• In the Desktop GUI open the top left Application Menu and select Accessories, twclock.
• Two twclock programs can be open at the same time, one set to local time and the other set to GMT time.

To uninstall twclock.

• sudo apt-get uninstall twclock

twclock website.

Additional information is at /usr/share/doc/twclock.

Project 14: Install airspy, Tiny and Efficient Software Defined Radio Receiver

Airspy is a small Software Defined Radio Receiver (SDR) that is controlled by USB.

The below install process uses the CLI.

• Update the repository index on the RPi.
  • sudo apt-get update
• Search the RPi repository index for sdr programs.
  • apt-cache search airspy
• Install airspy.
  • sudo apt-get install airspy

Get information on airspy program.

• In the Desktop GUI open the top left Application Menu and select Preferences, Add/Remove Software. In Add/Remove Software select Communications, Tiny and Efficient Software Defined Radio Receiver.
  • Right click on Tiny and Efficient Software Defined Radio Receiver to see the pop up menu showing remove package, website, require packages and dependent packages.

Below is information on airspy program.

Airspy is an open source Software Defined Radio that can receive between 24 MHz and 1750 MHz. 
Airspy has a 10 MHz bandwidth. 12bit ADC @ 20 MSPS (80dB SFDR, 64dB SNR, 10.4 ENOB) It is a 
High Speed USB device powered by the USB bus.
This package contains a set of command line utilities:
* airspy_cpldjtag: program CLPD
* airspy_info: probe device and show configuration
* airspy_max2837: chip register read/write tool
* airspy_rffc5071: chip register read/write tool
* airspy_si5351c: chip register read/write tool
* airspy_spiflash: read and write flash data from file.
* airspy_transfer: file based transmit and receive sdr

Here is airspy command airspy_info in Terminal.

pi@raspberrypi:~ $ airspy_info
Found AirSpy board.
Board ID Number: 0 (AIRSPY)
Firmware Version: AirSpy NOS v1.0.0-rc1-2-g64b62c3 64b62c3-dirty 2014-11-24
Part ID Number: 0x6906002B 0x00000030
Serial Number: 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x440464C8 0x37541B4F

Additional information is at /usr/share/doc/airspy.

Project 15: Install GNU Radio Companion

GNU Radio (GNU Radio) provides signal processing blocks to implement software radios. It can be used with readily-available low-cost external RF hardware to create software-defined radios, or without hardware in a simulation-like environment. It is widely used in hobbyist, academic and commercial environments to support both wireless communications research and real-world radio systems.

GNU Radio applications are primarily written using the Python programming language, while the supplied performance-critical signal processing path is implemented in C++ using processor floating-point extensions, where available. Thus, the developer is able to implement real-time, high-throughput radio systems in a simple-to-use, rapid-application-development environment.

While not primarily a simulation tool, GNU Radio does support development of signal processing algorithms using pre-recorded or generated data, avoiding the need for actual RF hardware.

This package contains the gnuradio-companion, a graphical tool for creating signal flow graphs and generating flow-graph source code. Also included are a variety of tools and utility program.

GRC (GNU Radio Companion) is a graphical UI used to develop GNU Radio applications. As shown in the above two screen captures these application can use low cost (>$20) SDR USB dongles like the NooElec R820T SDR & DVB-T NESDR Mini.

The below install process uses the CLI.

• Update the RPi repository index.
  • sudo apt-get update
• Search the RPi repository index for gpredict programs.
  • apt-cache search gnuradio

  pi@raspberrypi:~ $ apt-cache search gnuradio
  gnuradio - GNU Radio Software Radio Toolkit
  gnuradio-dev - GNU Software Defined Radio toolkit development
  gnuradio-doc - GNU Software Defined Radio toolkit documentation
  gr-air-modes - Gnuradio Mode-S/ADS-B radio
  gr-fcdproplus - Funcube Dongle Pro Plus controller for GNU Radio
  gr-osmosdr - Gnuradio blocks from the OsmoSDR project
  libair-modes0 - Gnuradio Mode-S/ADS-B radio
  libgnuradio-analog3.7.5 - gnuradio analog functions
  libgnuradio-atsc3.7.5 - gnuradio atsc functions
  libgnuradio-audio3.7.5 - gnuradio audio functions
  libgnuradio-blocks3.7.5 - gnuradio blocks functions
  libgnuradio-channels3.7.5 - gnuradio channels functions
  libgnuradio-comedi3.7.5 - gnuradio comedi instrument control functions
  libgnuradio-digital3.7.5 - gnuradio digital communications functions
  libgnuradio-dtv3.7.5 - gnuradio digital TV signal processing blocks
  libgnuradio-fcd3.7.5 - gnuradio FunCube Dongle support
  libgnuradio-fcdproplus0 - Funcube Dongle Pro Plus controller for GNU Radio
  libgnuradio-fec3.7.5 - gnuradio forward error correction support
  libgnuradio-fft3.7.5 - gnuradio fast Fourier transform functions
  libgnuradio-filter3.7.5 - gnuradio filter functions
  libgnuradio-iqbalance0 - GNU Radio Blind IQ imbalance estimator and correction
  libgnuradio-noaa3.7.5 - gnuradio noaa satellite signals functions
  libgnuradio-osmosdr0.1.3 - Gnuradio blocks from the OsmoSDR project
  libgnuradio-pager3.7.5 - gnuradio pager radio functions
  libgnuradio-pmt3.7.5 - gnuradio pmt container library
  libgnuradio-qtgui3.7.5 - gnuradio Qt graphical user interface functions
  libgnuradio-runtime3.7.5 - gnuradio core runtime
  libgnuradio-trellis3.7.5 - gnuradio trellis modulation functions
  libgnuradio-uhd3.7.5 - gnuradio universal hardware driver functions
  libgnuradio-video-sdl3.7.5 - gnuradio video functions
  libgnuradio-vocoder3.7.5 - gnuradio vocoder functions
  libgnuradio-wavelet3.7.5 - gnuradio wavelet functions
  libgnuradio-wxgui3.7.5 - gnuradio wxgui functions
  libgnuradio-zeromq3.7.5 - gnuradio zeromq functions
  libvolk-bin - vector optimized runtime tools
  libvolk-dev - gnuradio vector optimized function headers
  libvolk0.0.0 - gnuradio vector optimized functions
  

• Install gnuradio.
  • sudo apt-get install gnuradio
• Install gr-osmosdr.
  • sudo apt-get install gr-osmosdr
• Install gr-air-modes.
  • sudo apt-get install gr-air-modes

Start GRC.

• In the Desktop GUI open the top left Application Menu and select Programming, GRC.

Create GRC 2 meter (146 MHz) waterfall plot using a SDR.

• Plug in the NooElec R820T SDR & DVB-T NESDR Min in to the RPi.
  • I had to use an USB hub for the R820T SDR because the it was too large and block the other three USB ports.
• In Sources, drag the RTL-SDR Source to the left work window.
• In Instruments, WX, drag the WX GUI Waterfall Sink to the left work window.
• Wire the osmacom Source output to the WX GUI Waterfall Sink.
• I the Variable, ID same_rate change the value to 2 MS/s.
• I osmacom Source output to the WX GUI Waterfall Sink change the Frequency to 146E6.
• In the top menu of icons select Generate the flow graph.
• In File menu Save the file.
• In the top menu of icons select Execute the flow graph.

To uninstall gnuradio.

• sudo apt-get uninstall gnuradio
• sudo apt-get uninstall gr-osmosdr
• sudo apt-get uninstall gr-air-modes

For getting started with GNU Radio go to Frequently Asked Questions.

SDR Hardware

• RTL-SDR.COM
• List of software-defined radios
• NooElec

Taking the Raspberry Pi 2 for a Test Drive with GNU Radio

Additional information is at /usr/share/doc/gnuradio.

Project 16: Install hamexam

Hamexam is out dated questions for the FCC Technician Class, General Class and Extra Class amateur radio licenses.

Hamexam is an interactive study tool for the 3 USA FCC amateur radio (ham radio) question pools.

The 3 question pools are:

• t element 2, Technician Class (entry level)
• g element 3, General Class (also requires element 2)
• e element 4, Extra Class (also requires elements 2 and 3)

Questions are chosen randomly from the selected pool. Incorrect answers cause the question to be asked again later. Licenses are issued by the FCC, but exams are conducted by Volunteer Examiners.

The below install process uses the CLI.

• Update the repository index on the RPi.
  • sudo apt-get update
• Search the RPi repository index for SDR programs.
  • apt-cache search sdr
• Install hamexam.
  • sudo apt-get install hamexam

Start hamexam.

• In the Desktop GUI open the top left Application Menu and select Education, hamexam.

To uninstall hamexam.

• sudo apt-get uninstall hamexam

Additional information is at /usr/share/doc/hamexam.

Project 17: Install QSSTV, Slow Scan TV (SSTV)

SSTV (Slow Scan TV) is used to receive and send images on amateur (Ham) radio.

QSSTV is SSTV software for Linux computers. QSSTV 9.1.x is the official version and it runs on Raspberry Pi 2 and 3.

The RPi does not have an audio input. Therefore, to get audio into the RPi a USB audio interface is needed.

A Behringer Xenyx 302USB is used for audio input to the RPi and audio output from the RPi. No additional software drivers were needed to use the Xenyx 302USB audio mixer with the RPi.

Xenyx 302USB features:

• Line input with gain and tone controls.
• High level audio signals are directly attached to the line input.
• Mixer gain control with signal strength and clipping indicators.
• Phones out put with its own gain control.
• Separate mic input with its own gain and tone controls. (not used for this project)

The Yaesu FT-857D with CT-39 data cable is connected to the Xenyx 302USB.

The first try installing QSSTV from apt-get failed. It installed version 8 and it hung up at the version 8 start up screen.

