Space Weather Lab — VOACAP Predictor

VOACAP Predictor (public)

Run path-specific HF reliability predictions by grid square and UTC window. This tool uses the same live engine behind the API and converts results into practical operator decisions (best band now, next best windows, and hour-by-hour matrix).

Engine status: Checking… Loading status endpoint.

Path setup

TX grid (Maidenhead)

Manual entry.

RX grid (Maidenhead)

Click map to set RX location

Map loading…

Quick pick common targets

Then refine with search or manual grid if needed.

Find RX by country, city, or landmark (instead of typing grid).

Global grid map

No place selected.

Month

Operating profile

UTC start hour

UTC end hour

End hour is auto-computed so matrix always covers 12 consecutive UTC hours.

Ready.

Hint: hover any field, option, or button for quick guidance.

Operator decision panel

Best band now

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Run a prediction to populate.

Best UTC hour

—

Engine-picked top window within your range.

Reliability

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0–100 modeled reliability score.

Confidence

—

Thresholds from runtime settings.

Next best window	UTC hour	Reliability
Run a prediction to see alternatives.

How to use this output

Pick the best band/hour pair first, then keep one backup from “Next best window”.
If confidence is low, verify quickly on-air before committing a schedule.
Re-run when Kp or X-ray conditions change suddenly.

Interactive propagation map

Map overlays update from your latest VOACAP run. Choose a band and hour to visualize changing path reliability.

1) Run prediction

Generate the 12-hour matrix first so map layers have path data to render.

2) Pick band + hour

Use the controls below to inspect modeled reliability hour-by-hour.

3) Compare observed

Blend real-world spots with model output and review Obs-Model deltas.

Feature toggles Turn capabilities on/off for the operating style you want right now.

Real-world overlay Live TX traces Ionosphere trainer POTA/SOTA helper

Band

Hour in 12h window

UTC hour: —

Auto-cycle hours Keeps the map moving through the 12-hour window. Lock map band to rig On by default: CAT frequency changes auto-switch map band. Rig band: unknown Map layer Real-world fade

Source: n/a

Run a prediction to activate map overlays.

UTC hour	Model	Observed	Δ (Obs-Model)	Status
Run a prediction to compare modeled vs observed.

No observation comparison yet.

CAT/PTT Setup

Use this tab to install the local bridge client, verify heartbeat status, and connect rig telemetry/PTT back to this page.

Quick start

Download the client bundle and run the platform installer.
Set station ID and token in local config, then start the bridge.
Use Refresh bridge status to confirm heartbeat, frequency, and PTT state.

Local radio bridge (CAT/PTT) Bridge: unknown

Station ID (local bridge)

Download client bundle (.zip) Download/Install guide Driver requirements Open local bridge UI

Direct files: bridge.py · start_bridge.bat · install_windows.ps1

No bridge heartbeat yet.

My propagation (path behavior view)

This section is a path-behavior visualizer, not a geographic map. Use it to understand MUF/LUF behavior for your selected band and hour.

Path interpretation

Focus on reflected vs absorbed vs penetrating behavior for your current band/hour.

Portable presets

Apply POTA/SOTA intent presets to quickly bias profile and band strategy.

Action cues

Use ranked signal-test windows to decide when to call, retry, or switch bands.

Portable ops helper (POTA / SOTA) Portable: ready

Program

Goal

Preferred mode

Use this helper to bias profile and bands for POTA/SOTA activation patterns.

Ionosphere layer trainer (MUF/LUF) MUF: — LUF: — Behavior: —

Select a band/hour and run prediction to visualize MUF/LUF behavior.

Test window	Band	Reliability	Action cue
No signal test yet.

Hourly reliability matrix

Rows are bands, columns are UTC hours. This table always shows 12 consecutive hours from UTC start (scroll horizontally as needed).

12-hour window: —

Band	Hour	Reliability
No matrix yet.

Awaiting first run.

VOACAP Workspace Tabs

VOACAP Predictor (public)

Path setup

Operator decision panel

Interactive propagation map

CAT/PTT Setup

My propagation (path behavior view)

Hourly reliability matrix