I have placed in the download area the Qrptr.dtt file for the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area. And yes, I know that neither Boston or the state of Florida are in the immediate area. The 10 meter repeaters are included for the eventual band openings to the Eastern Seaboard. Both of these repeaters have been heard here in the past.

This updated file includes machines in a wider area than the earlier file. Topeka, Lawrence and Hiawatha are included on the Kansas side and Carrollton and Chillicothe on the Missouri side. In any event, this will save some typing if you live in this area and would like to know where the machines are. If you find any

Get the NEW USAlite v. 1.21 here and now. This updated version has the new band limits in the Bandplan tab.

In addition it has user documentation in PDF format to make it easier to read and real time help is available from a menu selection or with a click of the F1 key.

USA Lite has all 21 functions available in earlier versions without the registration and without the cost. USA Lite is an optimized, lean, mean, very fast version of the Ultimate Shack Assistant that has made operating easier for thousands of operators.

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To overcome some of the problems experienced by some with installation of the Zip file, USAlite now comes in a handy-dandy Windows® installer package. While this package should install over previous versions without loss of data, it is best to make a backup of the current version before starting the install.

It should also be noted that the old version of USA should not be running when the new version is installed.

QSO Clock is a handy little program for those of us, like me, that can never find a pencil when we hear the DX station calling CQ on the frequency on which we're tuned up.

You can click up when you need it to hold the beginning and ending time of just one QSO. Included at no extra charge is a convenient ID timer to let you know when it is time to identify should the contact continue to ten minutes or more.

QSO Clock has graphic ID reminders as well as a bell. Maintains the beginning and ending times of the last QSO until you have time to log it properly. It also celebrates a rag chew with a special Ol' Sock award hung by the chimney with care.

Note: Set the clock font on the first use. It won't let you exit till you do.