A professional unit is a unit that covers many modes, includes sophisticated analysis tools, and probably costs a lot of money. These units represent the cutting edge in decoder technology. At this time we group Hoka, Wavecom and Universal as professional units. The hobbyist units are those units that include the most common modes, some tools for analysis and are a little more affordable. Public domain units are self explanatory but non the less valu- able as a stepping stone to a more sophisticated unit if you find the area of signals analysis intriguing.
Keep in mind that it is impossible to own or test all the units mentioned here - nor would you want to. Many units provide the same capability and similiar tools and the decision to buy one unit over another will probably come down to cost. Another question to consider is whether or not "hobbiest" units can really be considered serious units for monitoring? If you have the desire to ferret out and identify digital signals then these units will have a high frustration factor because they don't include the wide selection of modes currently on the air or the necessary tools to analyse a signal. If marine, soviet, or amateur monitoring is what you are looking for then these units can be a cost effective selection.
FAX and SSTV units are not covered in this document.
Instead check out one of the best FAX/SSTV references on the net, the HFFAX Homepage. This is maintained by Marius Rensen and covers FAX technology, FAX transmission schedules and decoders. This page also includes SSTV related programs. See the SSTV information in Section 1-F of this document for other net resources.
Specifically this section covers the following data decoders:
Professional Units Manufacturer
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M400, M900-VF, M1200, M8000 Universal (obsolete M800,M7000)
Code 3, Code 30 Hoka
W4010, W4050, W4100 Wavecom
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5-A. PROFESSIONAL UNITS PROFESSIONAL UNITS
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5-A.1 HOKA Decoders
Decoder: Hoka Code 3 (version 5)
Level: Comprehensive, sophisticated decoder for Experts
Synopsis: The Hoka Code 3 comes in two parts: an interface box
which connects to a free serial port of an IBM
compatible PC, and the software itself, on a 1.44Mb
3.5 inch PC diskette. The hardware interface box now
contains a software controlled filter which improves
decoding performance over the previous version (v4).
Bandpass filter is automatically controlled in center
frequency and bandwidth for optimum setting depending
on the decoding module, baud speed and shift setting.
The decoder is implemented entirely in software which
makes it extremely powerful together with a wealth of
analysis tools, most of which are also included as
standard. This is
probably the most powerful decoder for its price.
The user has practically complete control over all
important parameters for each mode decoded. Exotic
data systems are available as optional software
modules, at extra cost. Comprehensive on-screen
diagnostics and system information are shown for
each mode decoded. Each module is chosen from a
simple menu system with one-key commands to set or
change system parameters. There is even an
optional module (Auto Classification) which will
measure the system's baud speed and shift parameters,
analyse the bit pattern and jump into the correct decoding
module for the received data system!
Full Synoptic decoding of meteo AAXX and BBXX
codes is also available as an option.
Modes Decoded: ARQ6-70
ARQ6-90 & 98
ARQ-E
ARQ-N (built info ARQ-E module)
ARQ-E3
ARQ-M2-242/2 ch CCIR242
ARQ-M4-242/4 ch CCIR242 (Part of ARQ-M2-242 module)
ARQ-M2-342/2 ch CCIR342-2
ARQ-M4-342/4 ch CCIR342-2 (Part of ARQ-M2-242 module)
ARQ-S/SI-ARQ
ASCII (ITA-5/IRA)
AUTOSPEC
Baudot RTTY with Auto speed determination
Baudot F7BBN RTTY with Auto speed determination
COQUELET Mk I (13 tone) (Option "Specials")
COQUELET Mk II (8 tone) (Option "Specials")
CW with Auto speed determination (uses "Farnsworth" method)
DUP-ARQ ARTRAC
FAX 60, 90, 120, 240 LPM: 288, 352, 576 IOC B/W & 16 shade
