Inmarsatdecoder.com full version
Hi all,
Has you've read from Hermann-s, the full ver of this decoder is available. I've also bought it (price around 100euro with electronic delivery) and can confirm that it does in fact decode all of the current inmarsat-C frame types, it parses documents like pdf, xls, doc etc, and logs messages by their mobile earth station ID if you so wish. The decoder is also very good with low level signals, and can perfectly decode signals that you'll barely be able to copy in the speaker. This may mean that its possible to use 'crappy' preamps like the satellite TV in line amplifiers, coupled to a helix antenna and small dish. With the current strength of inmarsat downlinks, nothing more than a wet bit of string is really needed for an antenna.
I hope this info is useful, as hermann-s also mentioned, you can also visit the hearsat.org IRC chat room if u want to know more about it from users etc. Note: obviously you should check to make sure receiving this stuff isn't illegal where you live...
regards,
Paul
www.uhf-satcom.com.