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FSK decoder for PDW
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 6:58 pm
by Scannersplitterguy
NO LONGER AVAILABLE!
Hi all,
Please take a look at my latest creation.
Cost is $49. Postage within Australia is $9.
PM me if you need to know more.
This is a 2-level FSK decoder.
It plugs into your PC's 9-pin serial port (COM 1) and a suitable receiver via 3.5mm mono plug.
It will only run under Windows XP. You will also need PDW software (available free on the net or I can supply).
I can supply a decoder to connect to a headphone/speaker output OR via a discriminator tap on your scanner/receiver.
Please specify which version you want.
The two versions look identical, a couple of components are changed internally.
These units are built and tested by myself (a radio/electronics tech with 30 years experience).
Re: FSK decoder for PDW
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 7:05 pm
by rochedalescan
Is there any difference between using one of these and the sterio/mono ? cables ? or is it just the other way of doing it ?
Re: FSK decoder for PDW
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 7:08 pm
by Scannersplitterguy
The data is generally completely error-free when you use a decoder.
Using the soundcard with either a mono or stereo cable works well, but can be tricky to set up. And, it ties your soundcard up too.
Re: FSK decoder for PDW
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 9:56 pm
by alinco21
Good stuff, I got a level 4 years ago out of Denmark, for a bit more $$.
will look and see if I need a level 2 as well.
be in touch.
Re: FSK decoder for PDW
Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 12:19 pm
by Scannersplitterguy
Thanks, alinco
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Re: FSK decoder for PDW
Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 2:20 pm
by Phantom
Shame there is no way you couldn't fit inline with a USB connection or something similar as some computers (especially laptops) nowdays don't have a serial connection
looks great as I would like to free up the soundcard however I can't find anything suitable for my laptops
Re: FSK decoder for PDW
Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 2:43 pm
by Stretch
Yeah Dave, anyway it could be modded to have a USB connection??? I'm thinking no coz sound can't pass through the usb can it
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Re: FSK decoder for PDW
Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 3:04 pm
by Scannersplitterguy
No, it's not designed for USB.
I don't think a USB to Serial adaptor works either, unfortunately.
Re: FSK decoder for PDW
Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 3:24 pm
by Stretch
Yeah didn't think so.
I'll be in touch as well
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Re: FSK decoder for PDW
Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 3:32 pm
by Stretch
Quick question, what is the difference between a level 2 and a level 4???
Re: FSK decoder for PDW
Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 4:07 pm
by bodyguard
Stretch wrote:Quick question, what is the difference between a level 2 and a level 4???
LEVEL 2 IS Pocsag
level 4 is flex/pocsag
Re: FSK decoder for PDW
Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 9:52 pm
by Stretch
Cheers
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Re: FSK decoder for PDW
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 11:30 pm
by Tuk Tuk
orangepeel wrote:Shame there is no way you couldn't fit inline with a USB connection or something similar as some computers (especially laptops) nowdays don't have a serial connection
looks great as I would like to free up the soundcard however I can't find anything suitable for my laptops
Probably is this your solution;
RS-232 Interface and atleast
PDW version 3.0, to make it work.
greetings from the NL...
Tuk Tuk
Re: FSK decoder for PDW
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2017 7:11 pm
by Morris
Thanks for the links, Tuk Tuk.
Re: FSK decoder for PDW
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2020 1:31 pm
by Scannersplitterguy
Hi all,
I am no longer building these decoders. Most PC's don't have a serial port anymore, plus I simply don't have the time these days.