JS8Spotter for JS8Call
Notice: JS8Spotter has Moved!
Stephen KN4AM has graciously accepted the responsibility of official development/management of the JS8Spotter application. Thank you Stephen for taking the lead! For future updates (on or after 8/10/26, v1.20 is the last version hosted here), please visit the link below.
>> Bookmark the new JS8Spotter home sitrepnet.com/js8spotter/ <<
Download Old Versions (up to v1.20, released on 8/10/26)
You may download the archived builds of JS8Spotter below.
| JS8Spotter v1.20 | Executable + Source (for use with Windows or Linux, etc) -- binary works on Windows 10/11 systems. Virustotal scanned clean.
Database upgrade not needed for v1.17,v1.18, and v1.19 users |
| JS8Spotter v1.20 Source Only | For use on systems where you intend to run the python file directly using the python interpreter (Windows, Linux, Mac, Pi, etc). Contains no compiled executable file. |
| JS8Spotter DB Upgrade Tool | Executable + Source (for use with Windows or Linux, etc). For upgrading a v1.13-v1.16 .db file to work with v1.17 through v1.20. Virustotal scanned clean.
Database upgrade REQUIRED for v1.13b - v1.16 users Database upgrade NOT needed for v1.17 - v1.19 users |
| Older Versions | This is an archive of all the public releases of JS8Spotter. |
Notes
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.
JS8Call Versions: JS8Spotter should work fine with JS8Call 2.2.0 through JS8Call-improved 3.0.3. Some features (such as setting TX speed) will only work with v2.4.x and later. I recommend upgrading to JS8Call-improved, to benefit from backward compatibility and the lastest features and fixes.
Virus scanning note: You should always scan every program you download with a reputable virus scanner. I scan all posted files with VirusTotal.com, which uses ALL of the major virus scanning engines. Version 1.19 was scanned and reports clean on all engines.
DB Update Tool note: Always backup your database file before attempting an update.
Platform notes: I currently use JS8Call on both Windows and Linux platforms. This program should behave properly on both. I have done basic testing on MacOS with success, but am not equipped to support that platform. Multiple users reported success running Spotter on MacOS. Windows 7+ 32-bit users may download a build here.
Radio License Note: I support the concept of being prepared for difficult times, including being prepared for radio communications in an emergency. I understand that amateur licenses are not required for transmitting during an emergency. That said, I cannot support operators who transmit on amateur frequencies without a license when there is no emergency.