-CallSigns-
Detailed App Info:
Application Description
Unlike other callsign lookup apps that simply display pages from a website, CallSigns uses XML and CGI data feeds directly from the callsign servers.
Much better than using mobile web browsers.
Sure you can use a web browser to do callsign lookups. But most callsign lookup sites are not very mobile friendly. There is way too much unnecessary information mixed in with the information you really need. And with such a small screen on the iPhone, these sites can be very difficult to read. CallSigns provides clean, efficient, easy to read, no nonsense access to callsign information, designed specifically for the iPhone, without the hassle of launching a browser, navigating to a website and wading through all of the unnecessary clutter.
Show the QTH on a map.
The callsign servers provide latitude and longitude information for most of the callsigns in their database. CallSigns uses these coordinates to display the QTH on a map. Standard finger gestures allow zooming in, and in many areas of the world, using satellite imagery, you can actually see the ham shack (from above of course). Tap a button to plot the path from your QTH showing beam heading and distance. NOTE: Some licensees prefer to not have their latitude and longitude published. The mapping feature is only available if the callsign record contains latitude and longitude.
Current weather and five day forecast.
We usually exchange weather information during a QSO, so why not get the weather from a callsign lookup? CallSigns provides accurate and timely weather, including current conditions and five day forecast, for most areas of the world. The weather data is based on latitude and longitude and is provided by XML data feeds from World Weather Online. NOTE: Some licensees prefer to not have their latitude and longitude published. The weather feature is only available if the callsign record contains latitude and longitude.
Premium content from QRZ and HamCall.
CallSigns gets a whole lot better when fed from the subscription services provided by QRZ and HamCall. WM7D and Callook do a great job of providing callsign data for US amateurs, but both fall short when it comes to DX. QRZ and HamCall subscription services both provide vast worldwide databases with not only US callsigns, but many (most) DX callsigns too!. Gain access to images, bios and more from QRZ.
QRZ access requires a subscription to their "XML Logbook Data Service".
HamCall access requires a subscription to their "Gold Membership".
Want to save a callsign lookup so you can access it later? No problem. Just tap the star and add the callsign to your Favorites database. CallSigns allows you to save any number of Favorites. Retrieve a Favorite instantly by selecting it from the Favorites list.
Much better than using mobile web browsers.
Sure you can use a web browser to do callsign lookups. But most callsign lookup sites are not very mobile friendly. There is way too much unnecessary information mixed in with the information you really need. And with such a small screen on the iPhone, these sites can be very difficult to read. CallSigns provides clean, efficient, easy to read, no nonsense access to callsign information, designed specifically for the iPhone, without the hassle of launching a browser, navigating to a website and wading through all of the unnecessary clutter.
Show the QTH on a map.
The callsign servers provide latitude and longitude information for most of the callsigns in their database. CallSigns uses these coordinates to display the QTH on a map. Standard finger gestures allow zooming in, and in many areas of the world, using satellite imagery, you can actually see the ham shack (from above of course). Tap a button to plot the path from your QTH showing beam heading and distance. NOTE: Some licensees prefer to not have their latitude and longitude published. The mapping feature is only available if the callsign record contains latitude and longitude.
Current weather and five day forecast.
We usually exchange weather information during a QSO, so why not get the weather from a callsign lookup? CallSigns provides accurate and timely weather, including current conditions and five day forecast, for most areas of the world. The weather data is based on latitude and longitude and is provided by XML data feeds from World Weather Online. NOTE: Some licensees prefer to not have their latitude and longitude published. The weather feature is only available if the callsign record contains latitude and longitude.
Premium content from QRZ and HamCall.
CallSigns gets a whole lot better when fed from the subscription services provided by QRZ and HamCall. WM7D and Callook do a great job of providing callsign data for US amateurs, but both fall short when it comes to DX. QRZ and HamCall subscription services both provide vast worldwide databases with not only US callsigns, but many (most) DX callsigns too!. Gain access to images, bios and more from QRZ.
QRZ access requires a subscription to their "XML Logbook Data Service".
HamCall access requires a subscription to their "Gold Membership".
Want to save a callsign lookup so you can access it later? No problem. Just tap the star and add the callsign to your Favorites database. CallSigns allows you to save any number of Favorites. Retrieve a Favorite instantly by selecting it from the Favorites list.
Requirements
Your mobile device must have at least 1.63 MB of space to download and install -CallSigns- app. -CallSigns- is available on iTunes for $1.99
If you have any problems with installation or in-app purchase, found bugs, questions, comments about this application, you can visit the official website of David Fleming, W4SMT David Fleming at http://w4smt.com/callsigns.
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