Software using the JS8 Digital Mode providing weak signal keyboard to keyboard messaging to Amateur Radio Operators.
Publisher’s description
What is JS8Call?
JS8Call is a proprietary program for Windows from KN4CRD. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (NSIS). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
- The official download link did not answer at the last check
In short: JS8Call is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is JS8Call safe to download?
- The file is served by files.js8call.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link does not use HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
4B341BD6B9AB0DCE7666C4A2782580D70E43CA2EDEC8EBE5C4AF427F45111E9B· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link did not answer when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2.0Latest | July 27, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id KN4CRD.JS8Call -ejs8call-2.2.0-win32.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub com.js8call.JS8CallInformation
- Publisher
- KN4CRD
- Licence
- Proprietary Software
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 2.2.0
- Released
- July 27, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- July 27, 2023
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- files.js8call.com
- winget ID
- KN4CRD.JS8Call
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Frequently asked questions
Is JS8Call free?
JS8Call is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary Software). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is JS8Call safe to download?
The download comes from files.js8call.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install JS8Call with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can JS8Call be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does JS8Call run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.