RBN View 1.20

The Reverse Beacon Network application for iPhone offers users the ability to access historical data from the network. However, due to the extensive data accumulation—often exceeding 65,000 lines for a single day—display limitations arise that many spreadsheet applications struggle to handle.

Users can select specific dates for downloading data, particularly focusing on major contest weekends. Once downloaded, a list of available dates is presented on the main screen. Selecting a date reveals a list of beacon stations and the number of spots recorded on that day. The data can be sorted by various parameters, including Beacon (Spotter) station, GMT clock hour, DX station, or band.

Upon selecting a specific sorted dataset, detailed spotted data is displayed as a list on the subsequent screen. Furthermore, users have the option to export this data in CSV format, which can be saved to iCloud or sent as an email attachment. This exported data is limited to fewer than 65,000 lines, ensuring compatibility with common spreadsheet applications such as Excel, Libre Office, and Numbers.

It is important to note that because the app processes large volumes of data, users may experience delays when navigating between screens or sorting information. Performance enhancements are anticipated in future releases or with device upgrades.

This application exclusively provides access to archived data and does not facilitate real-time streaming capabilities.