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Weatherfax
The trusty VHF radio can get you the basic forecast in voice form but to get
the detailed data of weather systems and seas conditions, weatherfax using SSB
signals is very useful.
Best Pick ==> Xaxero Weather Fax 2000
The best pick of the packages is Xaxero Weather Fax 2000 software. This is the one
we have hooked into out Icom HF receiver. Here is a sample image:
It is easy to use and here is a full list of features:
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WeatherFax
2000 features direct software control for the most popular HF SSB radios.
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It offers crisper images than the
best dedicated weatherfax receiver by using a microprocessor in the
demodulator (included) that frees your computer for other work.
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Locate the station in your area
quickly and easily by pointing at your region on the map. Extensive database
of stations, times and frequencies.
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On-line context-sensitive help for
understanding and decoding weather maps and photographs.
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Excellent tutorial. Sample sound
clips pinpoint how to get the most out of your radio and weather maps.
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Easily print pictures and maps in
color or black and white.
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Also decodes navigational telex
(NAVTEX) and TELEX.
Features:
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Allows for multi-tasking. You can let your computer do other tasks such
as navigation while WeatherFax 2000 is gathering the weather information.
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Unattended operation either by timer or by scheduler.
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On screen tuning indicator allows you to monitor incoming signals, adjust
configuration and more while the weatherfax is being received.
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Picture rolling, negative image and histogram equalization.
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Supports Weather Fax 60, 90 (win95), 120, 240 LPM IOC 288 and 576.
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Supports fax tones 1500-2300 Hz and 600-900 Hz.
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Supports TELEX, Baudot 45, 50, 75 and 100 bauds
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Supports FED / NAVTEX and Morse code up to 30 wpm.
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Clipboard support for image and text copying, printing and preview.
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Integrated SQL Database for unattended fax scheduling.
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Supports ICOM M802, M710, M700PRO, PCR100/1000, and LOWE HF150 radios
via second COM port.
Minimum System Configuration:
• 386 20 MHz+ computer running Microsoft Windows™ 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, or
XP.
• SVGA graphics strongly recommended.
• SSB or Ham general coverage receiver or transceiver
Editions:
WeatherFax 2000 USB Demodulator Edition (requires Windows 2000 or XP and a
USB port) $199
WeatherFax 2000 Sound Card Edition (includes an audio cable with noise
isolator) $149
WeatherFax 2000 for PTC (requires an SCS PTC radio modem or TNC, no additional
cabling) $99
NOTE: The PTC Edition does not decode NAVTEX or TELEX – these decoders are
built into the PTC radio modem
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