SDS100/SDS200: How to Decode ACARS w/SDS100?

[burneden]

Hello all, I am new to the forums and new to the SDS scanners and I was wondering if anyone has any insight as to decoding ACARS with these scanners. I haven't seen any posts of anyone doing this with their SDS and hope its not something too complex but in any case I'm willing to do whatever is necessary.

/burneden

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

The SDS100 doesn't have this capability natively. You could certainly connect an aux cable from scanner to your computer's soundcard but you'd probably get better results if you use an SDR. See wiki below for tips & decoding solutions

ACARS - The RadioReference Wiki

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[donc13]

Hello all, I am new to the forums and new to the SDS scanners and I was wondering if anyone has any insight as to decoding ACARS with these scanners. I haven't seen any posts of anyone doing this with their SDS and hope its not something too complex but in any case I'm willing to do whatever is necessary.

/burneden

ACARS are text, not audio, so... In my mind, of little to no value in a scanner.

There are lots of standalone methods

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