Receive marine weather radiofacsimile transmissions using your device's audio input. View and save weather charts without an internet connection. Includes NOAA/NWS schedules for easy tuning.
1.6
May 8, 2017
This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Added option to save images to the photo library. Updates for iOS 10.3.
MoreHF Weather Fax allows you to receive marine weather radiofacsimile transmissions directly from your HF marine radio's audio output. It decodes these transmissions and displays them as images on your device, providing weather charts and forecasts without needing an internet connection.
Simply place your device's audio input next to your HF marine radio's speaker or connect it to the headphone output. Tune your radio to a weather fax frequency, and the app will begin decoding and displaying the incoming images. Detailed instructions are available on the developer's support page.
Yes, the app allows you to manually or automatically save the received fax images. These saved images can be viewed later within the app or exported to your computer using iTunes for further analysis or record-keeping.
The description mentions compatibility with iPads and the ability to receive audio from Bluetooth devices, suggesting it is designed for mobile devices. Specific operating system requirements would typically be found in the app store listing.
The NOAA/NWS Radiofacsimile schedule is a list of frequencies and times when weather fax transmissions are broadcast by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS). The app includes a built-in copy of this schedule and allows you to download the latest version.
