- Note: This post is now old (written in 2014). As of mid 2015 the latest version of DSD+ can be downloaded from www.dsdplus.com. Also note that in 2015 DSD+ changed their version numbers for some reason, so 1.5 is actually older than 1.1. Version 1.5 of Digital Speech Decoder Plus (DSD+) has been released. DSD+ is a popular Windows software tool used for decoding digital speech such as P25 with.
- RTL-SDR is currently very popular topic on the Net. There are also many guides on how to use it on Windows and Linux too. But starting to use it myself I haven't found any guide that explains whole process from installing necessary drivers and software to building first simple receiver using GNU Radio which is the most capable software which could be used with RTL28xxU chips and that's what.
From The RadioReference Wiki
SDR# (‘SDR Sharp’) is one of the most popular software packages for ‘Software Defined Radio’ on Windows. Here I will show you how you can install SDR# on a PC running Windows 10. There is a more recent blog post about this subject, see: SDRSharp Community Plugin Package install.
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. 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 Decoding Software that Interfaces with SDRs for more information.
- 2Soundcard Digital Decoders
Integrated Radio/Decoder Software
There are a few programs that combine radio control and digital decoding. This is acategory 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
- Krypto500
- MixW
- MixW interfaces with the Funcube Dongle
- MultiPSK
- Also see Connect the SDRPlay RSPs via TCP IP to Multipsk for SDRPlay SDRs
- MultiPSK interfaces with the Funcube Dongle (all versions), RTL/SDR, Softrock and SDRPlay SDRs
- Sorcerer
- Winradio Digital Suite
- Note: Software has been discontinued. Use as historical reference only
- 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
- Black Cat HF Weather FAX
- Note: Windows and Mac versions available
- Rivet
- SkySweeper: No longer supported, impossible to get/update registration.
- 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
Selcall Decoders
This section is devoted to software that decodes Selcalls, commonly heard from planes using the MWARA system
Utility Programs
These programs utilize data sent from other programs (like PC-HFDL) for plotting, decoding or other purposes
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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.
- PMONNote: Linux application
- Mac Applications
Android Applications
These applications are for use on Android driven devices. Please see the software's page for more detailed requirements
- TIVAR
- Android fork of FLDigi
- Black Cat Systems Applications
Slow Scan TV (SSTV) Applications
While radio amateurs - including the astronauts onboard the International Space Station - are the primary users of this mode, HF Pirates have been known to use this as well
- What is SSTV (Slow Scan TV)?
- Android Apps
- Black Cat systems
- Black Cat SSTV
- Note: Windows and Mac versions available
- SSTV Pad
- Note: IPhone, IPad and IPod application
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- Linux Software
- Ham Software for Linux see QSSTV link
- Mac Software
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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 NATviewing 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.
- Signal Analyzer
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- Return to HF Hardware Decoders
- Go to Utility Monitoring Central Links