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Review Summary For : Fldigi - Digital Mode software
Reviews: 98MSRP: free
Description:
A digital mode program for PSK31, RTTY, and many other operating modes. Available as free & open source software, coded in C++ for Linux.
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.w1hkj.com/Fldigi.html
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35984.5
N7KFD Rating: 2014-06-29
Works great with Ubuntu Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I'm not a Microsoft fan so I run Ubuntu (Linux spin-off) on my laptop. I've been using FLDigi for a little over a year now and have had no problems with it. It easily interfaced with my Kenwood TS-480 and I've made countless contacts on digital modes.

I've noticed several reviewers say it's not stable, although I can't speak for the Windows version, the Linux version is solid as a rock. No problems here and I plan to keep using it for a long time.
KE7MU Rating: 2014-06-29
Works Great Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Installed it on my MAC and worked Field Day on PSK. After my radio (IC-7200 USB input) was configured correctly I had zero problems and worked hundreds of stations, all my wife heard was a clicking sound from my mouse ( no curse words of frustration ). All this and it is FREE. I haven't discovered or used all the features, but basic PSK works great.

73"s
ZS6DX Rating: 2014-06-29
Stiil useless on win7 Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
The fact that it intermittently refuses to start on win 7 has NOTHING to do with bad cables or technical expertise.

It is a compatibility issue with windows 7 and I now see the same with windows 8. Something that should be sorted out by the programmer.

Free is great! But if it is not reliable it is useless.....
WY4J Rating: 2014-06-28
It Works and is FREE Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Don't know what's the beef with some folks here. This piece of software works great.

I have used it with Windows XP and now with Windows 7 and have never had an issue. I have downloaded and used paid software and saw no difference except the cost. Yes, one might do one thing that you like specially well but if this is worth 100 buck to you then go ahead and spend it. Overall, it might not be the fanciest, prettiest with all the bells and whistles of a commercial product but it does what you want it do do and that's okay in my book.

Before you trash a product it might be a good idea to brush up your technical skills and blame your own shortcomings and not the product. Fldigi does everything is supposed to do. Did I also mention that it's "FREE."
KG4RUL Rating: 2014-06-27
No Problems Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have run FLDIGI and the associated programs in the NBEMS suite on a WIN XP desktop and laptop and a WIN 7 desktop and notebook with no problems at all. The ONLY difficulties I have had were with the USB drivers for my USB to RS232 cable with my WIN 7 machine - not an FLDIGI problem.
W5HYN Rating: 2014-04-21
FLDIGI does FSK Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I second all the good reviews. Also I would like to add that FLDIGI can do real FSK for RTTY. All you need is a good sound card that can accept tones on the right stereo channel and convert to keyed voltage. Then configure FLDIGI to send FSK on the right channel. The microham Digi Keyer II is an example of a card that will do this.
KE5AKG Rating: 2014-04-17
would be the best if it only had fsk Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Fldigi could be the ultimate digital modes suite...it supports all the common digital modes except JT65 and JT9, and adds the option for error-corrected HF digital with flarq and jpskmail. It is also extensively configurable. It should have 5 stars, but there is one very severe flaw: Lack of fsk.
True fsk is a must for serious RTTY, especially under weak signal conditions. All modern rigs have this option. AFSK is nothing but a very weak crutch, and responsible for so many distorted, splattering RTTY signals that are a problem for everyone. I regard fldigi as the best overall program for psk and other narrowband digital modes, bot not really useable for RTTY due to the inexplicable lack of fsk.
W5UY Rating: 2014-02-13
I love this program after using MIxW from its inception Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
After many years with "alternatives," I found fldigi and never looked back! Installation was straight forward---just follow the screens exactly.
There is two levels of help available---one being a very well done manual as well as an instruction manual for beginners. I have it running on Windows 8.1 PRO and interfaced with Log4OM. A super pair!- With an unbeatable price (for both!)You owe it to yourself to give them a try.
KC9CS Rating: 2014-02-12
Versatile program! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I have tried all the modem programs out there. I was looking for one that was a replacement for the dated MixW and I found this program. Installation was easy, although the set up took a bit of time just to find the proper settings. Once I had found the proper software and CAT control settings I was able to use the program. One feature I really enjoy is the number of macros that can be set up. The display is easily configurable to anyone's liking and I was able to set up the screen similar to some of the other programs I have used. This program even has a feature similar to CW Skimmer that allows the program to look at a number of different stations across the the band width simultaneously. This feature allows one to look at a number of different conversations going on simultaneously, as it prints out the text from a number of different signals. This is an open source and free program, just amazing in its versatility, and I think it will replace a number of different programs I have currently on my computer system. Macros are able to be set up so that you can link macros together in order to put together an entire conversation. I highly recommend this program.
WZ3O Rating: 2014-01-14
Great NBEMS, Narrow Band Emergency Messaging Software Time Owned: more than 12 months.
As a stand alone program, it's great for ARES & RACES communication needs. Has FEMA standard ICS forms, that can be pre-filled and used for group distribution with delivery confirmation. Great for passing volumes of traffic and having hard copy availability.

As a "recreational" program, it's good but not great.....although it's constantly evolving with added features.

Still it warrants a 5, given its flexibility and ease of use.