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Morse code
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A reliable Morse Code to Text converter tool is the 'Morse Decoder' app. It efficiently translates Morse Code signals into readable text with precision. Its user-friendly interface and advanced algorithms make it a preferred choice for accurate Morse Code conversion
Cw skimmer works well. One question I have is what's the difference between using something like that and FT8 or FT4?
If you use Android, the app "Morse Expert" uses the same algorithm as "CW Skimmer" - which is arguably the best decoder available.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ve3nea.morse_expert&hl=en_AU&gl=US
For Windows PC, I have had a lot of success with CW Decoder (now updated to a new version called CWTY) by WD6CNF, for RX and TX controlling a Yaesu FTDX10. Google that one for download links...
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ve3nea.morse_expert&hl=en_AU&gl=US
For Windows PC, I have had a lot of success with CW Decoder (now updated to a new version called CWTY) by WD6CNF, for RX and TX controlling a Yaesu FTDX10. Google that one for download links...
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FT8 and FT4 are different weak signal modes than CW. For those, you need a PC/Tablet/Phone to decode and transmit the signal.
Sound Card interface. The TX audio comes from the computer and the RX audio is decoded by the computer.
Yes, with a computer.
But you said " you need a PC, phone, tablet to decode and TX the signal "
How do you do it especially TX with just a PHONE and TABLET?
I started laughing. I just pictured trying to teach my 14 y/o son how to do Morse Code and having him ask how to do EMOJIS
I didn't say you JUST need one of those things. I said you need one. And you do. Don't add words that weren't there when quoting someone or you'll get classified in the fake news category.
Interesting! added words?
Your word for word quote that I was questioning was this,
You wrote: "you need a PC/Tablet/Phone to decode and transmit the signal"
I quoted you as: " you need a PC, phone, tablet to decode and TX the signal "
The only difference is I used comas and TX instead of transmit and put PC, Tablet, and Phone in wrong order as you. A bit of a word for word mis-quote yes, but nothing more.
Fake news category? LOL!
Still the question isn't answered and it's not a smart-aleck question but rather wanting to know how a Tablet/phone can be used for FT8.
You did state you need one of those things which I interpret as can be a phone or a Tablet, a PC is obvious for anyone already running digital modes.
Other than using Team viewer, it seems to be there would have to be a Digital Modes remote/server software program to TX from a phone or Tablet.
So, if you are able to fully operate FT8 from a Tablet or phone, I would like to know how you are doing it or what role does a Tablet/phone play when you're operating FT8?
Your follow up question to me was
"How do you do it especially TX with just a PHONE and TABLET?"
Sorry if I misinterpreted the question, but asking in that manner right after quoting me reads like a debate.
You also need a transceiver at some location somewhere. There are remoting ways to do it if you have a rig that can stream audio over a network. Or you can redirect rig sound from a rig-connected PC over the network using something like SonoBus. There are many remoting apps for modern rigs such as Win4IcomSuite and Win4K4Suite that allow you to setup virtual COM ports that WSJT-X can connect to on your remote PC.
Icom, Flex, and Elecraft (in 2024) also have their own remoting apps for complete remote PC operation for their rigs that support it.
Or a remote control TeamViewer type of setup.
"How do you do it especially TX with just a PHONE and TABLET?"
Sorry if I misinterpreted the question, but asking in that manner right after quoting me reads like a debate.
You also need a transceiver at some location somewhere. There are remoting ways to do it if you have a rig that can stream audio over a network. Or you can redirect rig sound from a rig-connected PC over the network using something like SonoBus. There are many remoting apps for modern rigs such as Win4IcomSuite and Win4K4Suite that allow you to setup virtual COM ports that WSJT-X can connect to on your remote PC.
Icom, Flex, and Elecraft (in 2024) also have their own remoting apps for complete remote PC operation for their rigs that support it.
Or a remote control TeamViewer type of setup.
Also, the app FT8CN for Android phone/tablet works pretty well. I've done that recently with just my phone and VOX with the Elecraft KX2. I'll start another thread with pics.