Can be used for off-air decoding of POCSAG, FLEX, ACARS, MOBITEX or ERMES signals.
Publisher’s description
What is PDW Paging Decoder Software?
PDW Paging Decoder Software is an open-source program for Windows from DiscriminatorNL.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as Portable. The main installer is 1.4 MB. It runs without installation (portable).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (1.4 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: PDW Paging Decoder Software is an open-source Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is PDW Paging Decoder Software safe to download?
- The file is served by discriminator.nl, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
2A102FA117735CAA01FD9EB15C3CED6ABE1E0B4FCF651BC2C93925655EDDE902· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.12Latest | July 28, 2013 | 1.4 MB | 32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Discriminator.PDW -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- DiscriminatorNL
- Licence
- GPLv3
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 3.12
- Released
- July 28, 2013
- Added to the catalogue
- July 13, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- discriminator.nl
- winget ID
- Discriminator.PDW
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Frequently asked questions
Is PDW Paging Decoder Software free?
Yes. PDW Paging Decoder Software is open-source software under the GPLv3 licence.
Is PDW Paging Decoder Software safe to download?
The download comes from discriminator.nl, 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 PDW Paging Decoder Software 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.
Does PDW Paging Decoder Software run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use PDW Paging Decoder Software without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.