FEC-A (with Error correction enabled)
FEC-A RAW (no Error correction)
GMDSS/DSC (Option "Specials")
HC-ARQ (Option "Specials")
HELLSCHREIBER
HNG-FEC (Option "Specials")
AX.25 Packet 300 and 1200 Baud
PACTOR, including ICRC and UNHCR variants
PICCOLO Mark VI (Option "Specials")
POL-ARQ
ROU-FEC/RUM-FEC (Option "Specials")
SI-FEC/FEC-S
SITOR-A
SITOR-A RAW
SITOR-B
SPREAD 11, 21, 51 (built into AUTOSPEC module)
SWED-ARQ/ARQ-SWED
SYNOP 'AAXX' and 'BBXX' decoding (Option "SYNOP")
TORG-10 & 11 (Option "Specials")
TWINPLEX
Analysis Tools: Signal Spectrum "Analyser" with high precision Baud Rate
and Shift measurement
Calibrated Signal Oscilloscope (user selectable settings)
Signal "Autocorrelation Raw" (on raw audio components)
Signal "Autocorrelation Mod" (on modulated components)
Signal "Autocorrelation Bit" (on bit pattern component)
Text screen based "rough and ready" baud speed indicator
Text screen based mark/space ratio bias dist. indicator
Graphical bit stream viewer (fully user selectable)
Text screen based bit stream viewer with output to disk
Character Analysis Simplex (for Simplex ARQ systems)
Character Analysis Duplex (for Duplex ARQ and FEC systems)
Auto Classification
Extras Required: IBM Compatible PC (80286 or 80386 CPU)
Mono or Colour Monitor
1 free serial port (for LF3 Interface connection)
Supplier: (US) Computer Aided Technologies, PO Box 18285,
Shreveport, LA 71138, USA Tel: 318 687-4444
(UK) Ntech Communications, 8 The Crescent,
Willingdon, East Sussex, BN20 9RN, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1323 483966
(NL) Hoka Electronics, Flessingsterrein 13,
NL-9665, BZ Oude Pekela, Netherlands
Tel: +31 5978 12327
Approx. Price: Package GBP USD
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Basic 329 595
Piccolo * 85
Coquelet * 85
HNG FEC, RUM FEC, TORG,
HC-ARQ * 115
Synoptic Decoder 65 85
Oscilloscope inc 85
Save to Disk File inc 85
Auto Classify inc 85
Pactor inc 35
Specials (all * above) 150
GMDSS/DCS 75
Post & Packing 10
UK Notes: Prices includes UK sales tax ("VAT") at 17.5%
inc - included in basic 499 price - not available
separately as "options".
* - all grouped together as one option called
"specials"
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Decoder: Hoka Code 30 (version 2.0)
Level: Comprehensive, VERY sophisticated decoder for Experts
Synopsis: Arguably the King of Decoders! The decoder
consists of a card which is inserted into a free 8
or 16 bit slot in an IBM compatible PC, together
with the decoding software on a 1.44Mb diskette.
The decoder board is high-quality, RF screened and
makes use of Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
techniques. Because of DSP technology, the Code 30
will deal with any traditional system plus complex
systems using Phase Shift Keying (PSK) and the like.
Its power and flexibility, due to DSP and software
based modules, means that many government agencies and
military surviellance units make use of the Code 30.
Modes Decoded: ARINC ANNEX10 Selcal (aircraft selcals)
ARQ6-70
ARQ6-90 & 98
ARQ-E
ARQ-N (built info ARQ-E module)
ARQ-E3
ARQ-M2-242/2 ch CCIR242
ARQ-M4-242/4 ch CCIR242 (Part of ARQ-M2-242 module)
ARQ-M2-342/2 ch CCIR342-2
ARQ-M4-342/4 ch CCIR342-2 (Part of ARQ-M2-242 module)
ARQ-S/SI-ARQ
ASCII (ITA-5/IRA)
AUTOSPEC
Baudot RTTY with Auto speed determination
Baudot F7BBN RTTY with Auto speed determination
COQUELET Mk I (13 tone) (Option "Specials")
COQUELET Mk II (8 tone) (Option "Specials")
CW with Auto speed determination (uses "Farnsworth" method)
DUP-ARQ ARTRAC
FAX 60, 90, 120, 240 LPM: 288, 352, 576 IOC B/W and
256 shade at 1024x768. Also Meteosat AM demod.
FEC-A (with Error correction enabled)
FEC-A RAW (no Error correction)
GMDSS/DSC (Option "Specials")
HC-ARQ (Option "Specials")
HELLSCHREIBER
HNG-FEC (Option "Specials")
AX.25 Packet 300 and 1200 Baud
PACTOR, including ICRC and UNHCR variants
PICCOLO Mark VI (Option "Specials")
POL-ARQ
ROU-FEC/RUM-FEC (Option "Specials")
SI-FEC/FEC-S
SITOR-A
SITOR-A RAW
SITOR-B
SPREAD 11, 21, 51 (built into AUTOSPEC module)
SWED-ARQ/ARQ-SWED
SYNOP 'AAXX' and 'BBXX' decoding (Option "SYNOP")
TIME (DCF77) - set PC date/time to DCF77 time.
