POSTNET Barcode Decode Software Screen by Douglas Boynton Quine

POSTNET Barcode Decode Software Screen
by Douglas Boynton Quine

POSTNET_DECODE software enables you to type in a United States Postal Service POSTNET barcode using "1" and "." symbols and receive in response the decoded ZIP code on your computer. A JavaScript on-line POSTNET and PLANET decoder is also available at this web site. If the POSTNET barcode contains formatting errors, the program displays these errors. The software decodes United States Postal Service POSTNET A Field, B Field, B' Field, C field, C' Field, 5 digit, 9 digit, and 11 digit ZIP code barcodes as well as PLANET tracking barcodes. A sample screen display is shown below. Sign into (email) the guestbook: to post your comments and questions or e-mail corrections to the webmaster: You may link back to my home page or to any of the sites in my Philatelic / Postal Web Site Ring.

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Decode USPS four state Intelligent Mail Barcodes (IMB) with USPS online IMB decoder

POSTNET_DECODE Software by Douglas Boynton Quine

1..1.1..1.111.....1.1..1.1..1.11 POSTNET_DECODE 3.0Q Copyright (c) Triskelion Ltd., 1991-2009 Library of Congress Registration TX3061712 All rights reserved.

Licensed for use on one computer. ____________________________________________________________ Decodes USPS POSTNET barcodes and reports ZIP information. ____________________________________________________________ Press '1' for tall bars and '.' for short bars then RETURN to decode. Enter each barcode separately. Press 'RETURN' twice to exit. Enter barcode: 1..1.1..1.111.....1.1..1.1..1.11 A FIELD (ZIP 5) is 22022 (2)

Ordering options for POSTNET Barcode Decoder Classic
(stand alone executable version for your personal computer):

select delivery option and then click PayPal Buy button (or)

send check / money order for fifteen dollars ($15) and your mailing address to:
Triskelion Ltd., PO Box 153, Bethel CT 06801-0153

The POSTNET decoder software and POSTNETB barcode debug software with an informational sheet about the USPS POSTNET barcode will be shipped to you by first class mail (floppy disk) OR by email (ZIP file).

Ordering options for POSTNET / PLANET Barcode Decoder PREMIUM
(stand alone executable version for your personal computer):

select delivery option and then click PayPal Buy button (or)

send check / money order for twenty five dollars ($25) and your mailing address to:
Triskelion Ltd., PO Box 153, Bethel CT 06801-0153

The POSTNET decoder software and POSTNETB barcode debug software with a stand alone web browser POSTNET / PLANET code decoder, and an informational sheet about the USPS POSTNET barcode will be shipped to you by first class mail (floppy disk) OR by email (ZIP file).

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Will the POSTNET DECODE program decode the new four state (full/descending/ascending/track) USPS Intelligent Mail Barcodes (IMB)?

No, however the USPS online IMB decoder can do so.
Will the POSTNET DECODE program work in reverse and give a barcode for a ZIP+4.?

No, I'm sorry. It is designed for decoding printed postal barcodes.
I am looking for a POSTNET bar code font to barcode my mail and obtain postal discounts

The WORD word processor from MICROSOFT (check under "Envelopes" options) and many other programs (such as: My Advanced Mailing List available at Office Superstores and Postalsoft "Address Dictionary" from 1-800-831-6245) will create POSTNET barcodes to go with addresses on envelopes. Such programs, however, do not meet United States Postal Service (USPS) CASS certification regulations unless the ZIP codes have been confirmed against a licensed database within the last 6 months. Some vendors offer subscription services to provide the mandatory regular updates to maintain certification. In short getting the font to print the barcodes can be achieved through several routes but the USPS won't give you a discount. Naturally the postal service's concern is that wrong barcodes are worse than none because they misdirect the mail. Perhaps the United States Postal Service publication Mailer's Companion shows this question best. goodbar.gif
What software is USPS CASS certified to barcode my mail and obtain postal discounts?

1/ PITNEY BOWES Shipping & Weighing: "SmartMailer" through 1-800-MR-BOWES (needs annual subscription)

2/ POSTALSOFT: "DeskTop Postal Code" through 800-831-6245 (needs annual subscription)

3/ MySoftware Co: "My Advanced Mailing List" through office superstores (needs annual subscription)
National Address Server: http://www.cedar.buffalo.edu/adserv.html

Given a valid U.S. postal address, this server attempts to rewrite the address in the proper format along with the ZIP+4 code. If it is successful, you can retrieve a Postscript or a GIF file of the address for printing, with a barcode! You can also view a street map of the address, from 2 different Internet map sites (MapBlast and MapQuest).
List of USPS POSTNET Barcodes for International Mail by Douglas Boynton Quine
What Does the USPS Charge for PLANET/CONFIRM Code Tracking / Tracing?

The PLANET code program has been operated as a no charge pilot program but it is moving towards a paid service. The "POSTCOM Bulletin" (April 26, 2002 page 6) reports the following three tier pricing structure was filed as a rate case by the USPS on April 24, 2002. (The average mail piece is scanned 3 times on the journey through the USPS.)
1. Silver: 3 month subscription, 1 mailing ID code, 15 million scans, $2,000 (additional ID mailing codes are $500 each; additional 2 million scans are $500)
2. Gold: 1 year subscription, 1 mailing ID code, 50 million scans, $4,500 (additional ID mailing codes are $2,000 each; additional 6 million scans are $750)
3. Platinum: 1 year subscription, 3 mailing ID codes, unlimited scans, $10,000 (additional ID mailing codes are $2,000 each)

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