Mscan Meteo

Mscan Meteo is a professional software application whose purpose is to help you decode FAX, NAVTEX and RTTY signals, make VOICE recordings and view GRIB files. The transmissions include meteorological information like weather charts and forecasts.

In order to start receiving data, you need to connect the line (or recorder) output of your SSB receiver to the microphone input of your PC.

The utility delivers a well-structured suite of features. However, it comes packed with a comprehensive set of configuration settings so you need to dedicate some of your time to learn how to make the most out it. A help manual is included in the package in case you have questions regarding the configuration settings.

Mscan Meteo makes it easier for you to switch between FAX, NAVTEX, RTTY and VOICE panel. Each of the aforementioned options comes with its own set of commands for visualizing the meteorological information.

You can make use of a spectrum for checking out the received audio signal and signal quality. FAX data can be analyzed by rotating the images to different angles and zooming in or out of them. Plus, you can receive fax images on different frequencies, as well as NAVTEX and RTTY messages.

The tool comes packed with a built-in photo viewer that helps you open and analyze graphic files, such as previously stored FAX images and GRIB files.

The utility gives you the possibility to disable the Windows screensaver and tweak advanced settings, like save messages to plain text file format, switch to debug mode, and set the FAX and NAVTEX/RTTY center frequency.

What’s more, you can select the type of interface, namely PTC-II(e/Pro), HariFax IV, HariFax 1/2/3, or sound card, view and edit worldwide NAVTEX, RTTY, FAX and VOICE stations, control stations with the aid of a built-in timer, as well as connect to different receivers and set the frequency, mode and line output volume.

There are several settings related to FAX data, such as delete images older than a custom number of days, export photos to GIF file format, and opt for an automatic or manual slant correction mode. NAVTEX parameters can be tweaked by selecting the exact stations that you want to monitor, removing old messages, and playing sound notifications upon warnings.

RTTY options allow you to filter messages by geographical areas. Plus, you can automatically get rid of old RTTY and VOICE messages, and create custom notes with details about the frequencies and transmission schedule.

The final verdict is that Mscan Meteo represents a reliable software solution when it comes to decoding and visualizing FAX, NAVTEX and RTTY transmissions received with an SSB receiver or radio, and is suitable especially for advanced users.