CW to Text Decoder Help

Complete guide to using the advanced Morse code audio decoder

Professional signal processing for accurate CW recognition

Quick Start Guide

1

Upload MP3

Drag and drop or select your CW audio file (up to 50MB)

2

Adjust Settings

Set WPM range, frequency range, and detection parameters

3

Analyze Audio

Click "Analyze Audio" to process and decode the CW signals

4

Review Results

View decoded text, save results, or copy to clipboard

File Requirements & Recommendations

✅ Supported Formats

  • MP3 audio files (up to 50MB)
  • Sample rates: 8kHz to 48kHz
  • Bit rates: 32kbps to 320kbps
  • Mono or stereo audio

🎯 Best Results

  • Clean CW signals without background noise
  • Consistent keying and timing
  • Single tone frequency (400-800Hz optimal)
  • Speed range: 5-40 WPM

Analysis Settings Guide

Detection Parameters

WPM Range

Set expected speed range. Narrower ranges improve accuracy.

Frequency Range

Match your CW signal frequency. Common ranges: 300-1000Hz.

Signal Processing

Noise Threshold

Higher values filter more noise but may miss weak signals.

Signal Smoothing

Reduces jitter in signal detection. Higher for noisy audio.

Advanced Options

Auto Speed Detection

Automatically determines WPM from timing analysis.

Prosign Support

Recognizes amateur radio prosigns (AR, SK, BT, etc.)

Understanding Your Results

Signal Analysis Metrics

Detected WPM

The estimated speed based on dot timing analysis. More accurate with consistent keying.

Peak Frequency

The dominant frequency in your CW signal. Should match your transmitter's tone.

Signal Quality

Signal-to-noise ratio estimate (0-100%). Higher values indicate cleaner audio.

Confidence & Accuracy

Confidence Level

Overall accuracy estimate based on timing consistency and character recognition.

Unknown Characters (?)

Morse patterns that couldn't be decoded. May indicate noise or non-standard timing.

Prosigns (<AR>)

Special CW procedures enclosed in angle brackets when detected.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Poor Decoding Results

  • Adjust frequency range to match your signal
  • Lower noise threshold for weak signals
  • Increase signal smoothing for noisy audio
  • Narrow WPM range if you know the speed

Upload & Technical Issues

  • File too large: Compress to under 50MB
  • Wrong format: Convert to MP3 first
  • Browser issues: Use Chrome/Edge for best results
  • Analysis fails: Check audio contains actual CW signals

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Privacy & File Security

Local Storage

Uploaded files are stored temporarily on our server for analysis only. Files are automatically deleted after 7 days.

No Data Collection

We don't analyze, store, or share the content of your decoded text. Your CW practice remains private.

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