Directory of portable sites

The file File:sites.zip containing a single file SITES.DAT is a database of good portable microwave sites as well as beacons and the location of several operators' home stations which has been around for some time (around 30 years) and has been continually updated by a number of people. The site database is now used by several programmes and software packages that calculate distance and bearing between sites, estimating propagation paths and plotting profiles and terrain maps (in conjunction with a worldwide height database).

The format is a simple text file containing the name of the site and the location. The latter is stored as either UK National Grid Reference (NGR) or by IARU Locator. The separator between the two fields is a tilde ~ . An optional third field, separated by another tilde may be present, but as yet is unused.

Adapt and edit for your own use. If there are any real errors, let one of the authors know.

Various distance / bearing and height mapping and terrain plotting packages (for Windows only) can be found here http://g4jnt.com/SiteDatabase.htm

Path profile and microwave path loss estimation software by Mike Willis, G0MJW http://www.mike-willis.com/software.html