Geochron Digital 4k UHD review

I guess that means the rest of us are dumb consumers. Thanks for the tip. I'll henceforth refrain from buying anything not on your approved list

 

I have a 43 inch 4K UHD LCD in my shack and no noise at all. Plasma TVs were the real culprit there.

..............Bob

 

You can get a free one that runs off a raspberry pi at http://www.clearskyinstitute.com/ham/HamClock

 

GridTracker is very nice. Connected to WSJT-X you get real-time data. PSKReporter is also an option. Many options and data sources. This is a bit different than the GeoChron option - I definitely recommend DLing and playing around to learn its capabilities.

I have 6 LED flood lights, 4 LED lamps, 4 LED monitors and a 70" LED TV [a cheap VIZIO] in the shack(don't judge and, yes, size matters ) - zero RFI. Not only is my shack fun to operate in - it's fun for guests to visit with lots of visual input to enhance radio operations.

To each his/her own - enjoy your mental pictures, 73, Howard

 

I’m impressed! $399 and change is more affordable.
I’ve always wanted a GeoChrom map clock but I couldn’t justify $1300+
The Geochron 4K UHD is more my budget, I just ordered one.
And a Sony 42” 4K UHD TV.
I remember when there was no color TV! I never saw a color TV until around 1966 when dad bought one from Sears and Roebuck!
Who would have thought about digital UHD television back in the early 60’s?
Currently I’m using a clock kit (GPS reference) from qrp-labs.com

 

1080P will work with a minor degradation n quality. Some of the smaller objects are not visible.
This is according to the instructions.
You can get a nice Sony smaller screen 4K UHD tv for less than $495

 

While is looks cool, I don't see why there isn't a cheaper all software "screensaver" alternative.

73 and All the Best!
DE W8LV Bill

 

Like watching paint dry?

 

Thanks for that review. For some reason this cool device escaped me... I am plugging for Father's Day

 

Bill, check out GridTracker, mentioned earlier. The focus of the program is a bit different but worth a look especially if you enjoy digital modes. Many display options.

73, Howard

 

The worst "review" I've ever read.

 

Shareware version of Geoclock is still available out there.

 

HI,
thanks for your review and time doing it. Best of luck es 73's... Ken

 

Can you be more specific?

 

Numerous websites have the shareware version of Geoclock dowloadable at no cost. As I recall, it was possible to set it up as a screensaver.

The paid version of Geoclock seems to be no longer available as the author / seller seems to have dropped out of view, possibly retired or deceased.

As I recall, the shareware version had about a dozen maps and the paid version had about a hundred, plus there was an optional ham map which had beam headings, etc.

Do a Google search and the shareware version will be found on numerous sites.