Add FUF,MUF,LUF calculator. Once connection is established (Grids & sig report TX/RX) and give a band suggestion for best connection.
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I was thinking more how ALE (Automatic Link Establishment) works. Except without the Automatic part.
After connecting to a station and exchanging your grid locations, it would then tell you the best frequency or band to use.
In example: Might have a direct connection (path) on 15 meters verses two bounces on 40m.
The difference being, both parties would be aware or better advised of a stronger band, instead of assuming.
Would need to pull some solar weather data, I suppose.
Just a suggestion to improve connectivity and reduce congestion on 20/40/80m. We get a lot of spectrum to play with, might as well use it.
I didn’t have the winlink method in mind. Was suggesting just a “best band” indicator once two stations connect based on grid locations and conditions.
Whatever method gets the same results would be fantastic. varac user base is growing and I think that would cut down on frequency congestion, increase efficiency, and improve the overal VarAC experience.
Not sure I follow the use case you suggest.
Could this be similar to the channel selection feature in Winlink where the connections are rated by reliability and quality. Just a thought.