Wspr FAQs

Question 1

Is authentication required to use Wspr?

Accepted Answer

No, Wspr does not require any authentication. It accesses publicly available WSPR beacon data from wspr.live, making it readily accessible for all amateur radio operators and propagation researchers.

Question 2

Can Wspr help me understand propagation paths between two specific locations?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Wspr features a dedicated `wspr_propagation` tool that can determine propagation paths between any two specified geographic locations (e.g., callsigns or Maidenhead grids). You can also track hourly SNR trends for those specific paths.

Question 3

What is Wspr and what does it do?

Accepted Answer

Wspr is an MCP server designed for amateur radio enthusiasts that analyzes Weak Signal Propagation Reporter (WSPR) beacon data from wspr.live. It helps users identify band openings, analyze propagation paths, and understand solar correlations affecting radio communication.

Question 4

What kind of WSPR data can Wspr analyze?

Accepted Answer

Wspr provides comprehensive analysis including recent WSPR spots with flexible filtering, per-band spot counts, station activity, distances, SNR, top transmitters and receivers, propagation paths between any two locations, and hourly SNR trends for specific paths over time.

Question 5

How does Wspr ensure responsible use of wspr.live data?

Accepted Answer

Wspr adheres to a 'Good Neighbour Policy' by implementing measures such as rate limiting, a circuit breaker for service protection, time-bounded queries, efficient column selection, result limits, and response caching to minimize impact on the volunteer-run wspr.live service.

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