I am looking to use dmrdecode with DSD+. I have DSD+ going with HDSDR ok but don't understand how to install or use dmrdecode with dsd+. I downloaded a zip file that was posted here some years ago but there are several files and I don't see how to run an exe file so maybe i am supposed to cut and paste files. Is this still the best program for decoding dmr? Any advice or tips much appreciated thanks!
Seeking dmrdecode advice
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DSD+ decodes DMR natively without the need of additional software as long as you have the DMR decode option checked here:
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What is it you want to do here?
If only listening to the voice traffic is what interests you, then DSD+ will suffice in most cases.
DSD+ comes in two versions:
- Free: Public version (the one you are using)
- Paid: Fastlane. (see end of DSDPlus.txt file in public version archive for info on how to purchase it)
The public version is very old and contains many differences (features and bugs) to the Fastlane version.
dmrdecode does not decode audio and contains bugs and has not been maintained in years.
To run it (the .jar file), you need the JAVA runtime libraries installed.
If you are using a RTL dongle, then use DSD+ with FMP. (included with DSD+) This the way to go.
- Using SDR#, HDSDR or other pragrams can interfere with decoding if DSP is not disabled in them.
- FMP is the receiver part of DSD+ (which DSD+ is the decoder).
- FMP and DSD+ are design to work together.
If only listening to the voice traffic is what interests you, then DSD+ will suffice in most cases.
DSD+ comes in two versions:
- Free: Public version (the one you are using)
- Paid: Fastlane. (see end of DSDPlus.txt file in public version archive for info on how to purchase it)
The public version is very old and contains many differences (features and bugs) to the Fastlane version.
dmrdecode does not decode audio and contains bugs and has not been maintained in years.
To run it (the .jar file), you need the JAVA runtime libraries installed.
If you are using a RTL dongle, then use DSD+ with FMP. (included with DSD+) This the way to go.
- Using SDR#, HDSDR or other pragrams can interfere with decoding if DSP is not disabled in them.
- FMP is the receiver part of DSD+ (which DSD+ is the decoder).
- FMP and DSD+ are design to work together.
Sorry about that, I'm running the paid Fastlane version & forgot about the lack of menu bar in the public release. Nonetheless, as shown in your 2nd screenshot, DMR/MOTOTRBO decoding is enabled
Ok good advice on Fastlane I will get it if you say it is stable, it says on the site it has beta/bug aspects to it so I shied away from it. Apologies for going down the rabbit hole on dmrdecode, I think my issues are around using the free DSD+ version.
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If conventional DMR (non-trunking) is all you want, then the current public version of DSD+ should be enough.
DSD+ collects talkgroups in the "DSDPlus.groups" file. (open it with notepad)
DSD+ collects radio ids in the "DSDPlus.radios" file. (open it with notepad)
Any entries will be on lines starting with "DMR"
The line format used is documented at top of each of those files.
DSD+ collects talkgroups in the "DSDPlus.groups" file. (open it with notepad)
DSD+ collects radio ids in the "DSDPlus.radios" file. (open it with notepad)
Any entries will be on lines starting with "DMR"
The line format used is documented at top of each of those files.
thewraith2008
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I am not the same person (He has not been active on this forum for 5+ years)
We all started at the beginning.
I would get the public DSD+ going first to see if it meets your needs.
In any case DSD+ Fastlane is money well spent and you can grow into it.
Just follow instructions given in:
snippet from DSDPlus.txt said:
Many people have done this and it's been OK.
If it doesn't, just reverse it in PayPal.
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Don't forget to program in the timeslot (normally TS1) and colour code as well!.
What is the best way to decode trunked signals? I have seen set ups with two dongles/two antennas then I also saw piece of trunking hardware, a small box with a stubby uhf looking antenna on it at www.starsandstripes4sale.com/DigitalTrunkingRadios.html so i didn't know if that was in addition to the two dongles/antenna or not. If you could just point me in the right direction that would be much appreciated.
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I highly discourage you from buying from that seller. I may happen to know someone who has purchased from their eBay store. What that person conveyed to me was that it was a questionable crafted project box with NuElec SDR dongles in it with botched LEDs soldered/glued onto the PCB and a shoddy antenna bnc connector soldered onto the casing as well. Not to mention, you MIGHT need a tin-foil hat if you keep reading that website.
Here is a sample of the craft, if you don't believe me. Make your own judgment.
RTL-SDR radio receiver (TCXO) RTL2832U + R820T2 Fan/Thermal cooled unit | eBay
Sold for SDR radio programs. Keep it cooler! Works well with SDRSharp, HDSDR, Unitrunker and DSDPlus (FAST LANE) programs and other supported software. This unit is a modified DVB-T USB dongle tuned for Software Designed Radio purposes, including upgraded crystal demodulator, capacitors and...
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