New mParks converter
The WWFF and POTA programs share the same parks in Australia but they do have their own unique park number systems so mParks converter will analyse your log file from a park activation whether it be in the WWFF or POTA format and quickly convert it to the other format, that being POTA to WWFF, or WWFF to POTA.
For those using this utility it has saved so much time and effort over manually editing logs. The utility also features a spot builder for when you are out activating with no mobile phone coverage. It will create a message using the correct syntax that you can copy and paste into JS8Call to get that spot through to parks peaks and POTA spotting pages.
WWFF and POTA programs were born from one origin but diverged some years ago. They share a lot in common but also offer differences which may have greater appeal to some operators. But to many, they are both attractive programs to be involved with and I am seeing this as POTA expands internationally with the large increase in registered users with over 100 Australian amateurs signing up within the last 12 months.
mParks utility gives operators the ability to be both agnostic towards both programs but, more importantly, to enjoy involvement in an even bigger community of mobile operators. Alan has made this software
available free of charge and can be downloaded on:www.meta.com.au
Kind regards,
Marty Nelson VK4KC,
POTA Admin - Australia
WIA
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