===== Why Rig Control? Amateur Radio Presentation - Web Resources ===== ===== Overview ===== This page contains extensive links related to the information in the presentation. These links were collected while preparing the presentation, and include reference information that greatly expand what is in the slides and outline. This document largely follows the same structure as the outline, though some sections are not included. ===== Why you need rig control ===== ==== Spin the Dial ===== === In and near the shack === * W1HKJ - flRig and flDigi (and others) homepage: [[https://www.w1hkj.org/]] * flRig Doc: [[https://www.w1hkj.org/flrig-help/contents.html#table_of_contents]] * wfview - Rig control with waterfall/spectrum (newer Icom/Kenwood): [[https://wfview.org/wfview-user-manual/main-window/]] * Hamlib (rigctld) emulation: [[https://wfview.org/wfview-user-manual/hamlib-rigctld-emulation/]] * Grig - Rig control based on Hamlib: [[https://groundstation.sourceforge.net/grig/]] * Commander - Windows Rig Control software with N1MM-style network support: [[https://www.dxlabsuite.com/commander/]] === Remote control === * RigPi - Raspberry Pi-based server for remote operation: [[https://www.rigpi.net/]] * Overview of remote operation via Raspberry Pi: [[https://gamehendge.org/2022/10/16/raspberry-pi-as-remote-amateur-radio-interface/]] * Pre-packaged Raspberry PI image for remote control of Icom IC-7300/7610: [[https://simplehrr.com/simple-ham-radio-remote-project-rpi-remote]] * Web Radio Control - Control your radio across the Web: [[https://webradiocontrol.tech/]] * RemoteTX - Paid-for Raspberry Pi-based remote control system: [https://www.remotetx.net/]] * HamPi - Raspberry Pi distro with lots of Amateur Radio tools: [[https://github.com/dslotter/HamPi]] ==== Radio personal assistant ==== * Log4OM2 - Logging with Spotting/Cluster/Propogation/Basic CAT: [[https://www.log4om.com]] * Resources (including videos): https://www.log4om.com/resources/ * Excellent PDF Doc: https://www.log4om.com/l4ong/usermanual/Log4OMNG_ENU.pdf * Ham Radio Deluxe (HRD) - Everything in one package: [[https://www.hamradiodeluxe.com/]] * N1MM - Ultimate contesting log: [[https://n1mmwp.hamdocs.com/]] * N3FJP - Popular daily/contesting log (but has issues...): https://www.n3fjp.com/ * What is a DX cluster: [[https://www.qsl.net/4x4xm/FAQ/What-are-DX-clusters.htm]] * Hamclock-friendly DX cluster: [[https://qso365.co.uk/2023/01/why-you-might-want-to-try-using-my-dx-cluster/]] * Hamclock tutorial: [[https://qso365.co.uk/2024/05/how-to-set-up-a-hamclock-for-your-shack/]] * Hamclock: [[https://www.clearskyinstitute.com/ham/HamClock/]] * PDF Manual: [[https://www.clearskyinstitute.com/ham/HamClock/HamClockKey.pdf]] * Tutorial: ==== On the air ==== === CW === * W1HKJ - flRig and flDigi (and others) homepage: [[https://www.w1hkj.org/]] * flDigi Doc: [[https://www.w1hkj.org/FldigiHelp/index.html]] * CW Skimmer - Multi-channel CW decoder/analyzer: [[https://www.dxatlas.com/CwSkimmer/]] * CwGet - Narrow-band filter and CW decoder: [[https://www.dxsoft.com/en/products/cwget/]] * MRP40 - CW Decoder and keyer: [[https://www.polar-electric.com/Morse/MRP40-EN/]] * PCB-based DIY Winkeyer: https://www.nf4rc.club/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/KeyerManual-1.pdf === SSB === * HamSoft DSP Filter - Free audio DSP for Amateur use: [[https://hamsoft.ca/pages/dsp-filter.php]] * Doc: [[https://hamsoft.ca/pages/dsp-filter/manual-online.php]] * DL4YHF Spectrum Lab - Powerful but complex real-time spectrum analyzer: [[https://www.qsl.net/dl4yhf/spectra1.html]] * Spectran V2 - Realtime audio spectrum and monitor: great for setup testing! [[https://www.i2phd.org/spectran.html]] * Soundcard Audio Tools and Toys - Very basic audio tools (spectrum analyzer, function generator, etc.): [[http://www.techmind.org/audio/]] * WD6CNF - Large variety of sound tools including CW decoder and Voice Keyer: [[http://hotamateurprograms.com/]] * Voice Shaper - Speech processor for SSB: [[https://www.dxatlas.com/VShaper/]] * Use VLC to add voice recording to any radio: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuIvkKLs5XA]] === Other modes === * W1HKJ - flRig and flDigi (and others) homepage: [[https://www.w1hkj.org/]] * flDigi Doc: [[https://www.w1hkj.org/FldigiHelp/index.html]] * JS8Call: [[http://js8call.com/]] * Getting Started: [[http://js8call.com/js8call-getting-started/]] * FT8/FT4/JS8CALL Presentation: https://www.nf4rc.club/how-to-docs/data-comms/ft8-ft4-js8/ * SSTV Primer (Mainly links to YouTube videos): https://www.nf4rc.club/how-to-docs/sstv/sstv-primer/ * Introduction to Packet Radio: https://www.choisser.com/packet/ * AX.25 Packet Information: https://www.nf4rc.club/how-to-docs/data-comms/packet-radio/older-packet-ax-25-material/ * General HF Packet Setup instructions: https://www.complete.org/packet-radio-on-hf/ * Network 105: The best place to start with HF Packet: https://www.qsl.net/ww2bsa/ww2bsa-network105.htm * Winlink: [[https://winlink.org/]] * WSJT-X Homepage: https://wsjt.sourceforge.io/ * PSK Reporter: https://pskreporter.info/ * GridTracker: https://gridtracker.org/ * WSPR: https://wspr.live/ * Use WSPR to compare antennas: [[https://www.uni-due.de/imperia/md/content/hft/papers/wspr_for_antenna_comparison.pdf]] * FreeDV: [[https://freedv.org/]] * Getting Started: https://freedv.org/getting-started/ * FreeDV/RADE presentation: [[https://freedv.org/rade-ham-club-presentation/]] ==== VHF/UHF ==== * APRS.fi - Worldwide APRS tracking: [[https://aprs.fi]] * Modern introduction to packet and APRS: [[https://themodernham.com/modern-introduction-to-packet-radio-ax25-aprs-and-tcp-ip/]] * W8CMN Mi7 Winlink/Packet: https://w8cmn.net/mi7-winlink/ * W8CMN APRS Digipeaters: https://w8cmn.net/aprs/ * Packet Radio 101: Extensive guide, including digitpeater and BBS node setup: https://themodernham.com/packet-radio-101-the-ultimate-guide/ * List of packet BBS worldwide: [[https://www.tprfn.net/network-how-to/current-list-world-wide-packet-bbs-s]] * BBS and Chat over packet setup: [[https://themodernham.com/basic-bpq32-bbs-setup-with-direwolf-and-configuration-guide/]] * PiStar - Raspberry Pi image for digital voice hotspot and gateway: [[https://www.pistar.uk/]] * Analog FM gateway using MMDVM: [[https://forum.pistar.uk/viewtopic.php?t=2768]] * AllStarLink - Bridge repeaters and nodes via VoIP: [[https://www.allstarlink.org/]] ===== How does it work? ===== ==== Radio management ==== * What is Rig Control? [[https://www.westmountainradio.com/kb_view_topic.php?id=ST172]] * What is CAT