Linux and Ham Radio.

[kc1di]

Many Ham Radio ops are looking to use Linux but feel the software available is not sufficient. I would like to assure them that there is much software for Ham Radio written for Linux.

To start with there is a little known Linux distro that is full of Software ready to use. Developed by Andy KB1OIQ. Found here,

KB1OIQ - Andy's Ham Radio Linux

Download KB1OIQ - Andy's Ham Radio Linux for free. Xubuntu Linux remastered for Amateur Radio users. Version 21 - last version to support 32-bit Version 25a: 05-May-2023 (xfce4) 64-bit, Xubuntu 22.04.0 This is a remastered version of Xubuntu Linux. PLEASE read this very fine document...

sourceforge.net

There are several good logging software some of my favorites are
Xlog - can be found in most Linux repositories. Simple effective Log book. Can export adif files.
Jlog - Jave script Log book, Cross platform Very comprehensive. Found here.

jLog.org - Home Page

jLog - Home Page

www.jlog.org

CQRLog --

CQRLOG | The world's best linux logging program!

www.cqrlog.com

Digital software-
FLdigi - found in most Linux Distro repositories.

W1HKJ Software

There is quite a list found here also:

Best Open Source Linux Ham Radio Software 2024

Compare the best free open source Linux Ham Radio Software at SourceForge. Free, secure and fast Linux Ham Radio Software downloads from the largest Open Source applications and software directory

sourceforge.net

There is a ton of Ham Radio software available just do a web search and it will reveal a multitude of good linux software.
some sites that may be of help.

Ham Software Linux

Ham radio programs for linux platform category is a curation of 106 web resources on , SignalGen, RSCW, CLX Packet Cluster. Resources listed under Ham Software Linux category belongs to Software main collection, and get reviewed and rated by amateur radio operators.

www.dxzone.com

Amateur Radio Software For Linux | KC7NYR

Amateur Radio Software For Linux, KA7PLE. Linux user Net.

kc7nyr.com

enjoy the hobby and Linux too

 

[Brickwizard]

Nice work @kc1di

 

[mrcrossroads]

Many Ham Radio ops are looking to use Linux but feel the software available is not sufficient. I would like to assure them that there is much software for Ham Radio written for Linux.

To start with there is a little known Linux distro that is full of Software ready to use. Developed by Andy KB1OIQ. Found here,


There are several good logging software some of my favorites are
Xlog - can be found in most Linux repositories. Simple effective Log book. Can export adif files.
Jlog - Jave script Log book, Cross platform Very comprehensive. Found here.

CQRLog --


Digital software-
FLdigi - found in most Linux Distro repositories.


There is quite a list found here also:


There is a ton of Ham Radio software available just do a web search and it will reveal a multitude of good linux software.
some sites that may be of help.


enjoy the hobby and Linux too

Ironically I was just reading a thread on the Mint forums with Ham operators wanting a dedicated section for their hobby.

ham radio support - Linux Mint Forums

I know this doesn't contribute to your theme here but the timing of it was right on.

 

[KGIII]

I've passed all the various practice tests online. In fact, I've found a few 'dumps' and can pass those tests just fine. I don't know Morse code, but I don't need to anymore - and haven't needed to for years. I even have a giant mast antenna that lies disassembled in a barn. I even live on the side of a mountain!

By all rights, I should probably be a ham. I've just never done it. Every time I give it serious thought, I don't want to invest the time in a new hobby. Then, I think of the benefits in an emergency situation. But, if it's a true poop-hit-the-fan situation, I don't think the FCC is gonna care a whole lot about checking my license.

 

[kc1di]

@KGIII By all rights, I should probably be a ham. I've just never done it. Every time I give it serious thought, I don't want to invest the time in a new hobby. Then, I think of the benefits in an emergency situation. But, if it's a true poop-hit-the-fan situation, I don't think the FCC is gonna care a whole lot about checking my license.

Well it's easier today I had to pass the 21 WPM code test back in the day I got my extra license. But I have loved Morse since I was a kid. Got my first license in 1966. Had one ever since. Been a great Hobby. Was a High Speed Morse op when i was in the Army. They don't use it much any more but I stay practiced. Morse will get through when nothing else will. In fact it was through Ham Radio I first came to Linux. Saw an add in a Ham Magazine and ordered the 25 or so floppy disc to put Slackware on my 386 computer. So go for it

 

[KGIII]

Well it's easier today I had to pass the 21 WPM code test back in the day I got my extra license.

I do know Morse enough to bang it out REALLY slowly and I can't even write it down fast enough when I listen to you folks who are fast at it. Those guys who use two fingers with the fancier switches are insanely fast. I can keep up for maybe the first letter.

I do remember which letter is which. There's no way I can (currently) do it at speed. I'm sure I could learn and get faster with practice.

I'd say we could probably talk to each other on the radio - but that'd just be too easy 'cause we could do it with cell phones. At this point, I'm pretty sure I'll never invest the time.

I do have a couple of pretty fancy scanners.