The second try installing QSSTV v9.1 worked fine using the manual install instructions in the manual.

Installing QSSTV v9.1.8.

• In PIXEL Desktop GUI open Terminal to use the CLI. Enter the following commands.
  • sudo apt-get update
  • sudo apt-get install g++ libfftw3-dev qt5-default libpulse-dev
  • sudo apt-get install hamlib-dev libasound-dev libv4l-dev
  • sudo apt-get install libopenjp2-7 libopenjp2-7-dev

• In PIXEL Desktop GUI open File Manager.
  • Create qsstv directory in the home directory /home/pi
  • Use RPi Chrome to download the file qsstv_9.1.8.tar.gz at Index of /on4qz/qsstv/downloads
  • In File Manager move qsstv_9.1.8.tar.gz to the /home/pi/qsstv directory.
  • In File Manager double click on qsstv_9.1.8.tar.gz to expand the compressed file.
    • In Xarchive window select Extrat all files.
    • The extracted directory is qsstv_9.1.8.

• In PIXEL Desktop GUI open Terminal to use the CLI. Enter the following commands.
  • cd ~/qsstv/qsstv_9.1.8/
  • qmake
  • make
  • sudo make install

Start QSSTV.

• In the Desktop GUI open the top left Application Menu and select Internet, QSSTV.
• Refere to the Getting Started part of the manual.

SSTV tutorial - related links

QSSTV Installation by F4BPP

QSSTV YouTube Videos:

• QSSTV M1GEO
• QSSTV MACRA
• QSSTV 9
• SSTV on 20m band - 14230 kHz - decoded with QSSTV
• DMR SSTV receiving on Linux Qsstv 8.2.9

QSSTV supports DRM.

• http://www.drm.org
• WHAT IS DRM
• QSSTV Receive DRM Window
• TS 101 980 - V1.1.1 - Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM); System Specification

eHam.net QSSTV reviews.

To Do:

• Compare SSTV with DRM.
• Get the RPi RS-232 interface to work with the Yaesu FT-857D with CT-62 CAT Interface cable. The CT-62 CAT Interface cable is a RS-232C interface to the RPi.

Additional information is at /usr/share/doc/qsstv.

SSTV Links

• YouTube SSTV PIC--3/2017 by NN6AA, Edward Belluso
• SSTV P system for signal reporting SSTV 20 Meters by WA9TT
• G0WHC SSTV

Project 18: Install Xlog, Amateur (Ham) Radio Logging Program

Xlog is a logging program for amateur radio operators which can be used for daily logging and contest. Logs are stored into a text file. QSO's are presented in a list. Items in the list can be added, deleted or updated. For each contact, dxcc information is displayed and bearings and distance is calculated, both short and long path. When hamlib is enabled through the menu, you can retrieve frequency, mode and signal-strength from your rig over the serial port.

The below installation uses the PIXEL Desktop GUI.

To start Xlog.

• In the Desktop GUI open the top left Application Menu and select Applications, Xlog.
• See Getting Started Xlog website

eHam.net xlog reviews.

Additional information is at /usr/share/doc/xlog.

Project 19: Install Fldigi, Digital Modulation Program

Fldigi is a modem program which supports most of the digital modes used by hamradio operators today. You can also use the program for calibrating your sound card to WWV or doing a frequency measurement test. The program also comes with a CW decoder. Fldigi is written with the help of the Fast Light Toolkit X GUI.

The above Fldigi screen capture shows BPSK31 signals in the bottom blue waterfall window on 20 meters.

The below installation uses the PIXEL Desktop GUI.

• In the PIXEL Desktop GUI open the top left Application Menu and select Preferences, Add / Remove Software.
• In the Add / Remove Software window search for Fldigi.
• Check on the Fldigi file boxe to select it.
• Click on Apply button to install Fldigi.

Fldigi version is 3.22.01. This is not the most current version.

To start Fldigi.

• In the Desktop GUI open the top left Application Menu and select Internet, Fldigi.
  • Beginners' Guide to Fldigi
  • FLDIGI Users Manual 3.21
  • FLDIGI Users Manual 4.0

FT-857D configuration for 20 meters PSK31.

• In the FT-857D menu
  • 001 EXT MENU ON
  • 019 CAT RATE 4800
  • 020 CAT
  • 038 DIG MODE PSK31-U
  • 075 RF POWER SET 25
• Mode is set to DIG

Hardware configuration for radio modulation and demodulation:

• Yaesu CT-39 Data Cable
• CT-39 Data Out 1200bps cable is plugged into the FT-857D
• CT-39 Data Out connected to Line input of the Behringer Xenyx 302USB
• CT-39 Data In cable is plugged into the RPi speaker jack.

Hardware configuration for radio control:

• RPi P3 Model B
• Micro Connectors, Inc. USB Dual Serial Adapter
• Yaesu CT-62 CAT Cable
• Yaesu FT-857D transceiver

RPi Serial Ports Configuration

• RPi P3 Model B is powered on.
• Plug the USB Dual Serial Adapter into the RPi USB port using a powered USB Hub.
• The following two files will appear in the /dev/ directory. One for each RS-232 port.
  • /dev/ttyUSB0
  • /dev/ttyUSB1
• Plug the CT-62 CAT cable into the FT-857D
• Power on the FT-857D
• Connect the CT-62 CAT cable to the USB Dual Serial Adapter RS-232 S1 connector. RS-232 S1 is /dev/ttyUSB0.

Fldigi YouTube Videos:

• NBEMS-FLDIGI: List of 13 videos.
• Fldigi: List of 12 videos.
• Installing FLDIGI for amateur radio digital modes: AD#26
• Fldigi Tutoria
• 2-"Fldigi Set Up & Configuration for New Users"
• Ham Radio: FLDigi: PSK31 - A Beginners fldigi PSK31 High Level Introduction
• FLdigi Basic operation
• FLDIGI Tutorial decoding CW signals Morse Code
• Tutorial How to decode Weather Fax on Shortwave Using FLDIGI

Fldigi & RPi YouTube Videos:

• FLDIGI RAS PI: List of 8 videos.
• Fldigi Running On Raspberry Pi 3
• Yaesu FT-450D and Raspberry Pi for fldigi
• Raspberry Pi 2 fldigi 5 inch touch screen
• Raspberry Pi 3, Fldigi, Icom 7300 - WAE DX RTTY Contest
• Fldigi on raspberry pi2 with usb sound card
• Send morse code over the internet with the Raspberry Pi, Fldigi & Mumble
• Raspberry PI2 & fldigi & Yaesu FT-817 - QSO@15m

Fldigi:

• GETTING STARTED WITH FLDIGI - INCLUDING FLMSG AND FLWRAP by Jeffrey Kopcak, K8JTK
• Fldigi and amateur radio on Linux by Joe Barr

eHam.net Fldigi reviews.

Additional information is at /usr/share/doc/fldigi.

Project 20: Install Flrig, Graphical Transceiver Control Program

Flrig is a graphical ham radio transceiver control program designed to be used either stand-alone or as an adjunct to Fldigi.

The above Flrig screen capture shows an Yaesu FT-857D transceiver control panel in Flrig. The FT-857D is set to 15000.00 kHz to listen to WWV using AM during the day.

The below installation uses the PIXEL Desktop GUI.

• In the PIXEL Desktop GUI open the top left Application Menu and select Preferences, Add / Remove Software.
• In the Add / Remove Software window search for Flrig.
• Check on the Flrig box to select it.
• Click on Apply button to install Flrig.

To start Flrig.

• In the Desktop GUI open the top left Application Menu and select Internet, Flrig.

Flrig version is 1.3.17.

Hardware configuration:

• RPi P3 Model B
• Micro Connectors, Inc. USB Dual Serial Adapter
• Yaesu CT-62 CAT Cable
• Yaesu FT-857D transceiver

RPi Serial Ports Configuration

• RPi P3 Model B is powered on.
• Plug the USB Dual Serial Adapter into the RPi USB port using a powered USB Hub.
• The following two files will appear in the /dev/ directory. One for each RS-232 port.
  • /dev/ttyUSB0
  • /dev/ttyUSB1
• Plug the CT-62 CAT cable into the FT-857D
• Power on the FT-857D
• Connect the CT-62 CAT cable to the USB Dual Serial Adapter RS-232 S1 connector. RS-232 S1 is /dev/ttyUSB0.

FT-857D Configuration

• In the FT-857D menu
  • 001 EXT MENU ON
  • 019 CAT RATE 4800
  • 020 CAT

Flrig Configuration

• Select Config, Setup, Transceiver
• In Primary tab,
  • Rig is FT-857D
  • Ser.Port is /dev/ttyUSB0
  • Baud is 4800
  • 2 StopBits
  • PTT via CAT is checked
  • Push the Init button

Flrig is now controlling the FT-857D.

Additional information is at /usr/share/doc/flrig.

Project 21: Install Python Ham Radio Control Libraries

The Ham Radio Control Libraries, Hamlib, provides a interface for programmers wanting to incorporate radio control in their programs. Hamlib is not a complete user application, rather, it is a software layer intended to make controlling various radios and other shack hardware much easier.

Most recent amateur radio transceivers allow external control of their functions through a computer interface. Unfortunately, control commands are not always consistent across a manufacturer's product line and each manufacturer's product line differs greatly from its competitors.

This library addresses that issue by providing a standardized programming interface that applications can talk to and translating that into the appropriate commands required by the radio in use. This package provides the Python bindings of the library.

Three installations.

• Python lib
  • python-libhamlib2
  CLI commonds
  • libhamlib-utils
  Documentation
  • libhamlib-doc

• In the PIXEL Desktop GUI open the top left Application Menu and select Preferences, Add / Remove Software.
• In the Add / Remove Software window search for libhamlib.
• Check on the python-libhamlib libhamlib-utils and libhamlib-doc file boxes to select them.
• Click on Apply button to install them.

