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* '''What is the minimum Android version that this application requires?'''
 
* '''What is the minimum Android version that this application requires?'''
 
** From YouTube videos it appears that devices running versions as low as Android 4.2.2 will still work
 
** From YouTube videos it appears that devices running versions as low as Android 4.2.2 will still work
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** First go into the settings on your device and make sure the Allow Apps from Unknown Sources is turned on
 
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** Download the apk file from the SourceForge site (the other file is the source code) using a browser, then install it
 
  
  
 
*'''Where Can I Get the Schedule and Frequencies?'''
 
*'''Where Can I Get the Schedule and Frequencies?'''
 
**Take a look at the [https://swradiogram.net/ Shortwave Radiogram] website. This is where the program for the week, along with the schedules and frequencies are posted. They are also repeated on mailing lists such as World of Radio (WoR) on groups.io
 
**Take a look at the [https://swradiogram.net/ Shortwave Radiogram] website. This is where the program for the week, along with the schedules and frequencies are posted. They are also repeated on mailing lists such as World of Radio (WoR) on groups.io
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* '''How do I configure the RSID under TIVAR?'''
 
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** [http://www.w1hkj.com/RSID_description.html What is the RSID?]
 
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** While the RSID is sent at an audio frequency of 1500 hz, there is a 1000 Hz tone start up tone that might confuse the decoders. This could be one reason why if you set this up to record automatically, you might not get a decode.
 
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** Unlike the Windows version of FLDigi, the RSID is always on and not configurable.
 
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* '''Where are text and images stored?'''
 
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** They are stored in the TIVAR files directory on the device
 
  
  
 
* '''Are there any tips/issues/workarounds?'''
 
* '''Are there any tips/issues/workarounds?'''
 
** Make sure that TIVAR is the only application that is accessing the microphone on your device. Any other application that tries to use the microphone as input should be shut down, or TIVAR might not receive any data
 
** Make sure that TIVAR is the only application that is accessing the microphone on your device. Any other application that tries to use the microphone as input should be shut down, or TIVAR might not receive any data
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* '''How can I fix a slanted image?'''
 
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**When a picture reception starts, a pop-up window is shown and displays the progress of the image transmission. When the transmission is complete, the three right-most buttons at the top become available and allow you to de-slant the picture before saving it again (the original as-received is saved automatically).
 
  
  

Revision as of 19:09, 31 July 2019

Welcome to the Decoding the SW Radiogram (SWR) Broadcasts with TIVAR article. Here you will find where to get the application as well as tips to help you be more successful in decoding and using this application

  • Where can I get TIVAR?
    • You can get it from here


  • On what devices will this application run?
    • Smartphones, tablets - anything that runs Android


  • What is the minimum Android version that this application requires?
    • From YouTube videos it appears that devices running versions as low as Android 4.2.2 will still work


  • Where Can I Get the Schedule and Frequencies?
    • Take a look at the Shortwave Radiogram website. This is where the program for the week, along with the schedules and frequencies are posted. They are also repeated on mailing lists such as World of Radio (WoR) on groups.io


  • Are there any tips/issues/workarounds?
    • Make sure that TIVAR is the only application that is accessing the microphone on your device. Any other application that tries to use the microphone as input should be shut down, or TIVAR might not receive any data


  • Are there examples of using TIVAR decoding the SWR Broadcasts?
From YouTube



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