HF Software Decoders

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.

FLDigi Downloads
- Flrig is needed for interfacing with FLdigi for transceiver control
go2decode (via Shoc)
go2monitor (via Shoc)
Krypto500
- Utility DXing-A Primer(PDF)
MARS ALE
MixW
- MixW interfaces with the Funcube Dongle
MScan
MS-DMT
MultiPSK
- MultiPSK interfaces with the Funcube Dongle (all versions), RTL/SDR and Softrock SDRs
PC-ALE
- Can be obtained from the HFLink website
PC-NAVTEX
Radiocom 6
RadioJet Digital Decoder
- Note: Page is in German
RX Plus
Sigmira
Sorcerer
- Sorcerer Installation and Operation (PDF)
- Run Sorcerer under Win7 (in Italian)
- How to display correct HFDL ground stations in Sorcerer
TIVAR
- Android driven decoder based on FLDigi
Wavecom W-Code
Wavecom W-Spectra
Winradio Digital Suite
- Note: Software has been discontinued. Use as historical reference only
Winradio Advanced Digital Suite
Winradio Universal FSK Decoder
- See this page on the WinRadio website for compatible receivers

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

Amalgamated DGPS
DIGTRX
Display Launcher
DSC Decoder
Frisnit NAVTEX decoder
GRitty
Hoka Code 300-32
JNX
JVComm32
JWX
PC-HFDL
- Can be found in the files area of the HFDL Yahoo group
RFSM8000
Rivet
SeaTTY
Synop Decoder (ActiveX Module)
Updated versions of these 2 decoders can be found at the NDB List - The Datamodes Section
- Yet Another DSC Decoder (YADD)
- Yet Another NAVTEX Decoder (YAND)
Zorns Lemma
- Note Page is in German

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.

CocoaModem (Mac Systems)
Fldigi downloads
MixW
Multimode (Mac Systems)
MultiPSK
TIVAR
- Android based decoder based on FLDigi
TrueTTY

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.