Isn't there a -d option on your version of tcpdump?

From the manpage 

-d
Dump the compiled packet-matching code in a human readable form to sta
+ndard output and stop.

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In reply to Re: converting tcpdump files by BrowserUk
in thread converting tcpdump files by botho

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