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WSJT-X Monitor on Windows Pc

Developed By: Feo Tec

License: Free

Rating: 3,7/5 - 132 votes

Last Updated: April 18, 2024

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version	2.098
Size	6.7 MB
Release Date	September 12, 24
Category	Communication Apps
App Permissions: Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (8)]
What's New: Support for Android 13. [see more]
Description from Developer: WiFi only. Use your phone or tablet to monitor WSJT-X running on your computer. Join your family while still keeping up with what your station is receiving. Works for all modes... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download WSJT-X Monitor and install on Windows PC. WSJT-X Monitor is free Communication app, developed by Feo Tec. Latest version of WSJT-X Monitor is 2.098, was released on 2024-09-12 (updated on 2024-04-18). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of WSJT-X Monitor is 3,7. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 132 users, 19 users had rated it 5*, 68 users had rated it 1*.

How to install WSJT-X Monitor on Windows?

Instruction on how to install WSJT-X Monitor on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install WSJT-X Monitor on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Install using BlueStacks
Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install WSJT-X Monitor using BlueStacks

Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
Once installed, click "WSJT-X Monitor" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install WSJT-X Monitor on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "WSJT-X Monitor" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 2.098 , 2.093.

Download WSJT-X Monitor 2.098 on Windows PC – 6.7 MB

Download WSJT-X Monitor 2.093 on Windows PC – 8.1 MB

WiFi only. Use your phone or tablet to monitor WSJT-X running on your computer. Join your family while still keeping up with what your station is receiving. Works for all modes (FT8, FT4, WSPR, MSK144, etc). Extensive help menus, including how to configure WSJT-X or JTDX. It displays nicely on tablets as well as phones.

Note that you cannot initiate a transmit with this or any other app. WSJT-X developers do not allow the "Enable Tx" button to be pressed remotely.

ALERTS - The app will monitor your station and alert you when a desired region or callsign is heard. For example, it can let you know when a rare DX station appears, when 6 meters opens up, or when your own callsign is heard.

FILTERS - You can control the locations and callsigns that you want to see. Alternatively, you can control the locations and callsigns that you don't want to see.

SELECT STATION – A window will show all the stations in the last group. You can select the station to reply to. The effect is the same as double clicking the station in the WSJT-X Band Activity panel.

SORTING - The app includes an option to sort each burst based on signal strength, distance, frequency, or direction (azimuth).

**Important** - You must configure WSJT-X or JTDX correctly before this app will display anything. It's easy and the help menus graphically illustrate how to do this. If you need additional help then you can send us an Email (a convenient Email link is inside the app). We are happy to assist.

Also available is "Display All Messages" window where you can also see the background messages (such as heartbeat and status change) that WSJT-X sends out but are not normally displayed.

Support for Android 13.

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.