I have a binary data file, in a format used by a relatively ancient program, which I am trying to convert into something sane. With the help of a Hex editor I have basically worked out the file format except that it contains Hebrew characters with an odd encoding.
All characters are 8 bits. The "standard" 27 consonants (including "final" consonants) go from hex 80 to 9A. Then there are *vowels* that seem to start around hex *9B* or so (I'm guessing right after the standard consonants end). Then there are *"dotted" consonants* that seem to start at hex *E0*. If I remember correctly, I think this is some sort of DOS encoding (perhaps connected to the old "Hebrew chip"). Does anyone have a table of this character mapping or a tool that will translate this mapping into a more normal Hebrew encoding like Unicode? Thanks so much! Tzadik
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