Discussion in amateur radio software started by kc5pcs, mar 7, 2017. Packet, pactor, amtor, rtty, color sstv, 16 gray level fax, weather fax, cw, ascii, navtex and memory keyer plus an enhanced 32k mailbox thats expandable to 512k. Mine arent the other cw decoder is the nuepsk and the very unique way it decodes. An internal dip switch allows the inputs and outputs to be inverted if necessary to correspond to the requirements of your computer. Uses regular pc type keyboard keyboard is not included. My knowledge of how to hook stuff up is meager to say the least. The mfj1278 dsp and mfj1289 multicom software are packed with features available only from mfj. Mfj464 mfj464 mfj enterprises original morse reader with cw keyerdecoder terminal. A program to decode morse code cw via sound card to text. A typeahead buffer, message memories and adjustable speed get you ready to compete with the worlds best highspeed cw operatiors. Our builtin antivirus scanned this download and rated it as 100% safe. The mode of morse code in amateur radio is commonly referred to as continuous wave or cw.
Mrp 40 decoder compared to ham radio deluxe cw decoder. The cw reader is a pocket size morse code decoder that features. How to hook up mfj 464 cw keyerreader to yaesu ft dx 3000. Tx is rather simple, but rx requires a hardware filter that converts the audio to zeros and ones. I have an mfj1275 sound card interface for operating digital.
Mfj461 description hide relax and place this tiny pocket size portable mfj morse code cw reader near your receivers speaker. My radio is set to pass a 700hz cw tone, i use a narrower filter once i have the signal tuned in, and use noise reduction. Set the terminal software to 19200 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no. You get a standalone mfj cw keyboard, a two line 16 character lcd display, eight 250 character nonvolatile message memories, a 150 character type ahead buffer, iambic keyer, plus a powerful morse code. The decoded text is displayed on the computers monitor. Mfj morse code practice key and oscillator and ham guides tm pocket reference card bundle. Wallcolor 9 x 12 metal sign 1952 schlitz beer and ham radio. Cw decoder s colorful, featurepacked interface is a bit busy for our tastes, but its close resemblance to an amateur radios faceplate will be familiar to many of the programs users, and many of. The program is written in c, compiles with turbo c, and runs in the dos mode. Hf software decoders from the radioreference wiki 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. Easytouse menus and lcd display let you set all keyer functions merely by pushing buttons. Relax and plugin the mfj464 morse code readerkeyer your operating station. Practice recognizing entire words instead of individual letters. I own ham radio deluxe which allows me to sendreceive cw and a whole lot of digital modes, but im looking for an option that will allow me to sendreceivedecode cw without using a computer software setup.
Here is a link to a document that i created titled, connecting the mfj 464 k. This free software was originally created by grant connell, wd6cnf. Ve3nea black cat cw keyer code quick centennial cw decoder wd6cnf cw decoder 2. I have a laptop and a cpo to use with my straight key. It sucks like most of mfj stuff, better off buying hrd software. Cwget morse decoder free download for windows 10, 7, 88. Add speed limitation function for low and high speed.
Hams use mrp40 to send and read qrq highspeed cw, to. Connect the buzzer between gnd and pin 8 of the arduino and the morse key i use a tactile switch between gnd and pin 7. Relax and plugin this mfj morse code reader with builtin keyer at your operating station. Decoding morse by computer flaky and unreliable at best, and very often worthless. It makes working high speed cw a breeze even if you. Mfj autotrak automatically locks on and tracks cw speed to decode high and low speed morse code. Consistently get solid copy from mfjs high performance pll phase lock loop modem. Mfj 1278 dsp the world of free packet software amsterdam. For transmitting cw, the program encodes keystrokes from the computers keyboard.
Mfj super cw keyboard lets you send effortless cw as soon as you turn it on no computer to boot, no program to load just start typing. High performance modem consistently get solid copy from mfjs high performance pll phase lock loop modem. What im looking to do is try out a qpr cw transceiver but use a notebook instead of a cw key. The programs installer is commonly called cw decoder. Use it as a backup in case you miscopy a few characters.