Check libhamlib-utils operation by entering the command:

• Command help
  • rigctl -h
• List of radios supported
  • rigctl --lis

pi@raspberrypi:~ $ rigctl --list
 Rig #  Mfg                    Model                   Version         Status
     1  Hamlib                 Dummy                   0.5             Beta
     2  Hamlib                 NET rigctl              0.3             Beta
   101  Yaesu                  FT-847                  0.5             Beta
   103  Yaesu                  FT-1000D                0.0.6           Alpha
   104  Yaesu                  MARK-V FT-1000MP        0.0.5           Alpha
   105  Yaesu                  FT-747GX                0.4.1           Beta
   106  Yaesu                  FT-757GX                0.4.1           Beta
   107  Yaesu                  FT-757GXII              0.4             Stable
   109  Yaesu                  FT-767GX                1.0             Stable
   110  Yaesu                  FT-736R                 0.3             Stable
   111  Yaesu                  FT-840                  0.1             Untested
   113  Yaesu                  FT-900                  0.1             Untested
   114  Yaesu                  FT-920                  2010-08-23      Stable
   115  Yaesu                  FT-890                  0.1             Stable
   116  Yaesu                  FT-990                  0.2.1           Alpha
   117  Yaesu                  FRG-100                 0.4             Beta
   118  Yaesu                  FRG-9600                0.2             Untested
   119  Yaesu                  FRG-8800                0.2             Untested
   120  Yaesu                  FT-817                  0.5.1           Beta
   121  Yaesu                  FT-100                  0.4.1           Beta
   122  Yaesu                  FT-857                  0.4             Beta
   123  Yaesu                  FT-897                  0.3.3           Beta
   124  Yaesu                  FT-1000MP               0.1.1           Beta
   125  Yaesu                  MARK-V Field FT-1000MP  0.0.5           Alpha
   126  Yaesu                  VR-5000                 0.2             Alpha
   127  Yaesu                  FT-450                  0.22.1          Beta
   128  Yaesu                  FT-950                  0.22.2          Stable
   129  Yaesu                  FT-2000                 0.22.1          Stable
   130  Yaesu                  FTDX-9000               0.22.1          Untested
   131  Yaesu                  FT-980                  0.1             Alpha
   132  Yaesu                  FT-DX5000               0.22            Alpha
   133  Vertex Standard        VX-1700                 1.1             Alpha
   201  Kenwood                TS-50S                  0.8             Untested
   202  Kenwood                TS-440                  0.8.0.6.1       Alpha
   203  Kenwood                TS-450S                 0.8.1           Beta
   204  Kenwood                TS-570D                 0.8.2           Stable
   205  Kenwood                TS-690S                 0.8.1           Beta
   206  Kenwood                TS-711                  0.8.0.6.1       Untested
   207  Kenwood                TS-790                  0.8.2           Alpha
   208  Kenwood                TS-811                  0.8.0.6.1       Untested
   209  Kenwood                TS-850                  0.8.1           Beta
   210  Kenwood                TS-870S                 0.8.0           Beta
   211  Kenwood                TS-940S                 0.8.0.6.1       Alpha
   213  Kenwood                TS-950SDX               0.8             Beta
   214  Kenwood                TS-2000                 0.8.4           Beta
   215  Kenwood                R-5000                  0.6.1           Alpha
   216  Kenwood                TS-570S                 0.8.1           Stable
   217  Kenwood                TH-D7A                  0.5             Alpha
   219  Kenwood                TH-F6A                  0.5             Beta
   220  Kenwood                TH-F7E                  0.5.1           Beta
   221  Elecraft               K2                      20120615        Beta
   222  Kenwood                TS-930                  0.8             Untested
   223  Kenwood                TH-G71                  0.5             Beta
   224  Kenwood                TS-680S                 0.8.1           Beta
   225  Kenwood                TS-140S                 0.8.1           Beta
   226  Kenwood                TM-D700                 0.5             Beta
   227  Kenwood                TM-V7                   0.5             Beta
   228  Kenwood                TS-480                  0.8.5           Untested
   229  Elecraft               K3/KX3                  20120615        Beta
   230  Kenwood                TRC-80                  0.8             Alpha
   231  Kenwood                TS-590S                 0.8.1           Beta
   232  SigFox                 Transfox                20111223        Alpha
   233  Kenwood                TH-D72A                 0.5.1           Alpha
   234  Kenwood                TM-D710                 0.5             Untested
   302  Icom                   IC-1275                 0.7             Beta
   303  Icom                   IC-271                  0.7             Untested
   304  Icom                   IC-275                  0.7.1           Beta
   306  Icom                   IC-471                  0.7             Untested
   307  Icom                   IC-475                  0.7.1           Beta
   309  Icom                   IC-706                  0.7.1           Untested
   310  Icom                   IC-706MkII              0.7.1           Untested
   311  Icom                   IC-706MkIIG             0.7.2           Stable
   312  Icom                   IC-707                  0.7             Untested
   313  Icom                   IC-718                  0.7.1           Beta
   314  Icom                   IC-725                  0.7.1           Stable
   315  Icom                   IC-726                  0.7             Stable
   316  Icom                   IC-728                  0.7             Untested
   319  Icom                   IC-735                  0.7.1           Beta
   320  Icom                   IC-736                  0.7             Untested
   321  Icom                   IC-737                  0.7             Untested
   322  Icom                   IC-738                  0.7             Untested
   323  Icom                   IC-746                  0.7.1           Beta
   324  Icom                   IC-751                  0.7.1           Beta
   326  Icom                   IC-756                  0.7.1           Alpha
   327  Icom                   IC-756PRO               0.7             Untested
   328  Icom                   IC-761                  0.7.1           Stable
   329  Icom                   IC-765                  0.7             Stable
   330  Icom                   IC-775                  0.7.1           Untested
   331  Icom                   IC-781                  0.7.1           Untested
   332  Icom                   IC-820H                 0.7             Alpha
   334  Icom                   IC-821H                 0.7             Alpha
   335  Icom                   IC-970                  0.7             Untested
   336  Icom                   IC-R10                  0.7             Untested
   337  Icom                   IC-R71                  0.7             Untested
   338  Icom                   IC-R72                  0.7             Untested
   339  Icom                   IC-R75                  0.7             Beta
   340  Icom                   IC-R7000                0.7.0           Alpha
   341  Icom                   IC-R7100                0.7.0           Untested
   342  Icom                   ICR-8500                0.7.1           Beta
   343  Icom                   IC-R9000                0.7.1           Alpha
   344  Icom                   IC-910                  0.7.1           Beta
   345  Icom                   IC-78                   0.7             Untested
   346  Icom                   IC-746PRO               0.7             Stable
   347  Icom                   IC-756PROII             0.7             Alpha
   351  Ten-Tec                Omni VI Plus            0.2             Beta
   352  Optoelectronics        OptoScan535             0.3             Beta
   353  Optoelectronics        OptoScan456             0.3             Beta
   354  Icom                   IC ID-1                 0.7             Untested
   355  Icom                   IC-703                  0.7             Untested
   356  Icom                   IC-7800                 0.7.2           Untested
   357  Icom                   IC-756PROIII            0.7.1           Beta
   358  Icom                   IC-R20                  0.7             Untested
   360  Icom                   IC-7000                 0.7.2           Beta
   361  Icom                   IC-7200                 0.7             Beta
   362  Icom                   IC-7700                 0.7.1           Stable
   363  Icom                   IC-7600                 0.7             Beta
   364  Ten-Tec                Delta II                0.1             Untested
   365  Icom                   IC-92D                  0.7             Untested
   366  Icom                   IC-R9500                0.7.1           Untested
   367  Icom                   IC-7410                 0.7             Untested
   368  Icom                   IC-9100                 0.7             Untested
   369  Icom                   IC-RX7                  0.7             Untested
   401  Icom                   IC-PCR1000              0.8             Beta
   402  Icom                   IC-PCR100               0.8             Beta
   403  Icom                   IC-PCR1500              0.8             Beta
   404  Icom                   IC-PCR2500              0.8             Beta
   501  AOR                    AR8200                  0.6.1           Alpha
   502  AOR                    AR8000                  0.6.1           Beta
   503  AOR                    AR7030                  0.4.1           Beta
   504  AOR                    AR5000                  0.6.1           Beta
   505  AOR                    AR3030                  0.4             Untested
   506  AOR                    AR3000A                 0.5             Beta
   508  AOR                    AR2700                  0.6             Untested
   513  AOR                    AR8600                  0.6.1           Beta
   514  AOR                    AR5000A                 0.6             Alpha
   515  AOR                    AR7030 Plus             0.1             Beta
   516  AOR                    SR2200                  0.1             Beta
   605  JRC                    NRD-525                 0.1             Alpha
   606  JRC                    NRD-535D                0.6             Stable
   607  JRC                    NRD-545 DSP             0.6             Beta
   801  Uniden                 BC780xlt                0.3             Untested
   802  Uniden                 BC245xlt                0.3             Untested
   803  Uniden                 BC895xlt                0.3             Untested
   804  Radio Shack            PRO-2052                0.3             Untested
   806  Uniden                 BC250D                  0.3             Untested
   810  Uniden                 BCD-396T                0.3             Alpha
   811  Uniden                 BCD-996T                0.3             Alpha
   812  Uniden                 BC898T                  0.3             Untested
   902  Drake                  R-8A                    0.5.1           Beta
   903  Drake                  R-8B                    0.5             Untested
  1004  Lowe                   HF-235                  0.3             Alpha
  1103  Racal                  RA6790/GM               0.1             Untested
  1105  Racal                  RA3702                  0.1             Alpha
  1204  Watkins-Johnson        WJ-8888                 0.2             Untested
  1402  Skanti                 TRP8000                 0.2             Untested
  1404  Skanti                 TRP 8255 S R            0.1             Untested
  1501  Winradio               WR-1000                 0.6             Untested
  1502  Winradio               WR-1500                 0.6             Untested
  1503  Winradio               WR-1550                 0.6             Untested
  1504  Winradio               WR-3100                 0.6             Untested
  1505  Winradio               WR-3150                 0.6             Untested
  1506  Winradio               WR-3500                 0.6             Untested
  1507  Winradio               WR-3700                 0.6             Untested
  1601  Ten-Tec                TT-550                  0.2             Beta
  1602  Ten-Tec                TT-538 Jupiter          0.6             Beta
  1603  Ten-Tec                RX-320                  0.6             Stable
  1604  Ten-Tec                RX-340                  0.3             Untested
  1605  Ten-Tec                RX-350                  0.1             Untested
  1607  Ten-Tec                TT-516 Argonaut V       0.2             Stable
  1608  Ten-Tec                TT-565 Orion            0.5             Beta
  1609  Ten-Tec                TT-585 Paragon          0.3             Beta
  1611  Ten-Tec                TT-588 Omni VII         0.3             Alpha
  1612  Ten-Tec                RX-331                  0.1             Beta
  1613  Ten-Tec                TT-599 Eagle            0.4             Untested
  1701  Alinco                 DX-77                   0.7             Beta
  1801  Kachina                505DSP                  0.3             Alpha
  1901  Hamlib                 RPC rig                 0.3             Beta
  2201  TAPR                   DSP-10                  0.2             Alpha
  2301  Flex-radio             SDR-1000                0.2             Untested
  2303  DTTS Microwave Society DttSP IPC               0.2             Alpha
  2304  DTTS Microwave Society DttSP UDP               0.2             Alpha
  2401  RFT                    EKD-500                 0.4             Alpha
  2501  Elektor                Elektor 3/04            0.4             Stable
  2502  SAT-Schneider          DRT1                    0.2             Beta
  2503  Coding Technologies    Digital World Traveller 0.1             Untested
  2506  AmQRP                  DDS-60                  0.1             Alpha
  2507  Elektor                Elektor SDR-USB         0.3.1           Stable
  2508  mRS                    miniVNA                 0.1             Alpha
  2509  SoftRock               Si570 AVR-USB           0.2             Beta
  2511  KTH-SDR kit            Si570 PIC-USB           0.2             Beta
  2512  FiFi                   FiFi-SDR                0.5             Beta
  2513  AMSAT-UK               FUNcube Dongle          0.2             Beta
  2514  N2ADR                  HiQSDR                  0.2             Untested
  2601  Video4Linux            SW/FM radio             0.2.1           Beta
  2602  Video4Linux2           SW/FM radio             0.2.1           Alpha
  2701  Rohde&Schwarz          ESMC                    0.1             Alpha
  2702  Rohde&Schwarz          EB200                   0.1             Untested
  2801  Philips/Simoco         PRM8060                 0.1             Alpha
  2901  ADAT www.adat.ch       ADT-200A                1.36            Beta
pi@raspberrypi:~ $ 

