SOTAMĀT SOTA / POTA Spotting
by Brian Mathews
For Amateur Radio operators to spot SOTA (Summits On The Air) or POTA (Parks)
| App Name | SOTAMĀT SOTA / POTA Spotting |
|---|---|
| Developer | Brian Mathews |
| Category | Lifestyle |
| Download Size | 45 MB |
| Latest Version | 2.1.1 |
| Average Rating | 4.18 |
| Rating Count | 19 |
| Google Play | Download |
| AppBrain | Download SOTAMĀT SOTA / POTA Spotting Android app |
SOTAMĀT is for licensed amateur radio operators (ham radio) who want to self-spot, self-alert, or send predefined SMS messages from remote areas where there is no cellular service, no internet, and who don't have access to a satellite communicator. If you enjoy Summits-On-The-Air (SOTA) or Parks-On-The-Air (POTA) this app is for you! The app encodes your commands into specially computed FT8/PSK31/RTTY messages composed of your callsign plus a suffix. Worldwide monitoring stations (skimmers) pick up your HF transmission and relay it to PSK Reporter, which forwards the message to the SOTAMĀT server where the suffix is decoded into a command. SOTAMĀT then connects to the official SOTA or POTA or SMS services to carry out your instructions. The amazing thing is that you don't need a computer (use your phone or tablet!) and you don't need special cables (use your phone's speaker directly into your HF radio's microphone input). The app not only computes the FT8/PSK/RTTY message, but can also generate FT8 audio directly (no computer needed, no dongles, no cables, and no sound-card interfaces!). See the https://SOTAmat.com web site for details.
The app also comes with reference information on how to use additional 2-way services when you DO have internet, or cellular, or satellite service. The instructions can help you:
* Post a Self-spot
* Post a Self-alert
* Get a list of recent spots
* Get SOTA/POTA information (weather, callinfo, peak info, park info)
* ...and more.
Again, check out the web site for complete details:
https://SOTAMAT.com
Recent changes:
V2.1.1 fixes a number of bugs.
1. Multiple improvements when working with a SOTACAT device (for Elecraft users)
2. Fixed bug with Summits and Parks listings and searches.
3. Better error handling with internet communications.
4. For users who can send satellite SMS messages directly from your phone, the app no longer greys-out (blocks) spotting via SMS/eMail when there is no cellular service. Only the "via internet" button greys-out.
5. Other small bug fixes.
Thank-you Beta testers!
The app also comes with reference information on how to use additional 2-way services when you DO have internet, or cellular, or satellite service. The instructions can help you:
* Post a Self-spot
* Post a Self-alert
* Get a list of recent spots
* Get SOTA/POTA information (weather, callinfo, peak info, park info)
* ...and more.
Again, check out the web site for complete details:
https://SOTAMAT.com
Recent changes:
V2.1.1 fixes a number of bugs.
1. Multiple improvements when working with a SOTACAT device (for Elecraft users)
2. Fixed bug with Summits and Parks listings and searches.
3. Better error handling with internet communications.
4. For users who can send satellite SMS messages directly from your phone, the app no longer greys-out (blocks) spotting via SMS/eMail when there is no cellular service. Only the "via internet" button greys-out.
5. Other small bug fixes.
Thank-you Beta testers!