Mfj enterprises inc,ameritron,hygain,hygain,cushcraft,vectronics,mirage, mfj, mfj enterprises,antenna,radio,ham radio,amateur radio,tuner,analyzer,starkville,amplifier. The unit does a wonderful job of decoding cw, even very weak signals. The interface, tx and rx, to the radio is through a serial port. If it dont automatically hook itself up, i got problems. Morse code decoding software, mrp40, cwget, cw decoder. No additional hardware required you need only receiver and computer with a sound card. Mfj word recognition mode mfjs word recognition mode gives you hundreds of commonly used words in ham radio. Properly adjusting input level, tuning to the proper cw tone in hz which the decoder is looking for, using a narrower receiver filter, and not using noise reduction if available. For me, the best interface for cw is a program written in 1988 by kevin schmidt w9cf. Showing off the latest additions to my radio shack. No cables to hookup, no computer, no interface, no other equipment needed.
Mfj464 mfj464 mfj enterprises original morse reader with cw. Then watch morse code signals turn into solid text messages as they scroll across an easytoread lcd display. Ham radio essential cw decoder morse code reader morse code translator. Cw decoder morse code reader morse code translator dc712v500ma. Thanks for this great resource using it with an mfj557 straight keyspeaker im oldfashioned and external mic fun, would recommend. Mfj enterprises inc,ameritron,hygain,hygain,cushcraft,vectronics,mirage,mfj,mfj enterprises,antenna,radio,ham radio,amateur radio,tuner,analyzer,starkville,amplifier. Mfj instant replay the most recent 140 characters can be instantly replayed. Morse code decoders the mfj461 morse code reader lets you watch morse code signals turn into text messages. Please visit my amazon a store for some great radio products. Yes the human brain still is the best decoder, assuming misfiring brain cells are low. You can send cw or load messages using a paddle, keyboard, or through your computer serial port. I am interested in buying an mfj 464 cw keyerreader. Fidgetfidget cw morse code decoder chart medal commemorative bronze alloy steel coin gift. Multimode software category is a curation of 25 web resources on, mshv, wsjt, gmfsk.
Im not looking for cw training software as i have g4fon and just learn morse code already loaded. Ximimark ham radio essential cw decoder morse code reader morse. Program to decode morse code cw via sound card to text. This lets you reread or check your copy if youre copying along side the mfj461. Mfj autotrak automatically locks on, tracks, and displays cw to 99 wpm. Introduction to the mfj pocket cw reader thank you for purchasing the mfj461 pocket cw reader.
I purchased a mfj 464 keyerreader which does a decent job of reading. Simply plug in your mfj464 to your receiver speaker until the lock led flashes in time with the cw. I first started ham stuff in 1970 took 50 years off for the military, a family and a career. In addition, the k44 will operate many different modes including qrss, hscw, and conventional cw up to 140 wpm. Have morse decoder on both my phone and mac mini if you set it up right it works great even had it on while koch trainer was running and hotpaw copied letter for letter. Mfj1224 instruction manual rttycw computer interface 4 next is a eight pin general purpose connector which allows you to adapt the interface to almost any computer and software. The mfj464 combines the latest millennium microprocessor technology with nonvolatile eeprom memory for a full featured, low cost, high reliability design.
Cw decoders colorful, featurepacked interface is a bit busy for our tastes, but its close resemblance to an amateur radios faceplate will be familiar. The mfj464 gives you everything you need to have the ultimate cw station. Mfj 464 mfj464 mfj enterprises original morse reader with cw keyer decoder terminal. The mfj464 uses the same decoder as the mfj461 functions see above. The best cw decoding software you can get mrp40 morse decoder. A graphical gnome based morse code decoder capable of decoding morse code from audio that is captured via a sound card device. Additionally to the decoder it offers a morse keyer to which you can connect either a paddle, a keyboard or a computer. I didnt use pullups to connect the lcd, but you could if you want to. A cw keyboard interface, cw reader, iambic paddle keyer, backlit lcd display, and optically isolated keying outputs are all presented in one compact box. So i use fldigi and dm780 in cw mode to help with my tin ear.
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