Ham Radio Control Libraries

Check libhamlib-doc by using File Manager to find the below file and double clicking on it to open them in a browser.

• /usr/share/doc/hamlib-doc/html/index.html

Ham Radio Control Libraries website
List of applications with screen captures that use the HamLib.

To Do

• Learn how to use the Ham Lib in Python.
• Understand why rigctl times out.

Additional information is at /usr/share/doc/hamlib-doc/html/index.html.

Project 22: Install TLF, Console Based Ham Radio Contest Logger

Tlf is a console (ncurses) mode general purpose CW/VOICE keyer, logging and contest program for hamradio. It supports the CQWW, the WPX, the ARRL-DX , the ARRL-FD, the PACC and the EU SPRINT contests (single operator) as well as a LOT MORE basic contests, general QSO and DXpedition mode. It interfaces with a morse code generator, your sound card, a number of radios, and with a DX Cluster. Tlf can project cluster data into the excellent Xplanet program, written by Hari Nair. Contest operation mimics the popular TR-Log program for DOS, the output file is TR- as well as CABRILLO compatible. The user interface was designed with over 30 years of experience in CW contesting. The program was written for console mode on purpose, to make it run also on smaller machines, or remotely via a modem link.

The below installation uses the PIXEL Desktop GUI.

• In the PIXEL Desktop GUI open the top left Application Menu and select Preferences, Add / Remove Software.
• In the Add / Remove Software window search for tlf.
• Check on the tlf box to select it.
• Click on Apply button to install tlf.

To start Flrig.

• In the CLI enter command tlf -h.

pi@raspberrypi:~ $ tlf -h
Use: tlf [-v] Verbose
         [-V] Version
         [-f] Configuration file
         [-d] Debug mode
         [-h] This message
         [-n] Start without cluster hookup
pi@raspberrypi:~ $ 

Tlf uses the RPi LXTerminal emulator widow.

Documentation is at /usr/share/doc/tlf.

Project 23: Install Grig, Gnome RIG Contest

Gnome RIG is a graphical user interface to the Ham Radio Control Libraries, which lets you control your communication radios and/or antenna rotators from a personal computer. Gnome RIG is written using the Gtk+ and Gnome widgets. Gnome RIG is in a very early stage and it supports only a very little subset of the full Hamlib API, but it can be very useful in testing basic hamlib support for your rig.

The above Grig screen capture show the Yaesu FT-857 being set to listen to WWVH on 10 000.000 kHz using AM during the evening.

The below installation uses the PIXEL Desktop GUI.

• In the PIXEL Desktop GUI open the top left Application Menu and select Preferences, Add / Remove Software.
• In the Add / Remove Software window search for grig.
• Check on the grig box to select it.
• Click on Apply button to install grig.

Grig version is 0.8.0.

To start grig.

• In the CLI enter command grig -h.

pi@raspberrypi:~ $ grig -h
Usage: grig [OPTION]...

  -m, --model=ID              select radio model number; see --list
  -r, --rig-file=DEVICE       set device of the radio, eg. /dev/ttyS0
  -s, --speed=BAUD            set transfer rate (serial port only)
  -c, --civaddr=ID            set CI-V address (decimal, ICOM only)
  -C, --set-conf=param=val    set config parameter (same as in rigctl)
  -d, --debug=LEVEL           set hamlib debug level (0..5)
  -D, --delay=val             set delay between commands in msec
  -n, --nothread              start daemon without using threads
  -l, --list                  list supported radios and exit
  -p, --enable-ptt            enable PTT button
  -P, --enable-pwr            enable POWER button
  -h, --help                  show this help message and exit
  -v, --version               show version information and exit

Example:
Start grig using YAESU FT-990 connected to the first serial port, using 4800 baud and 
debug level set to warning:

     grig -m 116 -r /dev/ttyS0 -s 4800 -d 3

or if you prefer the long options:

     grig --model=116 --rig-file=/dev/ttyS0 --speed=4800 --debug=3

It is usually enough to specify the model ID and the DEVICE.

If you start grig without any options it will use the Dummy backend and 
set the debug level to RIG_DEBUG_NONE. If you don't specify the transfer 
rate for the serial port, the default value will be used by the backend and 
even if you specify a value, it can be overridden by the backend.

Debug levels:

   0    No debug, keep quiet.
   1    Serious bug.
   2    Error case (e.g. protocol, memory allocation).
   3    Warnings.
   4    Verbose information.
   5    Trace.


pi@raspberrypi:~ $ 

For example, see Project 21: for the radio code to use with -m option.
The Yaesu FT-857 -m option is 122.
The RPi tty interface to the Yaesu FT-857 is dev/ttyUSB0 and is used in the -r option.
The Yaesu FT-857 is set to 4800 bps and it is used in -s option.
Command exmaple:

• grig -m 122 -r /dev/ttyUSB0 -s 4800 -d 3.

eHam.net Grig reviews.

Additional information is at /usr/share/doc/grig.

Project 24: Install Gcb, Long and Short Path Distance

Gcb computes long and short path given the latitude and longitude (degrees and minutes). You must input the lat/long of the two stations. The output will then be relative from station1 to station2. Gcb is used by hamradio operators as a tool for pointing the antenna in the right direction, either by using the short (daylight) propagation path or using the long path, which is almost always via the dark side of the earth. Gcb believes the earth to be a perfect circle, which means there will be small calculation errors.

The below installation uses the PIXEL Desktop GUI.

To start gcb.

• In the CLI enter command gcb -h.

pi@raspberrypi:~ $ gcb -h

Usage: gcb units station1 station2

This program computes long/short radio path
given the latitude and longitude (degrees and minutes).

You must input the lat/long of the two stations.
The output will then be relative from station1 to station2.

Input the two station lat/longs using the following format:

	dd.mmHddd.mmG  lead/lagging zeros can be left out.

d = Degrees, m = Minutes, H = Hemisphere (N or S), G = Greenwich (W or E)

units is 'n' for Nautical, 'k' for kilometers, and 's' for Statute.

pi@raspberrypi:~ $ 

Example gcb coammand, Camas, WA (45.40N122.23W ) and Kilauea, HI (22.13N159.25W)

• In the CLI enter command gcb s 45.40N122.23W 22.13N159.25W.

pi@raspberrypi:~ $ gcb s 45.40N122.23W 22.13N159.25W
Short Radio Path is 245 Degrees for 2633 Statute Miles
 Long Radio Path is 065 Degrees for 22243 Statute Miles
pi@raspberrypi:~ $ 

RPi local Gcb documentation is located at:

• /user/share/doc/gcb

Gcb version is 1.07.3.

Additional information is at /usr/share/doc/gcb.

