Why Wait for the Weather?
Timewave FAX III is a package containing a small demodulator and DOS computer
software that lets you receive gray scale HF weather fax images. It also decodes
CW, RTTY, and NAVTEX messages. All you need is a SSB receiver and a
IBM-compatible computer. Once you buy FAX III, you can order the software-only
version of ACARS-the demodulator is the same.
Colorize Your Weather
Receive WeFax images
in 16 shades of gray, then colorize with the 256 color palette. Colorizing
allows you to decipher more information from received images. You can then
export the grayscale or color images to .PCX or .GIF graphic file extension for
use in other programs.
Fax Station Database
A Fax Station Database
is included with Timewave FAX III. You can keep a log of stations heard and
update the database whenever you want. Once a station is in the database, you
can quickly and easily search the entire database by names, country, or time.
Automatic Reception
Timewave FAX III enables
a computer to drive computer controllable receivers, allowing frequency
switching of the receiver for unattended capture of complex schedules. This
feature coupled with the fax station database makes unattended captures a snap.
Just choose stations from the database, put them in a schedule, and go do
something else. When you come back, Timewave FAX III will have captured the
transmissions you need.
Upgrades Available
If you have Timewave FAX
or Timewave FAX II, you can fully upgrade to Timewave FAX III. Here's a bonus,
the demodulator used for ACARS and Timewave FAX III are the same. So, once you
buy Timewave FAX III, you can just just order the software only version of
ACARS.
On-Screen Tuning Indicator
A tuning
indicator is present at all times while receiving an image. You can adjust the
tuning of the signal and immediately see the results. You don't have to stop
receiving an image to adjust tuning as with other WeFax receiving programs.
Manipulate Images
Once an image is received
you can manipulate it right in Timewave FAX III. You can zoom, invert, flip,
rotate, mirror, scroll, and crop images. Plus you can colorize images and export
them as graphic files!
Easy Installation
The demodulator simply
plugs into the serial port on your computer-no TNC is required. The circuitry
for demodulation is housed in the included demodulator. A shielded audio cable
plugs into a COM port on your computer and into your HF receiver's external
speaker output. The connector has a female DB-25 connector on one side to
interface with your computer's COM 1-4 port. On the other side is a male DB-25
connector so you can "daisy-chain" and avoid tying up a COM port.
Requirements
Requires an IBM-compatible
computer and a general coverage HF SSB receiver. VGA monitor required for
optimum gray scale and colorized fax display. Works with EGA and CGA monitors,
but with reduced grays and colors displayed. No Amateur Radio License is needed.
No TNC is needed.
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