FT8RX - FT8 Decoder
FT8RX - FT8 Decoder
Everyone
Sascha Wittkowski
FT8 Decoder for Amateur Radio


Average Rating

4.4


Number of Ratings

82


Number of Downloads

1K+


Contains Ads

False


In-App Purchases

False


Install Fee

$2.99


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About FT8RX - FT8 Decoder

Disclaimer This app "FT8RX" enables your phone to decode the digital ham radio mode "FT8". It only decodes, it's not an encoder, you can only listen. If you don't know about FT8 I recommend getting familiar with WSJT-X from Joe Taylor first, which is also free. You may ... read more

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User Reviews

Jim Seaman Jim Seaman
12
Thursday, May 19, 2022

Tried just for fun and SURPRISE!! It actually works. It causes your phone to quickly use up the battery but I supposed that's because it works the processor pretty hard. It would be nice if it did a bit more like offer to show the country of the transmitting party or maybe display the grid location on a map. But it is fun just as it is. Make sure you give it access to your device's microphone and place it close to your radio's speaker. Adjust the radio's volume as needed. One other suggestion is to not clear the waterfall after each transmission period - maybe just draw a line across it to show the current incoming signals.

Sascha Wittkowski
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Hi Jim, thanks for your elaborate review! Have you tried clicking on the Maidenhead locator? It'll open Google Maps with the corresponding grid location. Thanks for all the remarks, I'll keep them in mind! Best Regards, Sascha
Krystian Wojtkowski Krystian Wojtkowski
0
Monday, January 20, 2025

Great for decoding at the FT8 watering holes. Had used the mic and had it listening in on my PL-660 without an external antenna. It was decodingnthem all without problem! Excellent app, well worth the purchase for when you can't have a laptop around. Thank you for the awesome app!

David Davidson David Davidson
20
Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Ok this worked first try. But you cant use it in landscape mode?? Really. I have a rack mounted tablet I would love to use this with. But can't do wide screen.. that part sucks.also this wont work on Amazon fire tablet. That sucks to. But works great on other devices Edited

Ian “ToTheMax” Grody Ian “ToTheMax” Grody
29
Monday, June 14, 2021

Sweet as a nut. Was having a hard time trying to get WSJT-X running on my Android (chroot, proot, Termux) with no joy. Came across this little gem and gave it a go. Worth the pennies. Couple with SDRTouch and the SDRTouch driver and you can decode FT8 right there on your Android, without root or mods. Thank you!

colin denton colin denton
12
Saturday, March 13, 2021

I came across this app via the videos from the official shortwave channel on utube, I have been a short wave listener for a good many years (always trawling the bands ) i have now purchased the app and boy has that opened up a digital world to me so far had excellent results on 20,40,60 80,& 160 meters would recommend the app to any one interested in our hobby .Ps the bands are not dead .

Sascha Wittkowski
Sunday, May 16, 2021
Hi Colin, your words are very motivating, thank you so much! Best Regards, Sascha.
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