Metadata-Version: 2.5
Name: WAP-Tool
Version: 0.1.5
Summary: Use WSPR data to analyze your antenna's performance
Project-URL: Homepage, https://github.com/0x9900/wap
Project-URL: Repository, https://github.com/0x9900/wap
Author-email: "Fred C." <github-fred@hidzz.com>
License: BSD 3-Clause License
        
        Copyright (c) 2025-2026, Fred C - W6BSD
        
        Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
        modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
        
        1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this
           list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
        
        2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
           this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
           and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
        
        3. Neither the name of the copyright holder nor the names of its
           contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from
           this software without specific prior written permission.
        
        THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS"
        AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
        IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
        DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
        FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
        DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR
        SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER
        CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY,
        OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE
        OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
License-File: LICENSE
Keywords: antenna,ham radio,wspr
Classifier: Development Status :: 3 - Alpha
Classifier: Intended Audience :: End Users/Desktop
Classifier: Intended Audience :: Telecommunications Industry
Classifier: License :: OSI Approved :: BSD License
Classifier: Programming Language :: Python :: 3.10
Classifier: Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11
Classifier: Programming Language :: Python :: 3.12
Requires-Python: >=3.10
Requires-Dist: adif-parser
Requires-Dist: folium
Requires-Dist: matplotlib
Requires-Dist: numpy
Requires-Dist: pandas
Requires-Dist: scipy
Provides-Extra: dev
Requires-Dist: build; extra == 'dev'
Requires-Dist: flake8; extra == 'dev'
Requires-Dist: geo-ham; extra == 'dev'
Requires-Dist: isort; extra == 'dev'
Requires-Dist: mypy; extra == 'dev'
Requires-Dist: pre-commit; extra == 'dev'
Requires-Dist: pylint; extra == 'dev'
Requires-Dist: twine; extra == 'dev'
Description-Content-Type: text/markdown

# WSPR Antenna Performance (WAP)

WAP is a ham radio antenna analysis tool that uses real **WSPR reception data**. Instead of relying only on models or simulations, it looks at how your antenna actually works on the air.

The project aims to help radio amateurs **evaluate, compare, and improve** their antenna setups using clear, data-driven methods.

---

## What WAP Does

WAP takes WSPR spot data and pulls out performance details for your transmitting station. Specifically, it:

* Collects and filters WSPR reception reports
* Groups spots by band, distance, and azimuth
* Removes extreme statistical outliers to reduce propagation noise
* Produces polar plots and other visualizations that reveal antenna performance and radiation characteristics

With this, you can see how your antenna works in different directions and at various distances, using thousands of real reception reports.

---

## Why WSPR?

WSPR is especially useful for antenna analysis because:

* It provides large volumes of standardized reception reports[^1]
* SNR measurements are consistent and comparable
* Reports include precise distance and azimuth information
* Long-term data smooths out short-term propagation effects

By gathering data over time and distance, WAP shows overall antenna behavior instead of just short-term changes in propagation.

---

## Typical Workflow

1. Hams transmit WSPR signals
2. Visit https://wspr.bsdworld.org/ to create plots for the bands and distance ranges you choose
3. WAP gathers WSPR spot data for your call-sign
4. Compare directional patterns between different antennas, setups, or time periods

This process makes WAP helpful for:

* Antenna A/B comparisons
* Evaluating antenna height or orientation changes
* Assessing feedline, balun, or matching changes
* Long-term station performance monitoring

---

## Status

The project is still under active development. Data formats and visualizations might change as the analysis methods improve.

Feedback from experienced radio amateurs is always welcome.

---

## License

BSD 3-Clause License. See the LICENSE file for more details.

---

## Author

WAP is developed by Fred W6BSD, a radio amateur who is passionate about **antenna efficiency, measurement, and real-world performance analysis**.

---

[^1] Unfortunately, it is not geographically evenly distributed.
