gridtracker2 ☆

« Back to VersTracker

Description:
Warehouse of amateur radio information presented in an easy to use interface

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.250914.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: amateur-radio ham-radio visualization mapping dx-cluster

Install: brew install --cask gridtracker2

About:
GridTracker2 is a comprehensive visualization and data aggregation tool designed for the amateur radio community. It integrates real-time mapping of radio signals with extensive databases for callsigns, DX clusters, and weather data. The application serves as a central hub for operators to monitor global radio activity and log contacts efficiently.

Key Features:

Real-time mapping of radio signals using geospatial data
Integration with DX clusters and Logbook of The World (LoTW)
Callsign lookups with detailed station information
Audio alert system for specific events or callsigns

Use Cases:

Visualizing global radio propagation and signal coverage in real-time
Managing and logging amateur radio contacts (QSOs)
Identifying new stations or rare DX entities for contact

Alternatives:

WSJT-X – Focuses specifically on weak-signal digital mode communication, whereas GridTracker2 provides broader situational awareness and mapping.
xGATE – Primarily a gateway for APRS packet data, while GridTracker2 offers a more visual and database-rich interface for general HF/VHF operations.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:16pm	2.250901.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	9604f13b
Aug 12, 2025 10:06am	2.250809.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	a5f7a71d