FT8 Decoder is a utility app developed by HotPaw Productions. Available for $3.99, it was updated to v1.00 on July 07, 2022, and currently holds a 4.67 out of 5 rating based on 6 reviews. Before downloading, make sure your device has at least 1 MB of free space and runs Android 13.5+ or iOS 14.5+.
Video: FT8 Decoder Overview
Description
An FT8 decoder. FT8 is a weak signal digital mode, currently very popular in the amateur radio HF shortwave bands.
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User Reviews and Ratings
★★★★★Good Value and intro to Digital Modes
Amazingly this little ap works as intended on both my iPhone and ipad. About as simple as you can get and excellent for occasional decoding and demonstrating😊
★★★★★Finally!
I’ve been a long-time supporter of HotPaw’s ham apps—namely rtl_tcp SDR and MorseDecodr—and I was thrilled to find this FT8 modem on the App Store. I can’t wait to see how the app improves over time. One feature I’d *love* to see added is native Hermes Lite 2 SDR integration. This was included in the ft8d beta, and is currently included in rtl_tcp SDR. The HL2 is my primary station rig, and it’s a joy being able to operate it from an iOS device on my LAN.
Keep up the great work, Ron!
73 de K9T
★★★☆☆Digirig not supported
Sooooo, yes this program works, as in it decodes. FT8 audio, and makes ft8 noise out. So it is then up to you to get some cables and make it work with your radio. For what this costs I wish I could get my money back it was a gamble to see if it would work with a DigiRig, sadly it doesn’t. (Missed opportunity) oh well.
