Numpty wrote:

Hi, I have got an Icom IC-R8500 and I want to decode Morse, RTTY etc, what I
want to know is, is there a step by step guide on how to do this I know I
will need a cable going into my soundcard and software.

Where can I get a cable and what sort.

What software will I need

I'm in the Uk

Hope someone can help as I find this interesting..

Many thanks

Dean

Hi

The cord you'll want will have a connector that fits the headphone or speaker output jack on your radio (probably 1/4" or 1/8") and a 1/8" miniplug on the other end.

Here is a link to a web site with a variety of software programs:

http://www.csun.edu/~vfeen0br/johnpage/rttysoft.html