This information is stored on disk and retained from run to run:Ĭoastal stations with messages are also displayed on a map, which can be panned and zoomed as desired, along with the total number of messages from each station: Messages from coastal stations are also separately broken out into their own display, with a concise and easy to read single line format'Īnother window displays a table summary of all received transmissions from coastal stations, on a per frequency and total basis. The main window displays recently received messages along with a convenient and thoughtfully arranged user interface (click on any image below for a full sized version) with decodes from each frequency both separately shown as well as combined into one view: To using Black Cat GMDSS with detailed information about setup and use. Nils has also written a guide for setting up SDR Console for multi channel reception. Nils Schiffhauer (DK8OK) has a review with usage tips that may be helpful. It's available for Windows 8, 10, and 11 (Windows 7 is not supported) as well as macOS. You can change the color scheme and font type/size to your preferences.īlack Cat GMDSS is available for download and trial prior to purchase, so you can make sure it works correctly with your setup. Works great with SDR software and virtual audio cables! Run up to 8 GMDSS decoders in parallel at the same time, each tuned to a different frequency. Tune your HF / shortwave radio or SDR to a GMDSS/DSC frequency and feed the audio into your computer's sound card input, and start receiving andĭisplaying GMDSS/DSC transmissions in minutes.

A full featured program that decodes and displays Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) / Digital selective calling (DSC) transmissions, available for macOS and Windows.

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