Project 25: Install CQRLOG, Logging Program

CQRLOG is an advanced ham radio logger based on MySQL embedded database. Provides radio control based on hamlib libraries (currently support of 140+ radio types and models), DX cluster connection, HamQTH/QRZ callbook (XML access), a grayliner, internal QSL manager database support and a most accurate country resolution algorithm based on country tables developed by OK1RR. CQRLOG is intended for daily general logging of HF, CW & SSB contacts and strongly focused on easy operation and maintenance.

The below installation uses the PIXEL Desktop GUI.

• In the PIXEL Desktop GUI open the top left Application Menu and select Preferences, Add / Remove Software.
• In the Add / Remove Software window search for cqrlog.
• Check on the cqrlog box to select it.
• Click on Apply button to install cqrlog.

CQRLOG version is 1.8.2-1.1.

To start CQRLOG.

• In the Desktop GUI open the top left Application Menu and select Accwaaoeiwa, CQRLOG.

CQRLOG website.

eHam.net CQRLOG reviews.

Additional information is at /usr/share/doc/cqrlog.

Project 26: Install Flmsg, Forms Management Editor

Flmsg is a simple forms management editor for the amateur radio supported standard message formats, including ICS, HICS, MARS, IARU, Radiogram NTS, Red Cross, and plaintext. It's data files are pure ASCII text that can be sent from point to point using the internet, amateur radio, or other electronic link.

The below installation uses the PIXEL Desktop GUI.

• In the PIXEL Desktop GUI open the top left Application Menu and select Preferences, Add / Remove Software.
• In the Add / Remove Software window search for flmsg.
• Check on the flmsg box to select it.
• Click on Apply button to install flmsg.

Flmsg version is 2.0.5.

To start Flmsg.

• In the Desktop GUI open the top left Application Menu and select Internet, flmsg.

Flmsg website.

Additional information is at /usr/share/doc/flmsg.

Project 27: VoIP: Listen to WA7ABU 145.290 MHz Repeater

VoIP is the technology to deliver voice communications over the Internet.

This project sets up the RPi to listen to the WA7ABU repeater (145.290 MHz) streaming audio.

Hardware:

• RPi P3 Model B system with display, mouse and keyboard.
• Internet connection by LAN or WiFi.
• HDMI display with speakers, head phones or powered speakers (it is nice to have speakers with their own volume control)

Setup:

• Audio can be routed to the Analog plug on the RPi case or the audio can be routed to the speakers in the HDMI display.
  • In PIXEL Desktop GUI right click on the speaker icon in the top right corner.
    • Select Analog to use the audio plug on the case to head phone or a powered speaker.
      Or
    • Select HDMI if your HDMI display supports audio.
• In PIXEL Desktop GUI start the Chromium browser.
• Enter the Broadcastify web site URL for Marion county Oregon.
  • http://www.broadcastify.com/listen/ctid/2228
  • At the bottom of the web page select WA7ABU 145.290 Mhz Repeater

Broadcasts

• Amateur Radio Newsline MP3 broadcast.
  
• Amateur Radio Newsline YouTube

Project 28: rtl_sdr SDR with ALSA aplay

The rtl_sdr is a software defined radio ( SDR) receiver software for certain low-cost DVB-T/DAB(+) USB dongles based on the Realtek RTL2832U chip. This package contains a set of command line utilities:

• rtl_adsb: a simple ADS-B decoder for RTL2832 based DVB-T receivers
• rtl_eeprom: an EEPROM programming tool for RTL2832 based DVB-T receivers
• rtl_fm: a narrow band FM demodulator for RTL2832 based DVB-T receivers
• rtl_sdr: an I/Q recorder for RTL2832 based DVB-T receivers
• rtl_tcp: an I/Q spectrum server for RTL2832 based DVB-T receivers
• rtl_test: a benchmark tool for RTL2832 based DVB-T receivers

Installing rtl_sdr:

The below installation uses the PIXEL Desktop GUI.

• In the PIXEL Desktop GUI open the top left Application Menu and select Preferences, Add / Remove Software.
• In the Add / Remove Software window search for rtl_sdr.
• Check on the rtl_sdr box to select it.
• Click on Apply button to install rtl_sdr.

To use rtl_sdr you need a DVB-T dongles based on the Realtek RTL2832U, antenna and aplay.

• I use the NooElec NESDR SMArt - Premium RTL-SDR w/ Aluminum Enclosure, 0.5PPM TCXO, SMA
  • The NESDR SMArt case is narrow and it fits next to the other USB devices like keyboard and mouse.
  • Therefore, an USB hub is not needed for the SDR.
• Antenna connected to the NESDR SMArt.
• RPi software
  • rtl_sdr
  • Install ALSA : Advanced Linux Sound Architecture Player (aplay) is needed to hear sound from the rtl_fm.

FM broadcast station on 100.300 MHz example:

• Local FM stations
• Frequency is set to 100.300e6
• Sample rate is set to 200 kHz.
• Modulation is set to wide band FM.
• The audio is pipeline (|) from rtl_fm to the aplay.
• aplay sample rate is set to 48 kHz.

• In the PIXEL Desktop GUI start Terminal.
• Enter the following CLI command
• rtl_fm -f 100.300e6 -M wbfm -s 200000 -r 48000 - | aplay -r 48k -f S16_LE
• If no sound, right click on the speaker icon in the upper right corner Desktop menu bar to select analog audio output jack or HDMI display speaker.

Amateur radio 2 meter repeater on 145.290 MHz example:

• Amateur radio repeaters listing
  
• Frequency is set to 145.290e6
  
• Sample rate is set to 24 kHz.
  
• The audio is pipeline (|) from rtl_fm to the aplay.
• aplay sample rate is set to 24 kHz.

• In the PIXEL Desktop GUI start Terminal.
• Enter the following CLI command
• rtl_fm -f 145.290e6 -M fm - | aplay -r 24k -f S16_LE
• If no sound, right click on the speaker icon in the upper right corner Desktop menu bar to select analog audio output jack or HDMI display speaker.

Project 29: Rtl_fm SDR with SoX play

WORK IN PROGRESS

Rtl_fm Guide

To use rtl_fm you need a DVB-T dongles based on the Realtek RTL2832U, antenna and SoX play.

• I use the NooElec NESDR SMArt - Premium RTL-SDR w/ Aluminum Enclosure, 0.5PPM TCXO, SMA
  • The NESDR SMArt case is narrow and it fits next to the other USB devices like keyboard and mouse.
  • Therefore, an USB hub is not needed for the SDR.
• Antenna connected to the NESDR SMArt.
• RPi software
  • rtl_sdr
  • SoX play is needed to hear sound from the rtl_fm.

Testing the NESDR SMArt.

• CLI (command line interface) command
  • rtl_test

• pi@raspberrypi:~ $ rtl_test
  Found 1 device(s):
    0:  Realtek, RTL2838UHIDIR, SN: 00000001
  
  Using device 0: Generic RTL2832U OEM
  Found Rafael Micro R820T tuner
  Supported gain values (29): 0.0 0.9 1.4 2.7 3.7 7.7 8.7 12.5 14.4 15.7 16.6 19.7 20.7 22.9 25.4 28.0 29.7 32.8 33.8 36.4 37.2 38.6 40.2 42.1 43.4 43.9 44.5 48.0 49.6 
  Sampling at 2048000 S/s.
  
  Info: This tool will continuously read from the device, and report if
  samples get lost. If you observe no further output, everything is fine.
  
  Reading samples in async mode...
  
  ^CSignal caught, exiting!
  
  User cancel, exiting...
  Samples per million lost (minimum): 0
  pi@raspberrypi:~ $ 
  Use CTRL-C to exit rtl_test program.
  

FM broadcast station (88.1 MHz to 107.9 MHz) with the NESDR SMArt.

• CLI (command line interface) commands
  • rtl_fm is pipeline into SoX paly
  • FM frequency is set to 89.1 MHz.
  • Local FM stations list.

• pi@raspberrypi:~ $ rtl_fm -M wbfm -f 89.1M | play -r 32k -t raw -e s -b 16 -c 1 -V1 -
  Found 1 device(s):
    0:  Realtek, RTL2838UHIDIR, SN: 00000001
  
  Using device 0: Generic RTL2832U OEM
  
  -: (raw)
  
    Encoding: Signed PCM    
    Channels: 1 @ 16-bit   
  Samplerate: 32000Hz      
  Replaygain: off         
    Duration: unknown      
  
  In:0.00% 00:00:00.00 [00:00:00.00] Out:0     [      |      ]        Clip:0    Found Rafael Micro R820T tuner
  Tuner gain set to automatic.
  Tuned to 89371000 Hz.
  Oversampling input by: 6x.
  Oversampling output by: 1x.
  Buffer size: 8.03ms
  Exact sample rate is: 1020000.026345 Hz
  Sampling at 1020000 S/s.
  Output at 170000 Hz.
  In:000% 00:7:24.15 [00:00:00.00] Out:16.1M [ -====|====- ]          Clip:0
  Aborted.
  Use CTRL-C to exit rtl_fm program.
  

Decrease the gain if audio is distorted.

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Project 30: DV4mini: DV (Digital Voice) Hotspot for C4FM Fusion

Above photo shows:

• Yaesu FT2DR handheld transceiver in charging stand.
• Raspberry Pi P3 Model B computer in red and white case with case top cover removed.
• DV4mini AMBE (Voice) 70 cm UHF USB dongle with blue light and black antenna is plugged into RPi case, right side.

Above screen capture:

• DV4mini Control Panel showing over 80 amateur radio operators connected to C4FM Fusion reflector FCS002-90.
• C4FM Fuston reflector FCS002-90 is the America Link Wires-X that is bridged to Wires-X room #21080.

DV (Digital Voice) hotspot provides digital voice communications using amateur radio transceiver and the Internet reflector.

