[Ham-Mac] MultiMode OSX 5.3.0 Released

[Chris Smolinski]

Black Cat Systems is pleased to announce that 
version 5.3.0 of MultiMode OSX has been released. 
This update to MultiMode includes the following:

Support for keying CW transmitter now using a serial port.
Can switch between DTR/RTS for PTT/CW keying in preferences.
Shortened delay when switching to receive mode.
Option-T (Ý) in a macro switches to transmit mode.
Added menu item to select main window.
Sped up Hellschreiber mode display updates.
Fixed bug that could cause File->Save Text As... to not work.
Fixed ALE mode tone display indicators.
Fixed bug that prevented Macro window from being 
refreshed when program brought back from 
background.

Complete information about MultiMode OSX and 
downloads may be obtained from 
http://www.blackcatsystems.com/software/multimodeOSX.html

MultiMode is an application which allows your 
Macintosh to decode and transmit several 
different modes of non-voice communication often 
heard on shortwave and ham radio. It is the only 
program of its kind for the Macintosh,rivaling 
commercial packages for the PC platform costing 
hundreds of dollars. It is ideal for amateur 
radio operators, shortwave radio listeners, and 
other radio enthusiasts.

MultiMode allows you to decode and display morse 
code, RTTY, FAX, SSTV, ACARS, PSK31, and many 
other modes on your Mac, without any extra 
hardware. MultiMode now also allows you to 
transmit in most of the modes of operation. A 
lite version is also available which decodes CW, 
RTTY, and weather fax modes, which is ideal for 
the sailor and boating enthusiast.

MultiMode Lite is also available, which offers 
reception of CW, RTTY, and FAX modes only. 
MultiMode LIte is ideal for sailors who need to 
be able to view weather charts and reports, but 
don't need the extra modes, or transmit 
capability.

In the past, dedicated hardware, often costing 
hundreds or thousands of dollars, was necessary 
to demodulate and decode these transmissions. 
Today, you can use the processing power of your 
Macintosh to decode and display these modes, 
without any hardware. Just connect your radio's 
speaker output to your Mac's microphone input, 
and you're ready to go.

MultiMode supports the following modes:

        Morse Code (CW)
        QRSS (Slow speed CW)
        WEATHER / SATELLITE FAX
        RTTY (Baudot and ASCII)
        SITOR-A / SITOR-B / FEC / NAVTEX
        SSTV (Slow Scan TV)
        ACARS (Aircraft Communications)
        Packet (300 and 1200 baud)
        PSK31
        ALE (Automatic Link Establishment)
        DTMF (touch tone), CCIR, EIA Tone Modes
        ICAO Selcal
        Hellschreiber
        Audio Spectrum Display / FFT Mode



Black Cat Systems creates and distributes 
Macintosh software, with a specific emphasis on 
programs for the scientific, amateur radio, and 
health markets.

Information about Black Cat Systems entire line 
of products can be found at 
http://www.blackcatsystems.com


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Chris Smolinski
Black Cat Systems
http://www.blackcatsystems.com