Decoders
Weather fax
Weather charts from coast stations, drawn line by line in USB.
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What it does #
Coast stations send weather charts as fax over shortwave. The decoder draws the chart line by line while it arrives.
Where to find it #
Tune a fax station in USB on Home. The Weather fax card appears while a fax station is in the audio.
Controls #
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Start now | Starts a chart now. Use it if you tuned in during a chart. |
| Save now | Saves the chart so far and ends it there. |
Tips #
- Charts take 10 to 20 minutes. Tuned in during one? Press Start now.
- Finished charts are saved in Pictures, in a folder called Weather fax, and appear in the History in the Library.
Limits #
Needs a receiver that reaches HF.