How to Install SoftMBE digital voice decoding library
Instructions
The SoftMBE library includes a software method of decoding IMBE/AMBE digital voice.This library uses mbelib as one of its source component, which patent notice from https://github.com/szechyjs/mbelib/blob/master/README.md is worth reading:
This source code is provided for educational purposes only. It is a written description of how certain voice encoding/decoding algorythims could be implemented. Executable objects compiled or derived from this package may be covered by one or more patents. Readers are strongly advised to check for any patent restrictions or licencing requirements before compiling or using this source code.
I am not involved in any way with the softmbe installation script or softmbe library, I am just providing easy access to the installation script.
Step 1
Download the installation script:
wget https://websdr.oh2lak.radio/softmbe/install-softmbe.sh
The installation script can also be downloaded directly from here
Step 2
Make the script executable:
chmod a+x install-softmbe.sh
Step 3
Run the installation script:
./install-softmbe.sh
Step 4
Restart OWRX service
systemctl restart openwebrx
Step 5
Browse to the OWRX settings page and Feature Check subpage, and check that 'codecserver_ambe' status shows YES
Additionally, digital modes which use AMBE codec should have appeared to the mode selection on the receiver control window:
