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CW reader
Can anyone recommend a CW reader?
I'd be especially interested in a software one that ran on Linux, and it would be wonderful if the source was available. I have the MFJ device but it broke, and I'd prefer a software one, anyway (I like to tweak sometimes). Just in case someone wants to warn me against such devices: I read CW by ear at about 15 wpm, but I'd like to improve my fist and I have heard that the readers are good for that, as they only read well-formed code. Tnx, Jim KE1AZ |
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Hi Jim
Tomi Manninen's gMFSK 0.7pre1 has CW included I think at an experimental stage. I have only brielfy tried it and it seems to decode okay. (I am a "non" CW operator - limited call in VK) "Demorse" by Neoklis Kyriazis is also a possible contender but I havent been able to make that work. (CLI only) RSCW is another one; http://radio.linux.org.au/pkgdetail....t =&pkgid=288 The above URL (shortened) is also an interesting place to find Linux based amateur radio s/w in general. I run gMFSK under Suse 9.1 prof. Needs a few libraries etc to get it to compile. I also have some issues with the help system. I think it is because I am using KDE and it doesnt have all the hooks in it for Gnome environment. Hasnt been an issue because I can look at the XML help file directly. Cheers Bob W5/VK2YQA East Texas Jim wrote: Can anyone recommend a CW reader? I'd be especially interested in a software one that ran on Linux, and |
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Thank you; I'll try those. Jim KE1AZ |
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The problem with most CW readers I've tried, or heard of is 1. The received code has to be with proper spacing and character and element durations 2. A fairly strong signal, otherwise the reader gets confused They work well on strong signals with good or machine sent code IMHO The best code reader is between one's ears -- CL -- I doubt, therefore I might be ! "Jim" wrote in message oups.com... Thank you; I'll try those. Jim KE1AZ |
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Perhaps you didn't read the message? I mentioned:
Just in case someone wants to warn me against such devices: I read CW by ear at about 15 wpm, but I'd like to improve my fist and I have heard that the readers are good for that, as they only read well-formed code. |
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"Jim" wrote in message oups.com... Perhaps you didn't read the message? I mentioned: Just in case someone wants to warn me against such devices: I read CW by ear at about 15 wpm, but I'd like to improve my fist and I have heard that the readers are good for that, as they only read well-formed code. I suspect for this purpose, they are all equally good as they will be reading the sidetone off your radio and not have to deal with the static, QSB, QRM, etc of an over the air signal. Dee D. Flint, N8UZE |
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