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All CETUS-RF browser-based RF engineering tools, planners, and product pages — no installation, no login. Open any tool and start calculating.

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RF Calculators 5 Tools
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Link Analysis
µWave Link Budget Calculator
link-budget.html

Complete RF link budget for point-to-point microwave paths. Enter Tx power, antenna gains, frequency, and distance to get received signal level, SNR, and QSO viability verdict.

Bands: 144 MHz to 76 GHz, user-defined frequency
Free-space path loss (FSPL) with terrain diffraction penalty
Mode thresholds: SSB, CW, FT8, FT4, MSK144, QRA64
Dish gain auto-calc from diameter; Yagi gain from element count
Rx sensitivity model: kTB + NF + SNR_min per mode
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Grid Locator
ARRL Grid Distance Calculator
grid-calculator.html

Convert Maidenhead grid squares to lat/lon, compute great-circle distance and bearing between any two grid squares. Supports 4, 6, and 8-character precision.

Maidenhead grid ↔ latitude/longitude conversion
Great-circle distance in km and miles
Bearing (forward and reverse) with compass direction
6-character grid precision (~4km accuracy)
Interactive map plot of both grid squares
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Antenna Pointing
Grid Heading Calculator
heading-calculator.html

Calculate antenna pointing heading from one grid square to another. Shows bearing in degrees and compass direction. Useful for pre-pointing dish antennas before a contact.

Forward and reciprocal bearings
Compass rose visualization
Distance calculation alongside heading
Works with 4, 6, and 8-character grids
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Antenna Design
Offset Parabolic Dish Calculator
offset-dish.html

Calculate gain, beamwidth, and f/D ratio for offset parabolic dish antennas. Compute feed pointing angle for proper illumination of the reflector at any frequency.

Gain from aperture diameter and efficiency (η)
Half-power beamwidth (HPBW) calculation
Feed offset angle for proper focal point
f/D ratio and focal length computation
Supports any frequency — microwave optimized
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Antenna Design · CNC Export
Waveguide Slot Array Designer
waveguide-slot.html

Full design tool for longitudinal shunt slot arrays in standard waveguides WR-28 through WR-137. Computes slot dimensions, spacing, gain, HPBW, and exports machine-ready files.

WR-28 / WR-42 / WR-51 / WR-62 / WR-75 / WR-90 / WR-112 / WR-137
Taylor and Chebyshev aperture weighting for sidelobe control
CAD SVG export — dimensioned drawing for fabrication
DXF export for CNC import (Fusion 360, SolidWorks, etc.)
G-code CNC export — FIRST and MIRROR passes, 18-pass stepdown
Array gain, near/far field, and spot diagram
Activity Day Planning 2 Tools
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QSO Planning · 1.2–76 GHz · Collaborative
µWave Activity Day Planner
uwave-planner.html

Full collaborative planning tool for microwave contest and activity days. Add all participating stations with complete technical profiles, plan QSOs on an interactive map with live link budgets, terrain analysis, and real-time chat.

Station database: callsign, grid, 8 bands (1.3–76 GHz), power, antenna, gain, cable loss per band
Dish diameter → auto gain (η=0.55); Yagi element count → auto gain (Viezbicke table)
Interactive Leaflet map with all stations, click-to-path, color-coded link margins
Full link budget: FSPL + terrain/Fresnel diffraction penalty + mode threshold verdict
SRTM terrain profiles via open-elevation.com with Fresnel zone overlay
Aircraft scatter overlay (FL100–FL400) and troposcatter AGL overlay on terrain chart
QSO matrix: N×N grid of all station pairs with best band, margin, distance
Full-screen modal: large terrain canvas, compass bearing widget, expanded link budget
Real-time activity day chat with online presence indicator
Server-side JSON database — organiser uploads once, all participants auto-load
Contact info (phone/email) encrypted in JSON with XOR+FNV cipher
PIN-protected delete/save/import (PIN: operator-configured, djb2 hash stored)
Export: CSV summary, full matrix CSV, printable activity sheet, JSON backup
Mobile-responsive: bottom nav bar, slide-up panels, touch-optimised
Visitor log, server auto-save on every station add/edit/delete
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Log Analysis · DXCC · World Map
ADIF Log to Map
adif-map.html

Upload any ADIF log file to visualize all QSOs on an interactive dark world map with geodesic great-circle paths, per-band color coding, and click-to-popup callsign / grid detail.

Drag-and-drop .adi / .adif upload — WSJT-X, Log4OM, HRD, N1MM, TQSL supported
Interactive Leaflet map with CartoDB Dark Matter tiles and WGS-84 geodesic paths
Callsign + grid square printed on popup; antimeridian-safe path splitting
Per-band statistics: QSOs, average distance, ODX call + distance
Per-mode statistics: QSO count, percentage, band breakdown
DXCC entity table: continent, QSO count, max distance, bands, first QSO date
Summary: Total QSOs, DXCC entities, ODX distance, active bands
Filter by band and mode with toggle chips; fit-all map button
Export: CSV (all QSOs with coordinates), standalone HTML report, share link
Propagation Tools 6 Tools
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Path Analysis
LOS & Terrain Profile
los-terrain.html

Line-of-sight analysis and terrain cross-section profile between any two grid squares or coordinates. Fetches real SRTM elevation data and plots Fresnel zone clearance.