The DV4mini provide C4FM Fusion access to the internet reflector. It cannot connect to directly a Yaesu System Fusion (YSF) WIRES-X room or to a Fusion repeater. The DV4mini does connect to four reflectors FCS001, FCS002, FCS003 and FCS004. Each reflector has 100 groups from 00 to 99. Group 99 is a Echo test that records a transmission audio and plays the audio recording back to you. Some reflector groups are bridged to YSF rooms, DMR rooms, etc.

• DV4mini (DV4mini, one transceivers, RPi and internet) accesses to FCS reflectors
• Wires-X (HRI-200 interface, two transceivers, PC and internet) accesses WIRES-X repeater and rooms.

This system configuration uses Yaesu Fusion (C4FM) digiti voice modulation.

The Yaesu FT2DR handheld transmits to the DV4mini AMBE (Voice) 70 cm UHF transceiver dongle. The DV4mini is plugged into the Raspberry Pi P3 Module B computer. The DV4mini Control Panel software selects the C4FM Fusion reflector to connect to. reflectors range from FCS001-00 to FCS004-99.

Components used in the above photo:

• DV4mini AMBE (Voice) 70 cm UHF
  • AMBE does not work for C4FM Fusion at this time.
  • A C4FM Fusion transceiver
• Yaesu FT2DR
• Amazon
  • CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 Kit with Clear Case and 2.5A Power Supply include
    • Good documentation
      • CanaKit Raspberry Pi Quick-Start Guide
        • A good free PDF to learn about putting a Raspberry Pi computer together.
        • Has a great photo with callouts of the P3 model B.
    • Two heat sinks
    • 5 V, 2.5 A DC power supply with RF choke near the output micro USB connector
    • Element14 Raspberry Pi P3 B computer board
    • Clear case for the Raspberry Pi P3 B computer board (not used)
  • SR Mini Keyboard Wired Thin Light 78 Keys Usb Multimedia Small for Pc
• 32 GB micro SD class 10 card with DV4mini software and Raspbian operating system.
• Goodwill
  • Used TV with HDMI input
  • Used HDMI full size cable
• USB mouse
• Wi-Fi connection to the internet
• A DMR registration number.

A DMR ID number is needed to use the DV4mini Control Panel software on any mode.

• DMR does not use callsigns. DMR uses a seven digit number.
• Therefor, to use DV4mini you need a valid callsign and an unique DMR number.
• If you use D-Star you need to do a D-Star registration.

• Go to The DMR-MARC Worldwide Network
• Click on Register ID in the top menu of the web page.
• On the DMR User / Repeater Registration web page click on the User Registration button on the bottom of the web page.
• On the DMR User Registration - Callsign Validation web page enter your call sign, click on Validate button.
• On the Add DMR User, fill out the form, click on Register.
• An DMR ID will be emailed to you in a couple of days.

Installing DV4mini Control Panel software on the RPi P3 Modlel B.

• Go to Software and instructions for DV4min on RPi
  • The image files are large 2 GB files. My Internet service is not good enough at 40 KB/sec to download these files. My best solution is to take my laptop to the nearest town Vancouver, WA and go to Burerville and use their free Wi-Fi (2 MB/sec to >3 MB/sec). It takes less than 10 minute and just enough time for a milk shake.
    • The Win32DiskImage file is missing on ALABAMA LINK DOWNLOADS
      • Try Win32 Disk Imager
  • Image: DV4mini HDMI, zip file 16_GB_AL_link_OCT16.zip (2,038,288 KB) download
    • 16_GB_AL_link_OCT16.img (15,114,240 KB) image file.
    • First thing is to change the default password from the default raspberry.
    • Next setup Wi-Fi connection and test it with the web browser.
    • DV4mini Control Panel start automatically.
    • DV4mini Control Panel initial setup of DMR/CCS7 ID seems to hang with a valid number and does not fill in the hotspot callsign. Needed to close DV4mini Control Panel and start it again.
    • DV4mini Control Panel would lose the DV4mini dongle and just continue searching for the DV4mini.
    • Summary: This image does not stay connected to the DV4mini.
  • Image: 11/21/16 Latest Image, zip file Latest_DV4mini_W1msg_Version.img (1,931,615 KB) download
    • Latest_DV4mini_W1msg_Version.img (15,558,144 KB) image file.
    • First thing is to change the default password from the default raspberry.
    • Next setup Wi-Fi connection and test it with the web browser.
    • Start DV4mini Control Panel by double clicking on its desktop icon.
    • DV4mini Control Panel initial setup of DMR/CCS7 ID seems to hang with a valid number and does not fill in the hotspot callsign. Needed to close DV4mini Control Panel and start it again.
    • Echo test worked fine on FCS002-99.
    • DV4mini Control Panel has problems connecting to reflector FCS002-90. Closing DV4mini Control Panel and starting it fix the connection problem.
    • DV4mini Control Panel loses the DV4mini, it just sit there scanning for DV4mins ...
    • Summary: This image does not stay connected to reflector FCS002-90. It does not stay connected to the DV4mini.
• Summary: the DV4mini Control Panel in these two image files are not reliable on the RPi.
• To do: how to determine the DV4mini FW version and DV4mini Control Panel version.

Setting up Yaesu FT2DR handheld transceiver.

• FT2DR frequency: 446.275 MHz simplex (on repeater offset)
  • 446.275 MHz simplex frequency was determined by checking the USA 70 Centimeter band plan.
• FT2DR mode: DN

DV4mini status Led light in the dongle.

• Blue: DV4mini is in the standby mode. DV4mini is not receiving a signal or transmitting a signal.
• Green: DV4mini is receiving a signal from the a transceiver.
• Red: DV4mini is transmitting a signal to a transceiver.

Testing the DV4mini using Fusion (C4FM).

• This test lets you hear how your audio sounds to others.
• C4FM Fusion reflectors FCS001-99, FCS002-99, FCS003-99 and FCS004-99 will record your transmission and play it back to you.
  • The DV4mini light is blue.
  • In the DV Control tab: select DV4min Settings: C4FM.
  • Select DV4min Power level: 5.5mW.
    • You can change the power level to suit your needs.
  • Select DV4min RX-QRR: 446.275 MHz.
    • 446.275 MHz simplex frequency was determined by checking the USA 70 Centimeter band plan.
  • Select DV4min TX-QRR: 446.275 MHz.
    • 446.275 MHz simplex frequency was determined by checking the USA 70 Centimeter band plan.
  • Select DV4min C4FM: FCS001-99 reflector (Echo group).
  • Select DV4min green Connect button to connect to the reflector.
    • You should hear "CONNECT" voice from your transceiver.
    • The DV4mini light is red during the connect message.
    • A red "Connected to C4FM Reflector: FCS001-99" message is shown in the bottom log window.
  • Wait for channel to be clear (not busy).
  • Using the transceiver transmit your call sign.
    • Wait a second or two after pressing the mic PPT button before talking and wait a second or two after stop talking before releasing the mic PPT button.
    • The DV4mini light is green during transmit.
    • You should hear a recording of your call sign after your transmission.
    • The DV4mini light is red during receiving your recording.
  • Select DV4min red DISC. button to disconnect from the reflector.
    • A red "Disconnected from C4FM/P25 Reflector" message is shown in the bottom log window.

Finding who is connected to the C4FM Fusion reflectors.

• In DV4min DV Control tab
  • Select FCS001 reflector
• Select the Reflector Info tab
  • Scroll through the reflectors to see who is connected.
  • The update of the Reflector Info window can be very slow.
  • Check the top of the Reflector Info window to see if the window has been updated to the selected FCS reflector.
    • FSC001 has no heading.
    • FSC002, FSC003 and FSC004 have heading.
• Repeat the above process for C4FM Fusion reflectors FCS002, FCS003 and FCS004.

DG1HT - Yaesu System Fusion C4FM FCS (Fusion Connect System) Reflector Network.
There are four FCS reflectors each with 100 groups (sometimes the groups are called rooms). DV4miniDV4mini connects to the FCS reflectors and so can other devices like openSPOT.

• FCS001-99 reflect-group is Echo test
• FCS002-02 reflect-group is the Alabama Link.
• FCS002-90 reflect-group is the Americas Link WIRES-X.
• FCS002-99 reflect-group is Echo test
• FCS003-90 reflect-group is the Americas Link WIRES-X.
• FCS003-98 reflect-group is DV4mini Test ROOM
• FCS003-99 reflect-group is Echo test
• FCS004-99 reflect-group is Echo test
• x-NET FCS001 Dashboard show who is on reflector FCS001.
• x-NET FCS002 Dashboard show who is on reflector FCS002.
• x-NET FCS003 Dashboard show who is on reflector FCS003.
  • FCS003-90 America Link Wires-X #21080, Wires-X station are identify as N5YX but are shown correctly on the FT2D.
• x-NET FCS004 Dashboard show who is on reflector FCS004.
• xreflector.net
• Repeater basics Wires-X (HRI-200) vs FCS reflectors (DV4mini Openspot)

C4FM Fusion FCS Reflector Nets.

• Monday 5:30 PM PDT FCS002-23 WIRES-X #21493 Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan Wires-X #21493 Net
  • During the net the DV4mini disconnected and reconected over ten time in less than 30 minutes.
  • I was successful in checking into the net on Monday May 8, 2017.
• Tuesday 6:00 PM PDT FCS002-02 WIRES-X #21568 Nothing heard yet at time, will try next week.
• Saturday 6:00 PM PDT FCS002-90 WIRES-X or FCS003-90 America Link Wires-X #21080
  • I was not successful in checking into the net on Saturday May 6, 2017.
• Fusion Help by K9EQ

YSFReflectors (Yaesu System Fusion Reflectors).

• Central database of YSFReflectors

Yaesu System Fusion C4FM WIRES-X Network.