Control? [[https://www.ham-interfaces.com/ham-radio-info-and-guides/what-is-cat-control]] ==== Audio management ==== ==== Middleware ==== * flRig Supported Transceivers: https://www.w1hkj.org/flrig-help/supported_transceivers.html * Hamlib - Ham Radio Control Library cross-platform middleware: [[https://hamlib.github.io/]] * OmniRig - Windows-only rig control middleware (last update: 2022): [[https://dxatlas.com/OmniRig/]] * com0com - Open-source null-modem emulator (virtual serial ports): [[https://com0com.sourceforge.net/]] * Signed version: [[https://pete.akeo.ie/2011/07/com0com-signed-drivers.html]] * Electronic Team Virtual Serial Ports: [[https://www.virtual-serial-port.org/]] * How to use with Ham Radio: [[https://www.virtual-serial-port.org/articles/ham-radio-usage/]] * EterLogic Virtual Serial Ports: [[https://eterlogic.com/Products.VSPE_License.html]] ===== Hardware Options ===== ==== Radio Management ==== * Yaesu FT-450D CAT Reference: [[https://media.sm7iun.se/2020/04/Yaesu-FT-450D-CAT.pdf]] * Icom CI-V Reference Manual 3.2 - Most radios before 2002: [[https://www.cryptomuseum.com/ref/protocol/civ/files/CIV_manual_2002_v3-2.pdf]] * Kenwood CAT Reference (TS-890S): https://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/pdf/ts890_pc_command_en_rev1.pdf * Kenwood TS-2000 Manual - CAT commands on page 122 (114 within PDF): [[https://www.qrzcq.com/pub/RADIO_MANUALS/KENWOOD/KENWOOD--TS-2000-User-Manual.pdf]] * (Simplest) DIY CI-V Interface using TTL-level (nonstandard) USB Serial: https://www.maniaradio.it/forum/showthread.php?tid=458 * (Early) Simple DIY CI-V Interface: https://www.qsl.net/ok2wy/projects.htm * (Later) DIY CI-V Interface: https://www.qsl.net/g3vgr/civ.html * (RS-232 Compliant) DIY CI-V Interface with level shifter: http://www.ka1mda.org/ham/homebrew/civ/index.htm * (RS-232 with PTT) DIY CI-V Interface: http://www.seed-solutions.com/gregordy/Amateur%20Radio/Experimentation/CIVInterface.htm * Yaesu FT-8x7 (8-pin Mini DIN) DIY Cat interface: https://qsl.net/oz1dgq/home-filer/yaesu-hints/yaesu%20ft8x7%20cat%20interface%20v1.0%20de%20sv3jyy.pdf * Yaesu FT-8x7 (8-pin Mini DIN) DIY CAT **Bluetooth** interface: https://www.yo3ggx.ro/btcat/FT8x7_DIY_Bluetootth_CAT_interface_v1.pdf * Kenwood TS-440 with IC-10 DIY CAT Interface: https://piratesinteepees.org/kenwood-ts-440-ic10/ * Kenwood IF-232C (6-pin DIN) Manual: http://www.radiomanual.info/schemi/KENW_ACC/Kenwood_IF-232C_user.pdf ==== Audio Management ==== * XGGComms: Value digital mode interfaces: https://xggcomms.com/ * SignaLink USB: https://tigertronics.com/slusbmain.htm * West Mountain Radio RigBlaster Advantage: https://www.westmountainradio.com/product_info.php?products_id=rb_adv * DIY Sound interface with VOX: https://www.nf4rc.club/how-to-docs/data-comms/inexpensive-homebrew-soundcard/ * PCB-based DIY Sound interface with VOX: https://www.qsl.net/nf4rc/SmallBookSoundCardConstructionManual2.pdf * DIY custom cables for RJ-45-based sound interfaces (e.g. SignaLink USB): https://www.nf4rc.club/how-to-docs/data-comms/digital-connection-how-to/ ===== Tools ===== * Setting up Log4OM2 with flRig: https://forum.log4om.com/viewtopic.php?p=41969&sid=71f60ac173fe818bad479c3e661f6eda#p41969 * Hamlib Virtual Serial support: [[https://man.archlinux.org/man/extra/hamlib/rigctlcom.1.en]]