TORG-10 & 11 (Option "Specials")
TWINPLEX
VHF Modes Decoded: ACARS/SITA
CCIR 1 Selcal (Option "VHF")
CCIR 7 Selcal (Option "VHF")
CCITT Selcal (Option "VHF")
CTCSS all standard frequencies (Option "VHF")
DCS (PL) all standard codes (Option "VHF")
DTMF (Option "VHF")
EEA Selcal (Option "VHF")
EIA Selcal (Option "VHF")
EURO Selcal (Option "VHF")
NATEL Selcal (Option "VHF")
Tone AutoClassification (Option "VHF")
Pocsag/Super Pocsag
VDEW Selcal (Option "VHF")
ZVEI 1 Selcal (Option "VHF")
ZVEI 2 Selcal (Option "VHF")
Demodulators: OOK, BFSK, BFEK, MFSK, MFEK (up to 40 tones), 2DPSK,
4DPSK, BPSK, QPSK, OQPSK (MSK). Diversity can also be
selected. Both input signals are sampled many times PER
ELEMENT and best signal chosen in real-time.
Analysis Tools: Signal Spectrum "Analyser" with high precision Baud Rate
and Shift measurement
Audio Oscilloscope with zoom function
Signal "Autocorrelation Raw" (on raw audio components)
Signal "Autocorrelation Mod" (on modulated components)
Signal "Autocorrelation Bit" (on bit pattern component)
Text screen based "rough and ready" baud speed indicator
Text screen based mark/space ratio bias dist. indicator
Graphical bit stream viewer (fully user selectable)
Text screen based bit stream viewer with output to disk
Character Analysis Simplex (for Simplex ARQ systems)
Character Analysis Duplex (for Duplex ARQ and FEC systems)
Auto Classification
High precision Audio Spectrum Analyser. 3 zoomed displays
down to +/-250Hz.
Audio Spectrum Waterfall display. 3 zoomed displays down
to +/-250Hz.
Phase Spectrum Analyser
Phase Oscilloscope
Phase Plane (aka "Vector scope")
Straddle (X tuning screen for FSK's)
Save raw digitized/sampled audio to Disk File - 7MB of
extended RAM equates to approx 15 minutes "record time"
Save Decoded text to Disk File
Alphabets (ITA2 variants):
Standard International
US Military
National Scandinavian
3rd shift Greak (Optional)
M19 Cyrillic (Optional)
M19 Latinized (Optional)
M2 3rd Shift Cyrillic (Optional)
M2 3rd Shift Latinized (Optional)
Hebrew (Optional)
Amateur upper/lower case
Arabic ATU-70 (Optional)
Arabic ATU-70 Latinized (Optional)
Arabic ATU-80 4th shift (Optional)
Arabic ATU-80 4th shift Latinized (Optional)
Farsi (Optional)
Extras Required: IBM Compatible PC (at least 80386 CPU - '486 recommended)
Mono or Colour Monitor
Suppliers: (UK) Ntech Communications, 8 The Crescent,
Willingdon, East Sussex, BN20 9RN, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1323 483966
(US) Computer Aided Technologies, PO Box 18285,
Shreveport, LA 71138, USA Tel: 318 636 1234
(NL) Hoka Electronics, Flessingsterrein 13,
NL-9665, BZ Oude Pekela, Netherlands
Tel: +31 5978 12327
Approx. Price: Package GBP
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Basic 2050
Synoptic Decoder 65
VHF 150
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5-A.2 Wavecom Decoders
Decoder: WaveCom W4010 (version 5)
Level: Comprehensive, intermediate level decoder
Synopsis: The first comprehensive decoder for the amateur as
well as professional user. Now being phased out in
favour of the more up-to-date W4050 but still
widely available on the second hand market. Again,
a self-contained unit requiring a composite monitor for
the control, and incoming text displays. Like its
W4100 bigger brother, this decoder again sports
just about every mode that is in regular use on HF
plus a good array of analysis tools.
Software and modes decoded are held in a number of
EPROMs contained in the machine, amking for simple update.
