your BIO and saw you fought for Free radio in the UK. That must have been interesting ! We have some members here from the UK. I am looking forward to the new features coming. I thought the new Mic pinout you recently added was nice !
Keep us updated !

 

[G0DPC]

New feature added today:

The HamInfoBar Calendar - toolbar users can submit their radio related events such as contest dates, special event stations, etc - whether local, national or international for other users to see!

Yes Ron, the mid to late 60's radio scene in the UK underwent some exciting changes. Auntie BEEB had the monopoly for far too long. Although the fight for free radio may be long gone - broadcast radio in the UK nowadays evolved from it!

John

 

[Sonwatcher]

Sounds like a great addon John. I like the listing of the special events.

 

[park]

Did'nt work for me,,,probably was my I.P. But I did not care for the way ham tool bar forced you into answering questions when un-installing the program.

 

[G0DPC]

Hi Park,

Re: the uninstall question, I've never considered this to be intrusive. Think it quite reasonable for the makers to ask if there was there a fault with the d/l or whether you didn't like the programme etc. An Answer is voluntary and allows a total un-install whether you answer or not.

Sorry it didn't work for you - sometimes a re-install sorts the problem.

John

 

[Sonwatcher]

Park,
I installed both tool bars and didn't have a problem. I uninstalled the Ham Tool Bar when I downloaded the HamInfoBar and saw the questions. I do understand that a developer may ask if it was something you didn't like or maybe a problem encountered or a problem on their end. As John said it will still uninstall whether the questions are answered or not. Hope you can get it to work as there is a lot of cool stuff on there.

 

[Sonwatcher]

Looks like you're getting some good reviews on QRZ John !

 

[G0DPC]

Yep reviews are good and the downloads great!

New feature recently added is the live message board.

Park, would like to know why the d/l didn't take. Feel free to email me to see if I can help.

John

 

[Sonwatcher]

I just redownloaded the haminfobar on my new computer and John has added a lot more since I last downloaded. This toolbar is a great tool for Radio operators from SW listeners to Amatuer or DX hounds . It contains a wealth of resources .

HamInfoBar