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Raspberry Pi Compatible Ham Radio Software
Packages Available in Raspberry Pi Repos
Below is a list of packages maintained in Debian that have been pulled through to Ubuntu, Mint and Raspberry Pi OS.
The linked packages starting with `hamradio-` are called metapackages, installing that will install everything below - unfortunately this doesn't work in Raspberry Pi OS as they've not imported them for some reason!
I've pulled out the highlights as you won't be interested in the whole thing!
Antenna Modelling
Modelling software for antennas and coverage
Packages contained within hamradio-antenna
apt install splat nec2c xnec2c xnecview
| Name | Description | Debian Package Name | Github/other link | Other Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| splat | Command line tool to create coverage maps and analyze point-to-point terrestrial RF communication links | splat | Hibby's Blog - splat | |
| NEC2c | NEC2, translated to C. Command Line tool for antenna modelling. | nec2c | ||
| xnec2c | NEC2c with a GUI. | xnec2c | ||
| xnecview | GUI viewer for NEC2c antennas | xnecview |
Data Modes
RTTY, SSTV, JT* and more
Packages contained within hamradio-datamodes.
apt install fldigi flamp flmsg flwrap js8call psk31lx qsstv twpsk wsjtx
| Name | Description | Debian Package Name | Github/other link | Other Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLdigi | Multimode digital program covering many modes - too many to list | fldigi | ||
| FLamp | FLDigi extension for receiving files multicast to many stations | flamp | ||
| FLMsg | FLMsg allows sending/receiving files in a number of different established message formats | flmsg | ||
| FLWrap | FLDigi Extension that enxapsulates and compresses files to be sent | flwrap | ||
| js8call | Powerful keyboard to keyboard messaging, very capable for weak signal situations, based on FT8 | js8call | https://www.youtube.com/c/OH8STN/ is a big fan | |
| psk31lx | PSK31 application that is terminal only | psk31lx | ||
| Qsstv | Dedicated SSTV application, covers both analogue and Digital (“DRM”) modes | qsstv | ||
| twpsk | Simple GUI PSK31 application | twpsk | ||
| wsjtx | Weak signal communication suite, includes FT8, FT4, WSPR and more | wsjtx |
Digital Voice
These packages cover digital voice modes on RF and for Internet linking.
Packages contained within hamradio-digitalvoice.
apt install dsdcc freedv qtel svxreflector svxlink-server svxlink-gpio svxlink-calibration-tools
| Name | Description | Debian Package Name | Github/other link | Other Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Speech Decoder | Digital speech decoder for DMR, DStar, dPMR and System Fusion | dsdcc | ||
| FreeDV | FreeDV is a digital voice mode for HF Radio | freedv | ||
| QTel | Graphical Echolink client | qtel | ||
| SVXlink | The SvxLink Server is a seriously powerful repeater control system, when connected to a pair of transceivers, but can act as as a simplex node with Echolink support | https://github.com/f5vmr/svxlinkbuilder |
Logging
These packages include log programs (including contest logs).
Packages contained within hamradio-logging.
apt install cqrlog klog pyqso tlf trustedqsl tucnak xlog
| Name | Description | Debian Package Name | Github/other link | Other Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CQRLog | Powerful logging program, can connect to remote mySQL server | cqrlog | ||
| KLog | KDE/QT Native Logging program | klog | ||
| PYQSO | Python based simple log program | pyqso | ||
| TLF | Console based log program | tlf | ||
| TrustedQSL | Program for signing & verifying LOTW contacts | trustedqsl | ||
| Tucnak | Console based contest logger | tucnak | ||
| xlog | GTK Logging application | xlog |
Morse / CW
CW Operation and Learning programs.
Packages contained within hamradio-morse.
apt install aldo cw cwcp cwdaemon ebook2cw ebook2cwgui glfer morse morse2ascii qrq xcwcp xdemorse
| Name | Description | Debian Package Name | Github/other link | Other Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldo | Morse Code Trainer | aldo | ||
| UnixCW | cli morse code tutor | cw | ||
| cwcp | TUI for Unix CW morse code tutor | cwcp | ||
| xcwcp | QT GUI for Unix CW | xcwcp | ||
| cwdaemon | Cwdaemon is a small daemon which uses the pc parallel or serial port and a simple transistor switch to output morse code to a transmitter from a text message sent to it via the udp internet protocol. | cwdaemon | ||
| ebook2cw | Convert ebooks to morse, MP3 or OGGs | ebook2cw | ||
| ebook2cw GUI | GUI for ebook2cw | ebook2cwgui | ||
| glfer | Program for reception and transmission of QRSS/DFCW signals | glfer | ||
| morse | training program about morse-code for aspiring radio hams | morse | ||
| morse2ascii | tool for decoding the morse codes from a PCM WAV file | morse2ascii | ||
| qrq | high speed morse trainer, similar to DL4MM's Rufz | qrq | ||
| xdemorse | GUI for decoding Morse signals to text | xdemorse |
Non Amateur Modes
Packages useful for listening to non-amateur modes such as AIS and ADS-B.