Modes Decoded: Baudot RTTY Auto speed determination
CW Auto speed determination
SITOR-A
SITOR-B
ASCII (ITA-5/IRA)
SI-ARQ
FEC-A
SI-FEC
AUTOSPEC
SWED-ARQ
ARQ-E
ARQ-E3
POL-ARQ
ARQ-M2
ARQ-M4
AX.25 Packet 300 and 1200 Baud
FAX 60, 90, 120, 240 LPM: 288, 352, 576 IOC
Analysis Tools: Speed/Baudrate Determination
IAS Baudrate determination
Shift Measurement
System Alphabet and Bit analysis
Unshift On Space (UOS)
Multiple Scroll Inhibit
Extras Required: Composite Video Monitor
Supplier: WaveCom Nachrichtentechnik AG, Badenerstrasse 122,
CH-8434, Kaiserstuhl, Switzerland. Tel: 1858 0200
Approx. Price: DM2,500 (excl. Tax)
CHF2,300 (excl. Tax)
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Decoder: WaveCom W4050 (Preliminary Info at March 1995)
Level: Comprehensive, VERY sophisticated decoder for Experts
Synopsis: Will this be the challenger to the Hoka Code 30 and
knock it off its throne as "King of Decoders"?
This decoder is expected to be released at any time
now and will basically be a new W4100. A new PC
control system is also planned to be available at
the same time as the decoder. Full use will be made
of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology allowing
for the decoding of traditional, and more complex
systems, like DPSK, QPSK etc. Otherwise just like
the W4100 with a very powerful suite of analysis
tools and modes that can be decoded.
Modes Decoded: Baudot RTTY Auto speed determination
CW Auto speed determination
SSTV
TORG-10 & 11
SITOR-A
SITOR-B
ASCII (ITA-5/IRA)
SI-ARQ
FEC-A
FEC-S
SI-FEC
SPREAD 11, 21, 51
AUTOSPEC
DUP-ARQ
TWINPLEX
ARQ-6-90 & 98
SWED-ARQ
ARQ-E
ARQ-E3
POL-ARQ
ARQ-M2
ARQ-M4
ARQ-N
PACTOR, including ICRC variants
Hellschreiber
Piccolo Mark VI and Mark 12
Coquelet Mark I
ROU-FEC/RUM-FEC
HC-ARQ
HNG-FEC
AX.25 Packet 300 and 1200 Baud
FAX 60, 90, 120, 240 LPM: 288, 352, 576 IOC
Meteosat Satellite FAX
Meteo Synoptic Decoder (Optional)
POCSAG
GOLAY
ATIS
FMS-BOS
INFOCALL
Analysis Tools: Fast Fourier Transform Speed/baudrate Determination
Real-Time Spectrum Analyser
IAS Baudrate determination
Fast Fourier Transform Shift Measurement
Autocorrelation of signal and data
System Alphabet and Bit analysis
Bit Length Analysis
Automatic Recognition of all systems decoded
Extras Required: VGA Monitor
Supplier: WaveCom Nachrichtentechnik AG, Badenerstrasse 122,
CH-8434, Kaiserstuhl, Switzerland. Tel: 1858 0200
Approx. Price: Unknown at time of writing.
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Decoder: WaveCom W4100 (version 2.5.09)
Level: Comprehensive, VERY sophisticated decoder for Experts
Synopsis: Until the Hoka Code 30 came along, this was
probably the decoder of choice for professional
monitors in military and government agencies. The
W4100 is a 19 inch rack mounting machine, self-contained
unit which requires a VGA monitor as a display. If
you want to build your own decoders, software can
be loaded into the machine via a front panel
mounted 3.5 inch disk drive. Like the Hoka
decoders, a comprehensive set of signal analysis
tools come as standard and the array of systems
that the machine can decode is equally impressive.
The display can also show text in English, Arabic,
Cyrillic, and Greek directly.
