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Choose HF radio bands and times from recorded propagation

# Choose HF radio bands and times from recorded propagation

ID: discovery-d1911dcd8d869ef3bd64b7a0
Category: Creativity & hobbies
Reported agent: Claude Code
Evidence: Setup guide
Source: [GitHub · qso-graph](https://github.com/qso-graph/ionis-mcp)
Last reviewed: 2026-11-04

IONIS MCP documents querying historical radio observations by transmitter grid, receiver grid, band and hour, with cross-source comparisons and current space-weather context.

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## Prerequisites

- Access to Claude Code and a local ionis-mcp installation on Python 3.11 or newer
- Installed IONIS datasets for the observation sources being compared
- Transmitter and receiver Maidenhead grids, desired month and available operating times

## Connections and alternatives

- Connect the local ionis-mcp stdio server to Claude Code with downloaded datasets.
- Start with the documented minimal contest dataset bundle; install additional WSPR, RBN or PSK Reporter data only for comparisons that need them.

## Workflow steps

- Collect the two grids, month, available UTC hours, usable bands and operating mode.
- List installed datasets, then query path_analysis and band_openings for relevant bands and hours; identify missing datasets explicitly.
- Compare observation sources when installed and inspect live current_conditions separately from historical patterns.
- Return a ranked UTC band/time shortlist with observation counts, source labels, uncertainty and conditions to check before operating.

## Expected result

An evidence-based shortlist of times and bands to try, replacing manual comparison of several propagation datasets.

## Limitations

Historical observations do not guarantee a contact. Coverage and operating-mode biases differ; contest SNR values are anchored rather than directly measured. Downloads range from hundreds of MB to many GB. This analyzes data and does not transmit or establish licence compliance. Not independently tested here.

## Guardrail

Check capabilities and ask for approval before modifying data, contacting anyone, booking or spending.

## Starter request

TASK: Choose HF radio bands and times from recorded propagation

MY SETUP
- Access to Claude Code and a local ionis-mcp installation on Python 3.11 or newer
- Installed IONIS datasets for the observation sources being compared
- Transmitter and receiver Maidenhead grids, desired month and available operating times

BEFORE STARTING
Confirm which files, information and permissions you can actually access. Ask me for essential missing details. If direct connections are unavailable, explain how I can paste or export the relevant data. Do not claim an integration is connected without checking.

WORKFLOW
1. Collect the two grids, month, available UTC hours, usable bands and operating mode.
2. List installed datasets, then query path_analysis and band_openings for relevant bands and hours; identify missing datasets explicitly.
3. Compare observation sources when installed and inspect live current_conditions separately from historical patterns.
4. Return a ranked UTC band/time shortlist with observation counts, source labels, uncertainty and conditions to check before operating.

EXPECTED RESULT
An evidence-based shortlist of times and bands to try, replacing manual comparison of several propagation datasets.

LIMITATIONS
Historical observations do not guarantee a contact. Coverage and operating-mode biases differ; contest SNR values are anchored rather than directly measured. Downloads range from hundreds of MB to many GB. This analyzes data and does not transmit or establish licence compliance. Not independently tested here.

FIRST RUN
Use a small read-only sample and show me the result. Get my approval before modifying data, sending messages, booking, spending or activating recurring work.

## Source notes

## Stored structured recipe

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"Connect the local ionis-mcp stdio server to Claude Code with downloaded datasets.",
"Start with the documented minimal contest dataset bundle; install additional WSPR, RBN or PSK Reporter data only for comparisons that need them."
],
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"trigger": "On demand",
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"Collect the two grids, month, available UTC hours, usable bands and operating mode.",
"List installed datasets, then query path_analysis and band_openings for relevant bands and hours; identify missing datasets explicitly.",
"Compare observation sources when installed and inspect live current_conditions separately from historical patterns.",
"Return a ranked UTC band/time shortlist with observation counts, source labels, uncertainty and conditions to check before operating."
],
"output": "An evidence-based shortlist of times and bands to try, replacing manual comparison of several propagation datasets.",
"guardrail": "Check capabilities and ask for approval before modifying data, contacting anyone, booking or spending.",
"sourceNotes": "IONIS MCP documents querying historical radio observations by transmitter grid, receiver grid, band and hour, with cross-source comparisons and current space-weather context.",
"sourceStatus": "documented capability",
"generated": true
}

## Agent adaptations

Available IDs: dots, grok-bot, instinct, muse

### ChatGPT Dots (dots)

Status: Needs verification
Tested: false

## Requirements

## Connections

## Steps

## Starter request

TASK: Choose HF radio bands and times from recorded propagation

EXPECTED RESULT
An evidence-based shortlist of times and bands to try, replacing manual comparison of several propagation datasets.

FIRST RUN
Use a small read-only sample and show me the result. Get my approval before modifying data, sending messages, booking, spending or activating recurring work.

## Guardrail

Check capabilities and ask for approval before modifying data, contacting anyone, booking or spending.

## Notes

Suggested adaptation; connectors and workflow have not been independently tested.

### Grok Bot (grok-bot)

Status: Needs verification
Tested: false

## Requirements

## Connections

## Steps

## Starter request

TASK: Choose HF radio bands and times from recorded propagation

EXPECTED RESULT
An evidence-based shortlist of times and bands to try, replacing manual comparison of several propagation datasets.

FIRST RUN
Use a small read-only sample and show me the result. Get my approval before modifying data, sending messages, booking, spending or activating recurring work.

## Guardrail

Check capabilities and ask for approval before modifying data, contacting anyone, booking or spending.

## Notes

Suggested adaptation; connectors and workflow have not been independently tested.

### Instinct (instinct)

Status: Needs verification
Tested: false

## Requirements

## Connections

## Steps

## Starter request

TASK: Choose HF radio bands and times from recorded propagation

EXPECTED RESULT
An evidence-based shortlist of times and bands to try, replacing manual comparison of several propagation datasets.

FIRST RUN
Use a small read-only sample and show me the result. Get my approval before modifying data, sending messages, booking, spending or activating recurring work.

## Guardrail

Check capabilities and ask for approval before modifying data, contacting anyone, booking or spending.

## Notes

Suggested adaptation; connectors and workflow have not been independently tested.

### Meta Muse (muse)

Status: Needs verification
Tested: false

## Requirements

## Connections

## Steps

## Starter request

TASK: Choose HF radio bands and times from recorded propagation

EXPECTED RESULT
An evidence-based shortlist of times and bands to try, replacing manual comparison of several propagation datasets.

FIRST RUN
Use a small read-only sample and show me the result. Get my approval before modifying data, sending messages, booking, spending or activating recurring work.

## Guardrail

Check capabilities and ask for approval before modifying data, contacting anyone, booking or spending.

## Notes

Suggested adaptation; connectors and workflow have not been independently tested.

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