SRTM elevation data via open-elevation.com (40 sample points)
First Fresnel zone radius plotted along full path
Knife-edge diffraction loss (ITU-R P.526)
LOS clear/obstructed verdict with clearance height
Terrain chart with elevation labels and distance markers
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Propagation · ADS-B
Aircraft Scatter Live Map
ac-scatter.html

Live aircraft scatter analysis using real ADS-B flight data. Shows which aircraft overhead can serve as scatter reflectors for your microwave path at the moment.

Real-time ADS-B aircraft positions via live API
Scatter geometry: bisector angle, path midpoint
Aircraft altitude and heading for scatter assessment
Interactive map with flight tracks
Filter by altitude band (FL100–FL400)
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Propagation · Weather
Rainscatter Conditions
rainscatter.html

Real-time rainscatter propagation assessment using live weather radar and precipitation data. Shows active rain cells that may support microwave rainscatter QSOs.

Live NEXRAD/weather radar precipitation overlay
Rainscatter geometry for your path
Best bands for current rain cell intensity
Precipitation rate → scatter loss estimate
10 GHz and up — optimal rainscatter bands highlighted
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Propagation · Space
ISS Bounce QSO Calculator
iss-bounce.html

Calculate ISS (International Space Station) microwave reflections for EME-style bounce contacts. Computes pass geometry, reflection angles, Doppler shift, and optimal timing windows.

Live ISS TLE orbital data via Celestrak/N2YO
Pass prediction: AOS, TCA, LOS times for your location
Bistatic scatter geometry between two stations
Doppler frequency shift calculation per band
Path loss estimate for ISS reflection at 10 GHz+
Satellite.js for orbital propagation (SGP4/SDP4)
Propagation · Meteor Scatter
Meteor Scatter Planner
meteor_scatter.html

Real-time meteor shower planner and QSO scheduler for meteor scatter contacts. Shows active and upcoming showers, optimal skeds between two stations, and burst probability by time of day.

Live meteor shower calendar with radiant position and ZHR
Two-station sked planner: heading, distance, reflection geometry
Best time-of-day windows based on radiant elevation
Mode guide: MSK144, FSK441, FT8 burst length thresholds
Shower activity badge — active / no shower indicator
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Astronomy · EME · Az/El
Celestial Tracker & Sky Simulator
celestial_sim.html

Real-time positions of the Sun, Moon, and five planets using full Meeus orbital mechanics. Az/El from any grid square or lat/lon, rise/set/culmination times, Moon phase, and live sky simulation — essential for EME planning and solar noise calibration.

Sun, Moon, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn — full ephemeris (Meeus Ch. 25/33)
Azimuth & elevation from your Maidenhead grid square or lat/lon
Rise, set, and culmination times for all objects
Moon phase and illumination percentage
Angular separation between any two celestial objects
Live animated sky canvas — real-time object motion
EME window detection — Moon above horizon indicator
Reference Databases 1 Tool
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Beacon Database
Microwave Beacon Database
beacons.html

Searchable database of active microwave beacons worldwide. Filter by band, region, or grid square. Plot beacon locations on an interactive map and estimate path loss to your location.

1 GHz to 76 GHz beacon listings
Filter by band, callsign, locator, country
Interactive Leaflet map with beacon markers
Distance and bearing from your grid square
Estimated received signal level at your location
Products & Projects 2 Pages
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Product · HAMdaptor™ Trademark
HAMdaptor™ Microphone Switch
mic-switch.html

Product page for the HAMdaptor™ dual microphone switch for serious operators. Passive, noise-free audio routing. Custom callsign engraving at no extra cost. Built in the USA.

Live configurator: color (Black/Red/Blue/Gunmetal), callsign engraving preview
Routing mode selector: 2 Mics→1 Radio or 1 Mic→2 Radios
Order summary with pre-filled mailto order form
Routing diagrams for both operating modes
Full technical specifications and Made in USA badges
Starting from $79.99 · Free custom engraving
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Custom Engineering · Project
DCPM — Data Collection & Processing Module
dcpm.html

Full project page for the DCPM — a custom self-contained computing and signal-processing engine for deep-space science missions. Dual-OS (Linux + Windows simultaneously), 3-lb ruggedized enclosure.

Up to 3 simultaneous SDR receivers via USB 3.0
640 GB internal + 4 TB external storage
10A DC power rail, remote TCP/IP access
Dual-OS: Linux + Windows running simultaneously (KVM)
4 embedded high-resolution photos of the unit
93-second promotional video with animated scene transitions
KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS (all tool pages)
Shift+?  Open bug report form
Esc  Close modals / PIN dialog
0–9  Type PIN digits (when dialog open)
Enter  Send chat message
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