Modes Decoded: Baudot RTTY Auto speed determination
CW Auto speed determination
TORG-10 & 11
SITOR-A
SITOR-B
ASCII (ITA-5/IRA)
SI-ARQ
ALIS (RS-ARQ)
FEC-A
FEC-S
SI-FEC
SPREAD 11, 21, 51
AUTOSPEC
DUP-ARQ
TWINPLEX
ARQ-6-90 & 98
SWED-ARQ
ARQ-E
ARQ-E3
POL-ARQ
ARQ-M2
ARQ-M4
ARQ-N
PACTOR, including ICRC variants
Hellschreiber
Piccolo Mark VI and Mark 12
Coquelet Mark I
ROU-FEC/RUM-FEC
HC-ARQ
HNG-FEC
AX.25 Packet 300 and 1200 Baud
FAX 60, 90, 120, 240 LPM: 288, 352, 576 IOC
Meteosat Satellite FAX
Meteo Synoptic Decoder (Optional)
POCSAG
GOLAY
ATIS
FMS-BOS
INFOCALL
Analysis Tools: Fast Fourier Transform Speed/baudrate Determination
Real-Time Spectrum Analyser
IAS Baudrate determination
Fast Fourier Transform Shift Measurement
Autocorrelation of signal and data
System Alphabet and Bit analysis
Bit Length Analysis
Automatic Recognition of all systems decoded
Extras Required: VGA Monitor
Supplier: WaveCom Nachrichtentechnik AG, Badenerstrasse 122,
CH-8434, Kaiserstuhl, Switzerland. Tel: 1858 0200
Approx. Price: DM11,650 (excl. Tax)
CHF10,000 (excl. Tax)
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5-A.3 Universal Decoders
Decoder: Universal M400 (version 2)
Description: Entry level decoder for Beginners
Synopsis: An easy-to-use decoder with most of the common modes
found on both VHF, UHF and HF. Doesn't include CW
(morse) which is somewhat surprising.
Self-contained unit with a two line LCD display
providing for 40 characters of text, there is also
an 8000 character scrollable buffer which holds
incoming text for review later. Housed in metal
case. Universal Radio also supply an IBM computer
control and text display option called the CI-400
costing around USD100.
Modes Decoded: Baudot RTTY 45, 50, 57, 75, 100 Baud
Baudot RTTY 60, 66, 75, 100, 132 WPM
SITOR-A
SITOR-B
ASCII (ITA-5/IRA) 75, 110, 150 Baud
FEC-A 96, 144 Baud
FAX 120 LPM, 576 IOC
POCSAG
GOLAY
ACARS
DTMF 16 digits
CTCSS (PL) 41 standard tones
DCS (DPL) 104 standard codes
Analysis Tools: LED Indicators for Mark, Space, Input and Data
Extras Required: Graphics compatible parallel printer (for FAX)
Supplier: (US) Universal Radio, 6830 Americana Parkway,
Reynoldsburg, Ohio, OH 43068, USA Tel: 614 866 4267
(UK) Martin Lynch, 140-142 Northfield Avenue,
Ealing, London, W13 9SB, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 181 566 1120
Approx. Price: (US) USD400
(UK) GBP400 (Power Supply GBP20)
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Decoder: Universal M900-VF (version 2)
Discription: Entry level decoder for Beginners
Synopsis: Easy to use decoder that covers all the main HF
data modes. Basically an M400 unit without the VHF
stuff and without the self contained display. This
one does cover CW (Morse) though.
Modes Decoded: Baudot RTTY 45, 50, 75 Baud
Baudot RTTY 60, 66, 100 WPM
CW 6 to 35 WPM (auto speed determination)
SITOR-A
SITOR-B
FEC-A 96, 144 Baud
FAX 60, 120, 240 LPM,
288 or 576 IOC
Analysis Tools: LED Indicators for Mark, Space, Error, Data,
Squelch, and Limiter. User controls for
Normal/Reverse tones, Squelch setting, Change Case,
Shift Up, Shift Down and Unshift on Space (UOS).
Extras Required: Video Monitor (mono, composite video)
Graphics compatible parallel printer (for hard copy)
12V DC Power Supply
Supplier: (US) Universal Radio, 6830 Americana Parkway,
Reynoldsburg, Ohio, OH 43068, USA Tel: 614 866 4267
(UK) Martin Lynch, 140-142 Northfield Avenue,
Ealing, London, W13 9SB, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 181 566 1120
Approx. Price: (US) USD500
(UK) GBP530 (Power Supply GBP20)
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Decoder: Universal M1200
Level: Intermediate-level decoder for HF and VHF systems
Synopsis: This decoder is comes on a full-size PC card to be
inserted into an IBM compatible machine. The
control software is supplied on a 3.5 inch PC
diskette. Comprehensive on-screen status information
and basic diagnostics are included.
