WSJT-X-rc3 is now out, just a few days after rc2.

See https://sourceforge.net/p/wsjt/mailman/message/37024179/ for details.

Primarily hamlib related bug fixes.

#hamradio #ft8 #amateurradio

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WSJT-X 2.2.0-rc2 is out.

See https://sourceforge.net/p/wsjt/mailman/message/37019565/ for details and https://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/Release_Notes.txt for release notes.

Bug fixes and some random improvements, like:

• Significantly reduced the rate of false decodes in FT4 and FT8.

#hamradio #ft8 #amateurradio

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I have an eBay saved search for “roller inductor”, just so I don’t miss any bargains (😂).

These things are so expensive, but look gorgeous. 1.5kW ATU anyone?

#hamradio

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Oooh, you can use rigctld-wsjtx to toggle a GPIO pin for PTT, with WTJT-X

https://sourceforge.net/p/wsjt/mailman/message/37008737/

So, you could use a PI (or whatever) without yet another serial device, although you’d want some external circuitry i think.

I think I’ll stick to my working setup for now! And pronouncing rigctld “rigcuttle d” 😂

#hamradio #amateurradio

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@F1RUM@M0YNG I had no idea jtdx was cross platform

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WSJT-X 2.2.0-rc1 is out at http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/wsjtx.html

Release notes at: http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/Release_Notes.txt

FT8 decoding speed increases could be good for Pi users.

Via: https://sourceforge.net/p/wsjt/mailman/message/37007346/

#ft8 #hamradio #amateurradio

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I posted a few more radio links: https://hackerific.net/2020/05/11/radio-links-2-may-2020/

Including this cool Log spiral antenna I found: https://www.tindie.com/browse/DIY-Wireless/ and a little bit about bottle transmitters.

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Well, the PM’s address last night was utterly confusing and I’m sure it will do more harm than good.

I’m glad I’m able to keep working from home and ignore these bizarre mixed messages, but wish we weren’t stuck with this bunch of idiots in charge!

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This spreadsheet of Pi style single board computers is pretty cool:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jWMaK-26EEAKMhmp6SLhjScWW2WKH4eKD-93hjpmm_s/edit#gid=0

found via https://blog.erratasec.com/2019/05/some-raspberry-pi-compatible-computers.html

There are so many alternatives, but ease of access, support and hardware variety make the Pi an good choice.

I’m also really tempted to add an SSD to my Pi 4, after seeing https://jamesachambers.com/raspberry-pi-4-usb-boot-config-guide-for-ssd-flash-drives/

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I finally posted my WSJT-X + Raspberry Pi setup guide:

https://hackerific.net/2020/05/02/wsjt-x-and-raspberry-pi/

I’ve been meaning to write this for two years but only just got around to it! There’s nothing ground breaking here but people might find it useful 🤞🏻

#raspberrypi #hamradio #amateurradio

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