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MUF Predictor

1.91 for Android
4.2 | 10,000+ Installs | Reviews

SV1DJG

Description of MUF Predictor

A simple application to assist ham radio operators in everyday HF propagation prediction.The application calculates MUF (Maximum Usable Frequency) and LUF (Lowest Usable Frequency) to any location in the world based on SSN data.
The application is based on MicroMUF, developed in 1984 by Raymond Fricker from BBC External Service.
Although the algorithms used in MicroMUF have some limitations compared to other more advanced algorithms (like IONCAP), the calculations are very accurate for everyday use in the HF range (2-30Mhz).
The application contains the complete and updated DXCC countries list, so that you do not have to enter latitude/longitude but type directly the DXCC prefix or country name for the transmitter and receiver location, while the SSN is retrieved automatically from NOAA site if required.
Most often used propagation paths can be saved so that a prediction can run on them later.There is no limit to the number of paths stored into the application.
**** Due to repeated unavailability the SSN sources the latest version 1.91 contains the required data embedded in the application. I hope to quickly resolve the issue once and for all. Version 1.91 may be the last update of the app as I am working on a completely new and different replacement app. Stay tuned! Thanks, Nick , SV1DJG****

What's New with MUF Predictor 1.91

v1.91
- fixed ssn service unavailability
v1.9
- fixed a crash after migrating to NOAA's SWPC web services
v1.8
- Changed propagation charts to be QST-like
- Added predefined DX areas like QST's "How's DX"
- Added 360 degrees prediction
- Fixed broken link on solar data update
- Fixed a crash
v1.5
- Changed layouts to dashboard style
- Added an option to save favorite paths
- Added support for tablets and landscape orientation
- The application can be moved to SD Card

Information

  • Category:
    Tools
  • Latest Version:
    1.91
  • Updated:
    2016-12-04
  • File size:
    754.9KB
  • Requirements:
    Android 2.2 or later
  • Developer:
    SV1DJG
  • ID:
    sv1djg.hamradio.apps.propagation.mufpredictor
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Reviews
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    The app is usefull only for the North Hemisphere. Here in Argentina not update data. The concept is interesting the app limited.
    2020-09-27 10:53
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    MUF 360 seems to be accurate, but individual paths contradict what it says. Better to use a map to get a bearing for an individual path and then look at MUF 360 to see your options!
    2019-09-04 04:12
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    Quick and very largely accurate. Been using it each day to rack up contacts.
    2018-12-23 02:30
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    Couldn't find the 4 locations I asked for. It's useless. By the time you read this I will have uninstalled it.
    2018-10-02 03:05
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    The app doesnt appear to be updating the SSN. If I reinstall the app it will then update the numbers. An option to manually retrieve data from the internet would be ideal. The predictions appear to be pretty good otherwise, and i like the ability to save the prefixes youre looking to work. The addition of a MUF map based on your location would be the icing on the cake!
    2018-09-02 12:28
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    You need to be able to enter the SSN manually
    2017-10-11 12:28