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Without a doubt, decoding digital signals at the software level has grown in recent years, easily supplanting the hardware decoders, since software packages can be updated and are generally free of hardware constraints (there are a few that need a dongle, though). These packages run the gamut from free to the ultra-expensive - and often with the jump in
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==Integrated Radio/Decoder Software==
 
==Integrated Radio/Decoder Software==
 
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category that isn't well explored by most manufacturers, but is unique for its all in one approach.  
 
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*[https://sourceforge.net/projects/fldigi/files/  FLDigi Downloads]                       
 
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==Soundcard Digital Decoders==
 
==Soundcard Digital Decoders==
 
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Without a doubt, most of the active development has been in the area of decoding using a simple connection to a sound card in a computer.  
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aids, waterfall displays and other devices to help decode (and sometimes analyze) an unknown signal
 
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*[http://www.blackcatsystems.com/software/dgps_decoding_software_sdr.html {{color|green|Amalgamated DGPS}}]         
 
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==Decoders using RS-232 Interfaces==
 
==Decoders using RS-232 Interfaces==
 
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like the Hamcomm or Tigertronics Bay-Pac modem) to feed the program. These programs are  
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*[http://www.pervisell.com/ham/hc1.htm Hamcomm (unofficial page)]   
 
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Revision as of 05:59, 23 July 2018

Without a doubt, decoding digital signals at the software level has grown in recent years, easily supplanting the hardware decoders, since software packages can be updated and are generally free of hardware constraints (there are a few that need a dongle, though). These packages run the gamut from free to the ultra-expensive - and often with the jump in price, you get more complete analysis tools, which may not necessarily be useful for someone starting out.


Note that anything in green can interface with some Software Defined Radios. See the software's link for more information.


Integrated Radio/Decoder Software

There are a few programs that combine radio control and digital decoding. This is a category that isn't well explored by most manufacturers, but is unique for its all in one approach.


Soundcard Digital Decoders

Without a doubt, most of the active development has been in the area of decoding using a simple connection to a sound card in a computer. Many such packages now exist, with more gradually making their way onto the market. Even here, some have extensive aids, waterfall displays and other devices to help decode (and sometimes analyze) an unknown signal


Amateur Radio Digital Software

If you're a ham who happens to use one of the packages listed in this section, you may be surprised to learn that they will also decode HF-FAX and SITOR-B sometimes also known as AMTOR Mode B, AMTOR FEC and NAVTEX) weather broadcasts. See the Testing Your New Setup article in this document for a listing of these broadcasts.


Decoders using RS-232 Interfaces

This section lists software that needs some sort of interface (usually a RS232 connection like the Hamcomm or Tigertronics Bay-Pac modem) to feed the program. These programs are very old; dont expect much support for them. They will, however, run on very old PCs


IPhone, IPad and IPod Touch Digital Decoding Software

We have some digital decoding packages listed here that can run on an IPhone, IPad or IPod Touch. You can either use the built in speaker, or better, a connection between your receiver and unit. These links come from the Black Cat Systems website


DSP Audio Programs

What if you're using a less expensive program, or perhaps using a PK232 and would like a better tuning aid, or would like to do some viewing with an analyzer? Well, up to a few years ago, you were out of luck. With the development of DSP processing, and the popularity of soundcard programs, such programs are now readily available. Some allow you to create your own filters, view a signal with an audio spectrum analyzer, and more.

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