Thanks Kelly for the very interesting software, simulated HamSphere Radio.

The virtual Internet Radio sounds and feels like the real thing, a transceiver connected to big physical antenna on a big tower in the backyard.
I have many great memories of working the real Amateur Radio Bands years ago.

Your latest version HamSphere 3.0 is very stable and full of features, all of which adds to the simulation of your Virtual concept Communication Transceiver such as what is available today on commercial equipment. Thanks for the new look of the radio and added features for all of us to enjoy.

Besides making new friends during these voice contacts worldwide your software provides not only entertainment, but is also an educational tool. I hear many times how some users are thankful for the opportunity to practice the English language to enhance their communicational skills. It is always exciting to hear non hams speak of studying to obtain their Ham Radio License and then I receive emails months later with news about PASSING TESTS …….. Very rewarding to hear such NEWS,

Your dreams to create this internet VOIP Simulated radio with QRN ( band noises) , QRM ( band condition interference ) , QSB ( audio fading) and Worldwide DX stations is remarkable and fun to operate………. Thanks for your idea, many hours of writing code programming and testing the software. You should be proud of the outcome and your successful accomplishments. Well done Kelly 5B4AIT.

I have been involved with HamSphere for well over 3 years now starting back in the early version 1.0 . I have been fairly active at times ( hi hi ) always looking for new DX Stations (must be in the blood from years ago on Real Ham RADIO).

Some statistics from my LogBook --- of my HamSphere experience :
Total # QSO’s – 11344 ----------------Total # Countries worked 224
Number of received Confirmed QSL-CARDS ----163 Countries

QSO breakdown HS vs HAM Callsigns (in general)
HS Callsigns - 42%
Ham Callsigns - 58%

Knowledge of World-wide Country Prefix's will help you identify DX Countries in the Cluster. Some of these DX Operators do not remain on the bands very long. It is important to be at the right place at the right time when they are active. Making the DXing a very interesting & challenging part of HAM RADIO.

Break down of QSO based on Continents via HamSphere from CANADA
Europe-----------------5038 - 44%
North America--------2913 - 26%
Asia--------------------1447 - 14%
Oceania------------------ 700 - 6%
Africa---------------------- 598 - 5%
South America------------538 - 5%

Countries Worked related to HS callsign versus Ham Callsign
Both HS & HAM --- 50%
Only HS callsign --- 20%
Only Ham callsign --- 30%

Thanks Again Kelly……….. Good luck in your future endeavors in programming more of your dreams and ideas……….for us to use and enjoy !!!!!!!!!!!!!

UPDATED April 20, 2012

73
Vic
VE3JAR
Canada