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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 | |
| 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.
| 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 general purpose voice services system, which when connected to a transceiver, can act as both an advanced repeater system and can also operate on a simplex channel with Echolink support | svxreflector svxlink-server svlink-gpio svxlink-calibration-tools |