John Smith wrote:

On 8/20/2011 11:10 AM, dave wrote:

...
If you already have a soundcard spending money with Tigertronics is
silly.

Why pick on them?

Like I pointed out, if you have a computer, with a decent soundcard, sw
radio, and the free software -- you are an idiot to spend a dime ...
but, with anyone ...

Regards,
JS

I'm not picking on them. I am merely cautioning people that all you need
is a way to get audio from your radio to your soundcard (e.g. 3.5mm Male
to Male interconnect; RCA to 3.5mm adapter; whatever's appropriate
mechanically). I suggest fldigi software. It works fine and it doesn't
cost a nickel. Installs in seconds.

http://www.tigertronics.com/

http://www.w1hkj.com/

Digital hams welcome reception reports from SWLs.

http://pskreporter.info/

Hils wrote:

dave wrote:
I'm not picking on them. I am merely cautioning people that all you need
is a way to get audio from your radio to your soundcard (e.g. 3.5mm Male
to Male interconnect; RCA to 3.5mm adapter; whatever's appropriate
mechanically).

It helps to get the input level to the soundcard right. My new laptop
came with a microphone preamp enabled by default which resulted in
overdriving of the soundcard when I plugged the rig in.

I suggest fldigi software. It works fine and it doesn't
cost a nickel. Installs in seconds.

fldigi doesn't decode SITOR though. I haven't found any freeware which
does it as well as my old KAM+ in LAMTOR mode.

It'll do weather faxes from Pt. Reyes.