• Wires-X active rooms ID list

DV4mini:

• QST December 2016 page 46 DV4mini Multimode Digital Hotstop by Pascal Villeneuve, VA2PW
• VA2PV BLOG
• ALABAMA LINK DOWNLOADS and installation instructions.
• DVRPTR Yahoo Group
• DV4mini manual V1.2016 and V1.61 PDF
• DV4mini manualV9.2014 and V1.61 PDF
• Nano-DV manual PDF

DV4mini YouTube videos:

• Helitron DV4mini Dongle Software Installation and Set Up at ML&S by Pascal Villeneuve, VA2PW
• Part 1 - Helitron DV4mini C4FM tests
• Helitron DV4mini USB stick installation and setup
• DV4mini
• Dv4Mini On FT-400D C4FM-Fusion FCS reflectors

Yaesu System Fusion C4FM and Wires-X:

• RepeaterBook System Fusion
• Wires-X
  • Wires-X list
• Latest Wires-X active room ID list
• MB6NE-GW Fusion Gateway
• Yaesu System Fusion C4FM PDF
• Fusion Radio Tips and Tricks PDF
• Wires S - The Bible PDF
• WiRES-X Weekly Net
• WiRES-X
• Alabama Link
• 3: FUSION, WIRES-X, Reflectors and Collisions DV4mini section is on this web page.
• Fusion Setup OpenSpot

DMR:

• DMR Digital Mobile Radio on Facebook
• The DMR-MARC Worldwide Network

openSPOT:

• openSPOT from SharkRF
• Reviews Summary for SharkRF OpenSPOT from eHam

DV4mini RPi issues:
Using a RPi P3 Model B with FT2D

• DV4mini Control Panel does not always fine the DV4mini at power-on.
  • Fix: Closing DV4mini Control Panel and restarting has worked so far.
• DV4mini Control Panel will stop working with the DV4mini and just continues to search for the DV4mini.
  • Fix: Closing DV4mini Control Panel and restarting has worked so far.
• The DV4mini Control Panel can not be resize to 800 pixels wide so that the official RPi touch screen can be used.
• Cannot find the version of the DV4mini Control Panel software.
• Cannot find the version of the DV4mini firmware in the DV4mini Control Panel FW Update tab.
• Cannot access a System Fusion repeater directly.
• Cannot use AMBE chip for C4FM Fusion.
• Wireless Holdings download page as broken links.
• At time the DV4mini or DV4mini Control Panel stops working without any indication that stations are talking but you are hearing nothing. This is easy to detect during the Americas Net on Saturday.
  • This can be detected by monitoring the users on x-Net FCS002 or x-Net FCS003 and seeing activity on the group but not hearing anything.
  • Fix: Closing DV4mini Control Panel and restarting has worked so far.

DV4mini Windows issues:
Using Dell laptop Windows 8 with i7 CPU

• Cannot instal Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015 for 64 bit, it hangs,
• Internet help methods have not worked and therefor it will not run DV4mini Control Panel.

Project 31: QSL Cards Slide Show

This project shows all QSL cards in a directory using a program called feh.

First create a QSLcards directory containing only QSL image files in png format.

• Screen captured the QSL card from your eQSL website account. eQSL cards are 528 pixels wide by 338 pixels high. Save images as png file format.
  • Right mouse click on the QSL card image to save it to your computer.
• Scan paper QSL card, resize image to 528 pixels wide, save as png format.
• Photograph the paper QSL card with a cell phone camera or digital camera, resize image to 528 pixels wide, save as png format.
• Photograph the paper QSL card with a cell phone camera or digital camera, resize image to 528 pixels wide, save as png format.

Install feh program using the Command Line Interface (CLI).

• sudo apt-get update
• sudo apt-get install feh

Starting the QSL card show using the Command Line Interface (CLI).

• In the Desktop GUI interface use Terminal window to enter:
  • ls
  • feh -YsqD 4 ./QSLcards

To quit the QSL card shown enter the Ctrl-C key in the Command Line Interface window.

For more information on feh.

• man feh

CLI Magic: Feh for image viewing

Use GIMP to resize and to save images as png format. GIMP runs on the RPi, Linux, macOS and Windows operating systems.

Project 32: Make a Printed QSL Card with GIMP

I receive less than ten printed QSL cards by mail in the first half of 2017.

This project shows how to create a printed QSL.

The above QSL card was created with GIMP, printed and mailed to N6RND.

My QSL card includes:

• A photo of my station and N6RND's QSL card that I received from him.
• A map showing both QTHs of WA9ONY and N6RND.
• Below the map is the bearing and distance between WA9ONY and N6RND.
• QSL text.

I use 4 x 6 photo paper, ink jet printer and GIMP to create the QSL card.

Steps to create a printed QSL card.

• Collect graphic image files.
  • iPhone photo of rig with N6RND QSL card.
  • Screen capture of map from QRZ.
  • Screen capture of bearing and distance text from QRZ.
  • Screen capture of text editor editor with QSL text information.
• Use GIMP to create the 4 x 6 QSL card.
  • Create 4 x 6 at 150 dpi white background layer.
  • Add each image and screen capture as a separate layer.
  • Resize and position each layer.
  • Save as a GIMP XCD file.
• Print the 4 x 6 QSL card.
  • At this time I do not have the RPi connected to the Canon printer.
  • I take the GIMP XCD file to my MacBook and printer it.
• Mail 4 x 6 QSL card in a No. 10, 4 1/8 inch by 9 1/2 inch envelope with a first class stamp.

Project 33: Make a eQSL Card with GIMP

In the first half of 2017 I received over 60 eQSLs.

This project shows how to use GIMP to create a photo for an eQSL card.

I use images that I took of the Sun with Sun sports and the green part of the Sun's spectrum.

The eQSL Bronze membership is $12.00 and allows you to use your own photo for the eQSL.
This cost is less than the cost of 25 ($.49) stamps.

Creating the eQSL:

• Size is 528 x 336.
• All text is create by eQSL from the eQSL log book and eQSL card designer tool.
• Use GIMP to create a JPG 528 x 336 at 72 DPI eQSL card image.
  • Create new image with 528 x 336 at 72 DPI.
  • Get yellow Sun image with Sun spots and open as a layer.
  • Get green part of the Sun spectrum image and open as a layer.
  • Get ARRL logo image and open as a layer.
  • Resize and position each layer.
  • Color pick the color of the center of the Sun (yellow) and fill the back ground layer with it.
  • Save as a GIMP XCD file.
  • Export as a JPG file.
  • Upload JPG file to eQSL.
• Use eQSL card designer tool to add WA9ONY and station information text.

Project 34: Book: Hamshack Raspberry Pi: How to Use the Raspberry Pi for Amateur Radio Activities

Hamshack Raspberry Pi: How to Use the Raspberry Pi for Amateur Radio Activities is a low cost Kindle ($3.03) book about using the Raspberry Pi in the hamshack.

Kindle ($3.03) and hardcover book are available from Amazon.

I would recommend the Kindle version ($3.03) if you are a RPi user already.

A first time RPi user would do better with other books before starting with this one. This book assumes you know how to use the RPi with the PIXEL desktop.

The good:

• The first book on RPi and amateur radio.
• The small book is worth the Kindle price of $3.03.
• Has information on setting up a printer which is lack in all of my other RPi books.
• Mostly covers installing programs. Once the program is installed your on your own to learn how to use it.
• Nice list of appendices.

Areas of improvement needed:

• Could use more information on using the programs.
• Needs an index. This seem to be a common problem with Kindle books.
• Lacks photo, except for the front cover, photos of SignaLink and the different RPi boards would help.
• Needs an appendix of the detailed settings of the IC-910 for Fldigi, etc.
• Appendix C Useful websites should include all the URLs used in the book.
• The print version is over priced at $22.05.
• Missing information and examples of how to use apt-get to search for ham radio software.

Bottom line, I would buy the Kindle version ($3.03) again.

Project 35: RPi Library for the Salem, Oregon Area

WA9ONY, David create a 32 GB microSD card with the RPi operating system to be loan out to hams to help them get started with the RPi.

• The 32 GB microSD card has most of the projects on this web page.
• Also, some projects from the WA9ONY Raspberry Pi Computer Projects web page.

To use the 32 GB micro-SD card:

• Plug it into the bottom of the RPi P2 or P3.
• Next make a copy of the 32 GB micro-SD card using the RPi.
  • The SD Card Copier is in PIXEL Desktop Menu, Accessories.
  • You will need a second 32 GB microSD card.
  • Recommend using ScanDisk Class 10 32 GB microSD card
  • An adapter to plug it into the RPi USB port.

Also, a book is available to borrow.

• The book is Learning the bash Shell, 2nd Edition by Cameron Newham & Bill Rosenblatt.

To browser the micro-SD card and/or the book contact WA7ABU, Dan who lives in Salem, OR.

Project 36: eQSL: Electronic QSL Cards

eQSL is a popular way to exchange electronic QSL cards.

Electronic QSLs benefit:

• eQSLs can be exchanged very quickly after the QSO, for example, within 30 minutes.
• Electronic QSLs are sent for you after you upload you log in ADIF format.
  • Easy to export Xlog ADIF log file and import the ADIF into eQSL
    • Project 18: Install Xlog, Amateur (Ham) Radio Logging Program
  • Easy to export QRZ.com ADIF log file for only new QSOs and import the ADIF into eQSL.
  • Ham Radio Deluxe HRD Logbook can automatically export each logbook entry into eQSL.
• At no cost you can have a standard eQSL.
• For $12.00 you can upload your own image for your eQSL, see above WA9ONY eQSL.
  • I created my eQSL image with GIMP.
  • Project 33: Make a eQSL Card with GIMP
• It is very easy to save the eQSLs to a QSL slide show on the RPi.
  • Project 31: QSL Cards Slide Show
• Award program and CQ awards.

Electronic QSLs limitations:

• eQSLs are only sent to other hams who have registered with eQSL.
  • In 2017 about 1/3 of my QSOs responded with an eQSL.
• eQSLs are not accepted by the ARRL for awards.

