ALE Decoding software

[Saint]

Is there a FREE software Program that decodes ALE soundings and saves the sounding and the frequency the sounding was picked up on, I do not want to buy software just to have this. I want to help people out but do not want to spend money just for this reason, I want to be able to scan a list of HF frequencies and have the program save the sounding and frequency, I know the other software programs do this, but you have to buy the software, I am looking for a FREEWARE program just to do this.
Steve

 

[W8WCA]

Multipsk and Sorcerer seem to be favored
I always liked PC-ALE also.

Multipsk - i am not sure what it will do in the "free" version

 

[Saint]

You have to buy their software for The software to save the frequency And the sounding

 

[W8WCA]

Thanks - I was just trying to find that info!

 

[Saint]

Yeah I just thought I'd try to help people out with the soundings but I don't want to go and buy the software just to do that

 

[ka3jjz]

Look at the Decoding Software section of...

Automatic Link Establishment (2G ALE) - Signal Identification Wiki

Automatic Link Establishment, 2G ALE (Official designation MIL-STD-188-141A and/or MIL-STD-188-141B (Appendix A)) is the current standardized method of establishing connections between radio operators. Also known as FED-STD 1045, FED-STD 1049, and STANAG 5066.

www.sigidwiki.com

Everything from free to super-expensive is listed here....Mike

 

[Saint]

Look at the Decoding Software section of...

Automatic Link Establishment (2G ALE) - Signal Identification Wiki

Automatic Link Establishment, 2G ALE (Official designation MIL-STD-188-141A and/or MIL-STD-188-141B (Appendix A)) is the current standardized method of establishing connections between radio operators. Also known as FED-STD 1045, FED-STD 1049, and STANAG 5066.

www.sigidwiki.com

Everything from free to super-expensive is listed here....Mike

Thank you for the link I checked out all the freeware programs and see none that save frequency and sounding unless I missed something, you would have to buy a software program to do this.
Steve

 

[W8WCA]

I was thinking that can be done with PC-ALE (When you have a Rig it supports)

But it has been too long!

I will do some looking tonight my Radio computer is offline so cannot check from work today.

 

[Saint]

PC-ALE is a paid program. I was looking for a freeware program
Steve

 

[dlwtrunked]

PC-ALE is a paid program. I was looking for a freeware program
Steve

No, PC-ALE is freeware. You must be thinking of Blackcat ALE>

 

[Saint]

No, PC-ALE is freeware. You must be thinking of Blackcat ALE>

Your right I get confused there are so many
Steve

 

[Saint]

I have been playing with PC-ALE Software and have it up and running, I received two soundings that are from, FEMA But the PC-ALE Software did not save the frequency on the sounding line. Does anyone know how to get the software to save the frequency in the sounding line???
Steve

 

[W8WCA]

You have to have it set up with your rig.
Not just the audio to it.
Been too busy lately to fire up my radio computer and check PC-ALE

 

[Saint]

I'm trying to set it up with SDRplay RSPdx receiver but can't find any information to walk me through the setup. I made QRG file with the frequencies in it and I see the PC-ALE Software scanning it but that's as far as I have gotten.
Steve

 

[W8WCA]

Ref PC-ALE

I do not see any new stuff or SDR's

Look in Configuration --> MIL_STD-188-141A Options Then Radio Type

 

[Saint]

Ref PC-ALE

I do not see any new stuff or SDR's

Look in Configuration --> MIL_STD-188-141A Options Then Radio Type

Yes I set it up for Kenwood,
Steve

 

[MikeTheListener]

Sorcerer is able to decode ALE, the software can record signals and store the evaluated data.
Moreover, Sorcerer is free and available on the net. I use this software to decode ALE and I am
very satisfied with its performance (especially since this program costs nothing).

73 MIke

 

[ka3jjz]

Apart from the UDXF reflector on groups.io, there are a few more places you can try to get support...

This has tips on using Sorcerer for ALE decoding

ALE - The RadioReference Wiki

wiki.radioreference.com

I'm not sure how much use these would be, but here they are;

Log into Facebook

Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know.

www.facebook.com

PC-ALE groups.io Group

Support group for PC-ALE v1.08 and later. The open web site where PC-ALE is also available is at: http://www.n2ckh.com/PC_ALE_FORUM/

groups.io

The UDXF has hundreds of ALE logs every month. I don't doubt that you would find the help you need, but these look to be good alternatives. I also wouldn't ignore the SDRPlay tech support group or their community forum for additional leads.

Mike

 

[ka3jjz]

As mentioned on the UDXF reflector (use the search tool to find it), Sigmira does indeed copy ALE even though the website and manual don't mention it (I understand there is a button called 'M141' on the GUI for this). It is supposed to support the RSP devices, and it's free

Though this isn't free this also deserves a look as there is a free version you can try before you buy. There are also 3 support article links on this page that may be worth reading. You get what you pay for....see what you get when you do a little homework?? (hint hint)

Black Cat ALE

ALE Automatic Link Establishment decoding app for Windows and macOS

blackcatsystems.com

Mike

 

[Saint]

I would like to thank everyone for their input and trying to help me with the information you are providing, I think I will give Sorcerer software a try and see what this will do for me, again thanks everyone for your help.
Steve