Packages contained within hamradio-nonamateur.
| Name | Description | Debian Package Name | Github/other link | Other Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dablin | DAB/DAB+ Receiver | dablin | ||
| Dump1090-mutability | ADS-B Aircraft Position Receiver for RTL-SDR | dump1090-mutability | ||
| fccexam | Questions for USA FCC Exams | fccexam | ||
| gnss-sdr | Global Navigational Satellite System SDR Receiver | gnss-sdr | ||
| GNU AIS | AIS Decoder | gnuais | ||
| GNUAIS GUI | GUI for GNU AIS | gnuaisgui | ||
| gr-air-modes | GNU Radio receiver for Mode S Transponders | gr-air-modes | ||
| gr-RDS | GNU Radio FM RDS/TMC Transceiver | gr-rds | ||
| hacktv | Analogue PAL/NTSC Transmitter for HackRF w/ teletext support | hacktv | ||
| radioclk | ntp refclock daemon for MSF/WWVB/DCF77 signals | radioclk | ||
| rtl-433 | Decode 433.9 MHz Data | rtl-433 | ||
| tempest-for-eliza | demonstrate electromagnetic emissions from computer systems by sending AM signals via computer monitors | tempest-for-eliza | ||
| welle.io | DAB/DAB+ SDR | welle.io |
Packet Modes
Packages useful when using AX.25, including IPv4 over AX.25 and APRS. Most of these are maintained by Hibby, MM0RFN - give him a shout on discord if you need a hand.
Packages contained within hamradio-packetmodes.
| Name | Description | Debian Package Name | Github/other link | Other Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| aprsdigi | APRS Digipeter | aprsdigi | ||
| aprx | APRS Digipeter & iGate | aprsdigi | ||
| AX.25 Suite | Tools for managing AX25 interfaces, and calling other AX25 stations | ax25-tools ax25-apps ax25-xtools | https://git.linux-ax25.org/cgit | Hibby's Blog - radio node |
| axmail | Mail user agent for ax.25 users. Probably not allowed under the uk license due to email being third party traffic | axmail | ||
| Direwolf | Soundcard TNC with excellent APRS & AX.25 support | direwolf | ||
| FBB | Packet radio mailbox and utilities | fbb ax25mail-utils | ||
| linpac | Terminal for packet radio | linpac | ||
| minimodem | General purpose AFSK Modem including support for various standard FSK protocols such as Bell103, Bell202, RTTY, TTY/TDD, NOAA SAME, and Caller-ID | minimodem | minimodem | |
| multimon-ng | Packet/Digital mode decoder, will work with audio from a radio, GQRX or UDP stream | multimon-ng | ||
| soundmodem | Sound Card TNC with GUI for configuration | soundmodem | ||
| uronode | Simple, low bandwidth node frontend for AX.25, NET/ROM, Rose and TCP connected stations | uronode | ||
| xastir | APRS Mapping & Messaging application | xastir |
Rig Control
Packages useful for rig control and programming.
Packages contained within hamradio-rigcontrol.
| Name | Description | Debian Package Name | Github/other link | Other Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chirp | Configuration tool for many ham radios, baofengs included | chirp | ||
| dmrconfig | cli config utility for some DMR Radios | dmrconfig | ||
| flrig | GUI CAT/CI-V Remote control program for Radios | flrig | ||
| grig | GUI for Hamlib / control of radios | grig | ||
| icom | Software control for ICOM radios using CI-V | icom | ||
| libhamlib-utils | Utilities to support the hamlib control library | libhamlib-utils | ||
| owx | Wouxun Dual Band handheld programming software | owx | ||
| remotetrx | RemoteTrx server facilitates remote control of amateur radio transceivers via the EchoLink protocol in party with svxlink-server | remotetrx |
Satellite
Packages contained within hamradio-satellite.
| Name | Description | Debian Package Name | Github/other link | Other Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPredict | Satellite/orbital object tracking and rig control | gpredict |
Other Software
Below is other software that people like to use but isn't supplied in the repositories of Raspberry Pi OS & Friends.
Data Modes
| Name | Description | Github/other link | Other Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gridtracker | GridTracker is a warehouse of amateur radio information presented in an easy to use interface, from live traffic decodes, logbooks, spot reports, weather, current solar conditions and more. | https://gridtracker.org/ |
Rig Control
| Name | Description | Github/other link | Other Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| QDMR | A GUI Codeplug programming tool for DMR Radios | https://dm3mat.darc.de/qdmr/ |