fldigi
by W1HKJ & Associates
Free open-source sound card modem for amateur radio that sends and receives digital modes such as PSK31, RTTY, CW and Olivia.
Operating system: Windows
Publisher: W1HKJ & Associates
Release : fldigi 1.0.3
Antivirus check: VirusTotal report
Fldigi (Fast Light Digital modem program) is a free and open-source program which allows an ordinary computer's sound card to be used as a two-way data modem. This software is mostly used by amateur radio operators who connect the microphone and headphone connectors of an amateur or FM radio to the computer's sound card.
Features:
- Supports CW, PSK, RTTY, MFSK, Olivia, Contestia, DominoEX, THOR, MT63 and other modes
- Can offer an alternative to VHF peer-to-peer Winlink together with flmsg and flarq
- Uses a low-cost sound card interface between an FM radio and the computer
- Can switch between voice and digital modes quickly
- Waterfall display, macros, a logbook and rig control through flrig or Hamlib
Lets radio amateurs exchange digital messages locally during emergencies over simplex and repeaters using only a sound card.
Windows XP or later
Sound card connected to the radio
Transceiver with PTT, CAT or VOX keying
Sound card connected to the radio
Transceiver with PTT, CAT or VOX keying
PROS
Supports a wide variety of digital modes for amateur radio.
Waterfall display with detailed signal and decoding information.
Works well on a range of operating systems, including Linux.
Waterfall display with detailed signal and decoding information.
Works well on a range of operating systems, including Linux.
CONS
Steep learning curve for non-tech savvy individuals.
The main window is dense with small controls.
Requires a radio interface and careful audio level setup.
The main window is dense with small controls.
Requires a radio interface and careful audio level setup.
fldigi 1.0.3
(6.56 MB)
fldigi 4.1.06
(5.84 MB)