The following is steps to join the world of electronic QSL cards.

• On the RPi open Chromium web browser.
• Enter www.eqsl.cc web site.
• Click on Chromium URL star to create a bookmark in the Bookmarks bar for eQSL.
• eQSL home page click on Register and follow the register instructions.

After eQSL registration create your eQSL

• Log on to your eQSL account.
• Click on eQSL Design to create your eQSL.
• If you want to upload your own image for your eQSL you need to become at least a Bronze member ($12.00).

In coming eQSLs

• Click on InBox
• Click on New Cards
• In New Cards click Entire InBox to view all new eQSL cards.
• In Hew eQSLs click on Display to view the eQSL.

To save eQSL to the RPi

• In Chromium right click on the eQSL and select Download image...
• Save eQSL as the call sign of the eQSL.
• I save my eQSL in pi/QSLcards directory.
• Below the eQSL will be a Authenticity Guaranteed log if the has registered for the
• Authenticity Guaranteed program.
• Only stations in the Authenticity Guaranteed program can be used for awards.

Authenticity Guaranteed program registration.

• Log in to your eQSL account.
• Click on the Authenticity Guaranteed.
• There are three method to be resisted.
  • I found it easy and quick to send a screen capture in JPG format of my FCC license PDF.

Project 37: Install WSJT-X (FT8, JT65, etc.)

The above screen capture is the WSJT-X v1.8.0-rc2 FT8 water fall:.

The above screen capture is the WSJT-X v1.8.0-rc2 main window:.

WSJT-X software is used for various weak signal digital modulation modes such as FT8, JT65, etc.

WSJT-X runs on the RPi P3 Model B and other computers.

Installing WSJT-X on the RPi.

• Download WSJT-X version 1.8.0 rc2 for the RPi at WSJT-X.
  • The install file is called Raspbian Jessie, ARMv6 ... : wsjtx_1.8.0-rc2_armhf.deb.
• Copy or move the wsjtx_1.8.0-rc2_armhf.deb file to the RPi desktop.
• Right click on the wsjtx_1.8.0-rc2_armhf.deb file and select Package Install.

Interfacing RPi to KX3.

• SignLink USB connects the RPi USB port to the KX3 phone output jack and the mic input jack.
• No CAT interface is used, just manual and VOX KX3 operation is used.

Running WSJT-X.

• WSJT-X is found in the RPi Application Menu, Sound & Video at the bottom called wsjtx.
• Click on wsjtx.
• It takes about 15 seconds after clicking on wsjtx before you see the program.

See the next project below for WSJT-X FT8 configuration settings

WSJT-X & JT8 Links

• WSJT Meteor Scatter and Weak Signal Group
• FT8 Digital Mode Experimental (and General Use) Group
• FT8 Digital Mode on HF/6m Radio Facebook
• FT8 Hints by ZL2IFB, Gary
• WSJT-X for Dummies & Experts
• New FT8 Mode Included in WSJT-X Beta Release by ARRL

Project 38: WSJT-X FT8 Configuration Settings

The above screen capture is the WSJT-X v1.8.0-rc2.

• The below screen captures are for using FT8.
• FT8 is has recommended frequencies for 6 meters and below.
• WSJT-X does other modes such as JT65, JT9, etc.

The above screen capture is the WSJT-X v1.8.0-rc2 General settings:.

• Five boxes are checked as shown above.

The above screen capture is the WSJT-X v1.8.0-rc2 Radio settings:.

• No changes to the default install settings of None.
• Manually set the KX3 frequency, TX Data, volume control, and pass band.
• SignaLink uses VOX to control transmit and receive.

The above screen capture is the WSJT-X v1.8.0-rc2 Audio settings:.

• The sound card input and output settings for using the SignaLink USB with the RPi P3 Model B.
• The SignaLink is connected to the RPi USB port.
• The SignaLink is connected to the KX3 head phones jack and the mic jack.

The above screen capture is the WSJT-X v1.8.0-rc2 TX Macros settings:.

• No changes to the default install settings.
• Be aware if you use custom macros the Auto Seq may not work at the other stations.

The above screen capture is the WSJT-X v1.8.0-rc2 Reporting settings:.

• Check Prompt me to log QSO.
• The log is in ADIF and is easy uploaded into eQSL and QRZ.com logs.

The above screen capture is the WSJT-X v1.8.0-rc2 Frequencies settings:.

• No changes to the default install settings.

The above screen capture is the WSJT-X v1.8.0-rc2 Color settings:.

• No changes to the default install settings.

The above screen capture is the WSJT-X v1.8.0-rc2 Advanced settings:.

• No changes to the default install settings.
• Do not use NA VHF Contest Mode, it does not work with previous software rc1.

The above screen capture is the WSJT-X v1.8.0-rc2 main window:.

• Check Auto Seq
• Check Call 1st
• When calling CQ your choice on Tx even/1st
• The receive audio should be between 30 and 60 dB.
• If the audio level is too high, it clips and decode will not work.
• Check or uncheck Menu to see the top menu.
• RC2 DT needs to be 0.5 seconds for decode.
• Signal reports are in dB.
• -24 dB signals may not show on the waterfall.
• Strong signals are in red, usually positive dB.
• Band Activity colors
  • Green station is in the log.
  • Red station is no in the log.
  • Dark red DX station is no in the log.

The above screen capture is the WSJT-X v1.8.0-rc2 FT8 water fall:.

• FT8 signals are about 50 Hz wide.
• FT8 transmission is 15 seconds long.
• When only receiving you will see four transmission from other stations per minute.
• When you transmit you will see two transmission from other stations per minute because your transmitting twice in one minute.
• Always listen first to see if the frequency is not being used before calling CQ.
• Responding to a CQ on his/her frequency will sometimes work if your the most powerful station responding.
• Your waterfall is going to be different than the other stations waterfall.
• A clear spot on your waterfall may not be a clear spot on the other station's waterfall.
• Decode usually does not work if signals are on the same frequency or overlapping.

Trouble ShoOting

No decode

• No audio
• Audio is too strong and clipping occurs.
• Audio is too weak.
• Two signals are on the same frequency.
• Computer time is greater that 1 second between the two stations.
• Signal is too weak to decode.

Project 39: SDR rtf_test

Some SDRs can be tested using the CLI rtf_test command. The rtf_test command is part of the rtl_sdr software.

• RTL-SDR: Inexpensive Software Defined Radio EE123: Digital Signal Processing.
  • SDR Stuff presentation PDF M. Lustig, EECS UC Berkeley.
• rtl_sdr software.
• RTL-SDR.COM.
• rtlsdr.org wiki!.

Project 40: SDR Gqrx

GQRX is software to control SDRs.

• Gqrx new website.
• Gqrx old website.

Work In Progress List of Programs

This is a list of programs that are not work and I need to spend more time on learn how to configure them or operate.

• xdx
  • Need to setup the DX cluster server.
• gqrx-sdr
  • Program will no start correctly.
  • eHam.net gqrx-sdr reviews.
• gMSFSK
  • Need to learn how to configure the sound card setup.
  • eHam.net gMSFSK reviews.
• Qthid
  • Need to learn more about the program.
• Jaaa
  • Need to learn more about the program and Jack/ALSA.

List of Programs Not Working on the RPi P3 Model B

This is a list of apt-get programs that do not work or I do not know how to run them.

I need to find are read the fine manual (RTFM).

• Kucnak 2
  • Program closes on first selection of OK at start up.

• morse-2.4-2

  pi@raspberrypi:~ $ morse -r -s -T -d -w 5 -F 15 -p 5 -E -10
  Could not initialize audio: Connection refused
  Can't access speaker.
  pi@raspberrypi:~ $ 
  

Glossary

Below is a list of glossary links.

• ALSA: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture
• Amateur (Ham) radio
• Amazon.com
• Ardour
• ARRL
• Audacity
• Bash shell
• BlueJ Java IDE
• BPSK31
• CanaKit Raspberry Pi Quick-Start Guide
• Chromium Web Browser
• Claws Mail
• CLI (command line interface)
• Computer file
• CPU
• CQRLOG
• David Haworth
• Debiab
• Directories
• Display resolution
• dongles
• DRM
• Element14
• Executable program code
• File extensions
• Fldigi
• Flmsg
• Flrig
• Fry's Electronics
• Geany
• GIMP
• GitHub
• GNU
• Goodwill
• GNOME
• GNU Radio
• GNURadio
• Gpredict
• Greenfoot Java IDE
• GUI
• Grig
• HDMI
• Hello Python Book PDF
• Hello World! Book PDF
• IC
• ImageJ
• ImageMagick
• IP address
• Joint Photographic Experts Group
• LibreOffice
• Linux
• LXDE
• MagPi magazine
• Mathematica
• Micro-SD card memory
• MP3
• NIHNode-RED
• NOOBS
• NooElec
• OpenELEC
• openSUSE
• Operating system
• PIXEL
• Portable Document Format file
• Portable Network Graphics
• PSK31
• Puppy Linux
• Python 2
• Python 3
• QRZ.com
• RAM memory
• Raspberry Pi Foundation
• Raspberry Pi Projects 2015 UK Book PDF
• Raspbian
• RPi computer
• Raspberry Pi Foundation forum
• SBC: Single-board computer
• Scratch
• SDR
• SEA-PAC
• Secure Shell (SSH)
• Sense HAT
• Software
• Sonic Pi
• SoX
• SSH
• SSH File Transfer Protocol
• SSTV
• Stellarium
• Temperature
• Text file
• twclock
• Ubuntu
• UNIX
• URL
• USB
• USB flash memory devices
• Vimeo
• VNC (Virtual Network Computing)
• VoIP
• WA7ABU
• WA9ONY
• Wallpaper
• WiFi
• Wolfram
• Xlog
• YouTube