Propagation & bands
Grey line with twilight, NOAA solar flux, A/K indices, sunspot number, HF band conditions (day/night), aurora and MUF overlays (keyboard toggles), optional grid / CQ / ITU and city clocks.
Your shack wall for propagation, DX, and contest awareness
Built for radio amateurs: one full-screen world map with grey line, NOAA solar indices and HF band conditions, aurora and MUF overlays, your QTH, optional cities and grid/CQ/ITU layers, plus live DX Cluster and PSK Reporter, Cloudlog and N1MM+ context, satellite footprints, and a Special Event mode for club stations. Fewer tabs, more time on the air.
Windows
macOS
Linux
Raspberry Pi
One-time payment
£15.00
Includes VAT. Secure checkout powered by Stripe.
After checkout, you receive an email with your licence key and download links for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Raspberry Pi.
Prefer the web app? dxchrono.com stays free.
Operator-grade features for HF, VHF, and Satellites
Geochron-style situational awareness, wired into the services hams actually use, not a generic weather app.
DX Cluster & PSK Reporter
Telnet DX Cluster (DX Spider / AR / CC) with spots on the map, labels, and optional propagation lines. PSK Reporter: who hears you and who you hear, map markers, and a scrollable widget with an SNR bar per spot.
Sun & Moon at your QTH
Optional Az/El widget for Sun and Moon from your station coordinates or grid, useful for satellite windows, Earth-Moon-Earth, and antenna planning.
Contest & logging context
N1MM Logger+ UDP (radio, app info, recent QSOs on the map). Cloudlog API for stats and recent contacts, keeping the shack display aligned with your log.
Satellite passes & footprints
Track selected amateur satellites with optional labels and visibility footprints on the map (TLE-based).
Special event & display modes
Special Event mode for field days and club open days: branding, last-worked banner, contacts today, distance, fed by Cloudlog or N1MM+.
Free browser version vs paid Desktop
| Capability | dxchrono.com (Free) | Desktop (£15 one-time) |
|---|---|---|
| General map and propagation view | Yes | Yes |
| Aurora forecast overlay | Yes (browser) | Yes (full controls, desktop rendering) |
| MUF (Maximum Usable Frequency) overlay | No | Yes |
| Dedicated local shack app experience | No | Yes (Windows, macOS, Linux, Raspberry Pi) |
| Full screen / kiosk-first operation | Limited by browser setup | Built for it |
| Cloudlog integration | Yes | Yes |
| N1MM+ contest integration | No | Yes |
| DX Cluster support | No | Yes |
| PSK Reporter support | No | Yes |
| Satellite tracking and footprints | No | Yes |
| Sun and Moon at your QTH | Yes | Yes |
| PSK Reporter desk widget (SNR bar, scrollable list) | No | Yes |
| Advanced operating integrations | Cloudlog only | N1MM+, Cloudlog, DX Cluster, PSK Reporter, satellites |
| Pricing model | Free | £15.00 one-time (includes VAT) via Stripe |
Upgrade from basic viewing to a full operating dashboard
Buy DXChrono Desktop once and run a powerful, cross-platform station display built for daily operation.
Buy DXChrono Desktop for £15.00 (inc VAT) (opens in new tab)Secure checkout via Stripe. Price includes VAT and ongoing desktop updates. Each download archive includes the End User Licence Agreement (EULA) text file alongside the binary. The browser version at dxchrono.com stays free. Documentation: docs.desktop.dxchrono.com (opens in new tab).
