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ACARS Decoder 1.0

1 MB / 10+ Downloads / Rating 3.0 - 40 reviews


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ACARS Decoder, developed and published by Black Cat Systems, has released its latest version, 1.0, on 2011-12-13. This app falls under the Communication category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 1000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 3.0, based on 40 reviews.

ACARS Decoder APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 2.3+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.blackcatsystems.acars

Updated: 13 years ago

Developer Name: Black Cat Systems

Category: Communication

Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing ACARS Decoder on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

3.0
Total 40 reviews

Reviews

4 ★, on 2018-11-12
Works sometimes, but you have to really get the volume set correctly.

5 ★, on 2013-10-18
I'm decoding ACARS on 131.550 AM just fine using a Vertex Standard VXA-700 air-band transceiver. I opened the squelch Per the developer's instructions, placed the speaker near my Galaxy S4, and it's decoding quite nicely. Does not have the Setup features that are in the Apple version (Replace Errors ON/OFF; Suppress Errors ON/OFF; but it does work as is.

1 ★, on 2013-02-23
Just dreadful. Tried two radios with three Ariel combinations and it failed to decode anything. Tried with the radio next to my device and plugged directly in to it. Don't waste your time and money. Simply dreadful app.

1 ★, on 2017-07-29
Tried repeatedly to get it to work on Android with no success. The apple version from same company works fine and the scanner is set correctly. This version very disappointing. If there was a - minus score it would get it.

2 ★, on 2016-06-27
The app apparently stopped any development at the beginning stages. It needs to be able to use headphone mic for input and mapping interfacing. Definitely not with the money paid.

4 ★, on 2017-02-13
It does what its supposed to do, just noone wants to listen to static all day long... would love to find an android app that does the same thing just not having to go through the speakers

Previous Versions

ACARS Decoder 1.0
2011-12-13 / 1 MB / Android 2.3+

About this app

Want to display ACARS transissions, without using a bulky computer?

ACARS Decoder lets you view ACARS transmissions on your android device. Just connect it to a VHF radio (or even set it next to the radio's speaker), tune in an ACARS frequency, and watch the decodes.

Decodes can be automatically saved to an acars.txt file on your device's SD card or other memory by enabling the Log button.

Leave the radio's squelch open so you have static all the time, and tune to one of the ACARS frequencies:


131.725 MHz ACARS Primary channel for Europe
131.525 MHz ACARS Tertiary channel for Europe
136.900 MHz ACARS Channel logged near London
131.550 MHz ACARS Primary channel for North America
130.025 MHz ACARS Secondary channel for North America
129.125 MHz ACARS Tertiary channel for North America
131.475 MHz Company channel for Air Canada and some European airlines in North America
131.125 MHz ACARS channel local to ORD so far
131.550 MHz ACARS Primary channel for Asia/Pacific
131.450 MHz ACARS Primary channel for Japan
130.450 MHz Overflow ACARS channel in use in the Washington, Boston, Chicago, and DFW areas

Buy your copy right now, and start decoding and displaying ACARS transmissions in minutes.