CQRLOG
A logging program for amateur radio operation
Pre-Install
MySQL-server
MySQL-client
Hamlib Libraries ???
TrustedSQL
libssl-dev
- required to upload content to https sites
Installation
Add ft8 in the “User defined digital modes” under Preferences->Modes
A great video on initial configuration if found with Linux in the Ham Shack video
Updating database
From the QSO list window, one can open an SQL console for direct action on the database
Debug mode
To debug a problem open a terminal window and run program from there
- cqrlog debug=1
To save the output to a file
- cqrlog debug=1 > /tmp/debug.txt
The text file will be erase when the program is closed
WSJT-X
Pre-install items listed on website for Linux installations
Install the distribution version – probably out-of-date
Download and install latest version
Rig Hookup
Add username to dial out group and reboot
Get programs talking
In CQRLOG, to the the fldigi/wsjt interface and add path to wsjtx, “/usr/bin/wsjtx”
Checkmark Run wsjtx after entering Remote mode
Time
Ensure Automatic Date and Time is set to On
Linux in the Ham Shack
A great resource of all things Linux that involve ham radio
Raspberry Pi variations
Install and configure as with other Linux computers
Audio
Install
- pluseaudio
- pavumeter
- pavucontrol
- paman
- paprefs
Radio
Reduce the polling time from CQRLOG to the radio. The logging program does not need 500 millisecond refresh rates, 5 seconds appears to be OK.