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Last update: August 12, 2026 Check back occasionally for updates Before Liftoff: The Practical Basics Tips Worth Noting and Recommending: Below is a list of the satellites I am currently testing The ISS (International Space Station) The premier class and the most emotional entry point to space communication. The ISS delivers brute-force signals straight [ ] Der Beitrag Operating Ham Radio via…
I have always asked myself two fundamental questions regarding my amateur radio setups: Can it be simpler? Can it be more efficient? For field operations, I really enjoy my Icom 705 GoBox. However, for hotel trips with strictly limited luggage, even this compact setup is still too heavy. Every year, it is my athletic goal [ ] Der Beitrag Minimal digital QRP setup 2026 erschien zuerst auf…
This step-by-step guide installs APRS-PropView inside a virtual Python environment to prevent conflicts with other ham radio tools. It configures the app as a manual system service controlled via desktop menu entries. Prerequisites Ensure your Raspberry Pi OS is updated and has Python 3.11 or higher installed. You can verify your version with: python3 --version [ ] Der Beitrag APRS-PropView on…
We are keeping the setup for this project extremely lean: The Pi 3 runs completely headless, meaning without its own desktop interface. OpenHamClock works as a pure server in the background. We skip the monitor on the Pi entirely – instead, I access the clock simply and resource-efficiently via the browser of my iPad (or [ ] Der Beitrag OpenHamClock on Raspberry Pi headless as Server erschien…
The Hardware Operating System We don t do things by halves and build on an absolutely solid foundation: Hardware: Raspberry Pi 4 Interface: Mobilinkd TNC4 via USB (Permanently assigned to /dev/ttyACM99) Operating System: Raspberry Pi OS Bookworm (64-bit) Lite Pro-Tip: Since we manage Graywolf exclusively over the network, the Lite version without a graphical user [ ] Der Beitrag Modern APRS…
This guide covers the native installation of GridTracker on a 32-bit Raspberry Pi. We use a straightforward package installation strategy to ensure system stability and avoid any interference with existing Ham Radio software like Wine or VARA. Before you dive into this blog post, I recommend reading the following blog post first: https://dl1gkk.com/raspberry-pi-ham-radio-best-practice-2026 1.…
This guide covers the manual compilation of Gpredict on a Raspberry Pi. We use a conservative build strategy to ensure system stability and avoid any interference with existing Ham Radio software like Wine, Vara, or Hamlib. Before you dive into this blog post, I recommend reading the following blog post first: https://dl1gkk.com/raspberry-pi-ham-radio-best-practice-2026 1. Install Build [ ] Der…
When operating digital modes like FT8 or JS8Call in the field, timing is everything. If your system clock is off by just a second or two, your QSOs will fail. This guide shows you how to turn a GPS source into a high-precision Stratum-1 time source for your Pi—without messing up your existing setup or [ ] Der Beitrag GPS Timesync Raspberry Pi on demand erschien zuerst auf DL1GKK.com .
Today, we’re supercharging our APRS and Packet Radio setup. We’re connecting the VGC N76 handheld directly to a Raspberry Pi 5. No cables, no external TNC clutter. Just pure efficiency. Before you dive into this blog post, I recommend reading the following blog post first: https://dl1gkk.com/raspberry-pi-ham-radio-best-practice-2026 The Problem: Your Pi thinks your Radio is a [ ] Der Beitrag…
Tired of searching for WSJT-X or WaveLogGate in messy submenus? Here is how to create a professional Ham Radio category in your Raspberry Pi menu. Before you dive into this blog post, I recommend reading the following blog post first: https://dl1gkk.com/raspberry-pi-ham-radio-best-practice-2026 The Messy Menu Problem As Ham Radio operators, we love to experiment. We install [ ] Der Beitrag…