Opening HAM Files

The HAM file type is primarily associated with Ham Radio Deluxe / Deluxe Paint.

HAM	File extension: HAM
	File type:	compressed SDR audio file

What is a HAM file?

HAM files mostly belong to Ham Radio Deluxe / Deluxe Paint. HAM files come in two main types:
For SDR Audio:

This file stores compressed ham radio audio data used in Software Defined Radio setups.

It is handled by programs like Ham Radio Deluxe.

More details can be found at the Signal Identification Guide.

For Amiga Images:

This file is an Amiga Hold and Modify image format.

It was produced using applications such as HamLab Plus or Deluxe Paint on Amiga systems.

Additional information is available at HamLab.

FilExt.com note: Determine the file type by its origin and context; radio audio files require SDR software to decode the compressed signals, while image files may need emulation or conversion tools.

How to open a HAM file

You need a suitable software like Ham Radio Deluxe / Deluxe Paint to open a HAM file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your HAM file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a HAM file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert HAM files:

Ham Radio Deluxe / Deluxe Paint
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. HAM files are often referred to as Ham Radio Deluxe / Deluxe Paint audios because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Amiga (Hold and Modify Image) by Amiga, Inc.
HAM stands for Hold and Modify and can be used with the Amiga ECS/OCS chipset to create images with up to 4096 colors. For Amigas with the AGA chipset it is called HAM8 and can use up to 262,144 colors. The Mime types used with this association are: image/ham. This file format is classified as Graphic.
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Technical Data for HAM File Extension

File classification:

Audio

Related files:

aiff, iff, lbm, pcx, raw, 8svx, fdi, adz, wav

Mime type:

image/ham

a ham compressed SDR audio file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with HAM files

Associate the HAM file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open compressed sdr audio files. Because only the current version supports the latest HAM file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Ham Radio Deluxe / Deluxe Paint update.
To make sure that your HAM file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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