Modes Decoded: Baudot RTTY 20 to 250 Baud, auto speed determination
CW 5 to 90 WPM, auto speed determination
SITOR-A
SITOR-B
ASCII (ITA-5/IRA) 75, 110, 150, 300, 600, 1200 Baud
ARQ-M2 86, 96, 100 Baud
ARQ-M4 172, 192, 200 Baud
ARQ-E 48, 64, 72, 86, 96, 144, 192 Baud
ARQ-E3 48, 64, 72, 86, 96, 100, 192, 200 Baud
ARQ-6-90 200 Baud
FEC-A 96, 144, 192 Baud
FAX 60, 90, 120, 240 LPM: 288, 440 or 576 IOC
AX.25 Packet 300, 1200 baud
POCSAG
GOLAY
ACARS
CTCSS 41 standard frequencies
DCS (PL) 104 standard codes
Analysis Tools: On-screen tuning and staus information. Multiple
Scroll Inhibit, Over-print Inhibit, Automatic
Threshold Control, Databit and Literal modes.
False colour and zoom for FAX. Incoming text can
be saved to disk. User programmable memories and
on-screen datascope.
Extras Required: IBM compatible PC with VGA or EGA colour or mono monitor
Supplier: (US) Universal Radio, 6830 Americana Parkway,
Reynoldsburg, Ohio, OH 43068, USA Tel: 614 866 4267
(UK) Martin Lynch, 140-142 Northfield Avenue,
Ealing, London, W13 9SB, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 181 566 1120
Approx. Price: (US) USD400
(UK) GBP400
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Decoder: Universal M8000 (version 5)
Level: Professional-grade, sophisticated decoder for Experts
Synopsis: Stand-alone decoder much used by professional and
semi-professional monitoring agencies around the
world. Decodes just about anything that you'll
hear on VHF or HF, but not quite in the same league
as the Hoka PC-based systems or the Wavecom family.
Can be fully controlled by a computer or terminal.
Ten memories can be used to store favourite
operating settings. Housed in a standard 19 inch
rack mount cabinet.
Modes Decoded: Baudot RTTY 20 to 250 Baud, auto speed determination
CW (auto speed determination)
SITOR-A
SITOR-B
ASCII (ITA-5/IRA) 75, 110, 150, 300, 600, 1200 Baud
VFT (FDM) 8, 12, 16, or 24 channels
Piccolo 6 tone
ARQ-M2 86, 96, 100 Baud
ARQ-M4 172, 192, 200 Baud
ARQ-E 48, 64, 72, 86, 96, 144, 192 Baud
ARQ-E3 48, 64, 72, 86, 96, 100, 192, 200 Baud
ARQ-S 4, 5, 6, 7 character blocks
ARQ-6-90 200 Baud
SWED-ARQ 3, 9, 22 character blocks
FEC-A 96, 144, 192 Baud
FEC-S 96, 100, 144, 192, 200 Baud
FAX 60, 90, 120, 240 LPM: 288 or 576 IOC
AX.25 Packet 300, 1200 baud
PACTOR 100, 200 Baud
POCSAG
GOLAY
ACARS
Analysis Tools: Third shift Cyrillic alphabet can be printed
on-screen. Literal mode printing of data
received, databit mode, auto baudrate, tuning and shift
determination. Start printer when upto 3 matching
selcalls are received. On-screen tuning scope.
Screen print and screen saver. Multi-channel ARQ
surveillance function. Signal spectrum display.
User settable signal filters. Multiple scroll
inhibit and Unshift on Space. Built-in self test
functions. Display has on-screen tuning bars and
real-time clock.
Extras Required: VGA colour monitor (640x860 resolution or better)
Graphics compatible parallel printer (for FAX)
Supplier: (US) Universal Radio, 6830 Americana Parkway,
Reynoldsburg, Ohio, OH 43068, USA Tel: 614 866 4267
(UK) Martin Lynch, 140-142 Northfield Avenue,
Ealing, London, W13 9SB, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 181 566 1120
Approx. Price: (US) USD1400
(UK) GBP1300
*** NOTE *** Computer Aided Technologies produces a software program
COPYCAT-PRO
for This machine that will enable complete menu control.
Features included in this software are also the ability
to simultaneously control the M8000 along with many RADIOs
such as JRC's NRD525, NRD 535, Most Icom's including the
ICOM R71A, KENWOOD, Watkins Johnson and many Yaesu.
Databases of popular SW frequencies are also included
with the software program.