Ham Radio Micro-controllers & Linux
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In this episode, Jeremy (KF7IJZ) and George (KJ6VU) team up to talk about micro-controllers and Linux for ham radio operators. They discuss the various types of micro-controllers available, both in terms of software and hardware, and provide tips on what to avoid and how to get the most out of these versatile devices, which are often referred to as the maker’s best friend. While Cale is away, the guys have a great discussion that any ham radio enthusiast interested in micro-controllers or Linux won’t want to miss!
Arduino: https://www.arduino.cc/en/Products/Compare
Raspberry PI: http://www.raspberrypi.org/
- K3NG Ultimate CW Keyer – http://blog.radioartisan.com/arduino-cw-keyer/ (He also has a CW Beacon controller, rotator controller, etc)
- KK5JY Controller to remotely or automatically tune a mag loop antenna ala AlexLoop, etc – http://www.kk5jy.net/AutoCap-v1/
- Antenna Analyzers w/ Arduino and cheap DDS boards from K6BEZ – http://www.hamstack.com/hs_projects/k6bez_antenna_analyzer.pdf, or from Jim Harvey: https://github.com/jmharvey1/DDS_AD9850_AntennaAnalyzer
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Low powered digital mode using SI chip: http://hackaday.com/2015/09/13/arduino-masters-ham-radio-digital-modeHamshield for Arduino: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/749835103/hamshield-for-arduino-vhf-uhf-transceiverUsing Arduino / Raspberry PI in High Altitude Balloons and Model Rocketry – http://makezine.com/projects/near-space-balloon-cam-with-arduino-and-aprs-radio/
- Remote kit running FLDigi for portable digital ops – http://indyham.com/news/rasperry-pi-simple-install-script-for-fldigi-includes-rigcontrol-compiled/
- Host for Digital Hotspot (DVAP, DVMega, DV4Mini, DVRPTRv1,MoenComm, etc –http://www.westerndstar.co.uk/html/downloads.html, http://maryland-dstar.org/html/raspiberry.html , http://www.dvmega.auria.nl/,
- APRS Software – YAAC – http://www.ka2ddo.org/ka2ddo/YAAC.html and Xastir http://xastir.org/index.php/Main_Page
- TNC for your PI – http://tnc-x.com/TNCPi.htm
- OpenRepeater Controller – https://openrepeater.com/
- PC Repeater Controller – Jonathan Naylor – https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/pcrepeatercontroller/info
- ADSB Flight Tracking – https://uk.flightaware.com/adsb/piaware/
- Raspberry PI SDR – https://learn.adafruit.com/freq-show-raspberry-pi-rtl-sdr-scanner
- Other Project – G0HWC – http://www.g0hwc.com/raspberry-pi-ham-radio.html
Make Magazine: http://makezine.com/
Linux in the Ham Shack Podcast: http://lhspodcast.info/
Python Training Video: https://youtu.be/tKTZoB2Vjuk
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Title: Episode 43 is tremendous!
Reviewer name: cb_abq
Country: USA
Date: January 13, 2016
Rating: 
Comment: Well done gentlemen! That is the most information delivered about microcontroller and embedded Linux systems related to ham radio, and other applications, that I have heard in any podcast, ever. This is great information to enable anyone, whether an EE, or just an interested consumer to build a project based on either of these closely related technologies. KJ6VU and KF7IJZ are really well informed and articulate on all things ham. Fantastic!
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Great show guys! You put some good information out there. You did leave out a model of Raspberry Pi…the Zero. It costs all of $5 and is about the size of a memory stick.
I was looking on youtube for the python tutorials mentioned on this podcast but I’m not sure which one it is. Could you post a link?
Thanks,
Here ya go!
https://youtu.be/tKTZoB2Vjuk
Great job on doing a very broad look at the main micro-controller boards out there and putting together a list of show notes. The only ting this episode assumed about the listener is that they already had work with linux as an operating system and with Debian in particular. By the end of this podcast I was not only wanting to break out my Raspberry Pi again but wanting to get several Adruino Unos for making projects. Looking forward to the follow-up podcasts. 🙂
Boy am I lost. I’m an analog guy living in a digital world. I’m just trying to get a reliable commo system up for my family. They don’t even understand conventional radio let alone this. I guess I have a whole bunch of learning to do . Just got my ticket this year so I am on an up hill learning curve for sure. Great show, always glad to see you guys join Kale for the show. I’d like to hear a show on NVIS if you guys have the time.
Great show! I am learning as I go just like Joe and I picked up a lot from this show. Less than two years as a HAM but very interested in the computer/electronics side of it. Thanks!
Thanks for the show. I have not yet dipped my toe in the micro-controller pool. This is answered a lot of questions I have. Looking forward to the next podcasts.