Marine, Tropical and Tsunami Services Branch
National Program
Radiofax, also known as HF FAX, radiofacsimile or weatherfax, is a means of broadcasting graphic weather maps and other graphic images via HF radio. HF radiofax is also known as WEFAX, although this term is generally used to refer to the reception of weather charts and imagery via satellite. Maps are received using a dedicated radiofax receiver or a single sideband (SSB) shortwave receiver connected to an external facsimile recorder or PC equipped with a radiofax interface and application software.
Reference to a commercial product or service does not imply any endorsement by the National Weather Service as to function or suitability for your purpose or environment.
For an up to date listing of Radiofax software, click here
Also see the Worldwide Radiofacsimile Webpage for listings of available equipment and software as well as information on radiofax services available worldwide.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Weather Service
Marine, Tropical and Tsunami Services Branch
1325 East-West Hwy, 13th floor
Communications Office
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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