Raspberry Pi in Ham Radio: The Honest Best Practice Guide ...
Let’s not kid ourselves: The Raspberry Pi is a brilliant little machine and pretty much indispensable for our […]
My experiences with digital amateur radio, GO-boxes and QRP Setups
I have always liked to build my amateur radio equipment and computers as compact as possible and to […]
APRS-PropView on Raspberry Pi
This step-by-step guide installs APRS-PropView inside a virtual Python environment to prevent conflicts with other ham radio tools. […]
OpenHamClock on Raspberry Pi headless as Server
We are keeping the setup for this project extremely lean: The Pi 3 runs completely “headless,” meaning without […]
Modern APRS Digipeater with Graywolf and Raspberry Pi
The Hardware & Operating System We don’t do things by halves and build on an absolutely solid foundation: […]
Installing GridTracker on Raspberry Pi
This guide covers the native installation of GridTracker on a 32-bit Raspberry Pi. We use a straightforward package […]
Gpredict SAT Tracking for Raspberry Pi
This guide covers the manual compilation of Gpredict on a Raspberry Pi. We use a conservative build strategy […]
GPS Timesync Raspberry Pi on demand
When operating digital modes like FT8 or JS8Call in the field, timing is everything. If your system clock […]
Connecting the VGC N76 to your Raspberry Pi via Bluetooth ...
Today, we’re supercharging our APRS and Packet Radio setup. We’re connecting the VGC N76 handheld directly to a […]
Customized Ham Radio Menu: Organize Your Raspberry Pi Shack
Tired of searching for WSJT-X or WaveLogGate in messy submenus? Here is how to create a professional “Ham […]
WSJT-X and WaveLogGate on Raspberry Pi
A professional guide for installing WSJT-X and WaveLogGate (for logging) clean from the source. Before you dive into […]
FLRig and FLDigi on Raspberry Pi
This guide describes how to compile the latest versions of FLRig and FLDigi from source. This ensures also […]
Raspberry Pi 5 USB-Gadget for hamradio and programming
A Raspberry Pi 5 as a USB-C gadget. Power and Ethernet via a single cable for use with […]
Winlink on Raspberry Pi 5 with VARA & Pat
The Raspberry Pi 5 is a powerhouse. This makes it possible to install Wine and use programs like […]
Setting up a Lean YAAC APRS Fill-in-Digi with Raspberry Pi
Here is my guide to setting up a highly efficient Fill-in-Digipeater. It’s great for position report and also […]
Build a Bulletproof Portable Packet Radio Node with Pi Zero ...
If you want to build a portable Packet Radio Node, a Digipeater, and a BBS that runs on […]
LiNK500: The Ultimative Interface for Digital Ham Radio
As a user of digital radio transmission methods, you need a reliable and versatile interface between your radio […]
Windows 11 QEMU KVM on Raspberry PI5
Another possibility to use Windows on a Raspberry PI5 (64bit). The installation is easy, either by script (see […]
Winlink Express, VarAC, and VARA Modem on a Raspberry Pi ...
IMPORTANT: This article is outdated. The 73Linux script (build a pi) is no longer being developed for PI. […]
QRP-GoBox with Icom 705 and Windows 11 PC
I always love to put my radios and computers in a case to use them as easy as […]
Robust Packet Radio with Teensy RPR TNC (SCS)
I use Android or iOS smartphones for Winlink and APRS. It works quite well on VHF and UHF. […]
Android / iPhone QRP setup 2024
In spring 2024 it was once again time to update my minimally portable amateur radio setup. Since I […]
Next level ham radio – QUEST 3
META QUEST 3 AR/VR GOGGLES I have been a big fan of digital amateur radio modes for over […]
iFTx (FT4/8) for iPhone and iPad
Finally there is an app for FT8 and FT4 for iPhone and iPad. Although it only offers rudimentary […]
Plug and play ham radio with iPad Pro and Raspberry ...
Please note: This article is outdated. Please read https://dl1gkk.com/raspberry-pi-ham-radio-best-practice-2026 I love my iPad Pro 12.9 with the M1 […]
QRP portable setup 2022
Summer 2022 is coming. Time to make the QRP equipment fit. Since I prefer digital modes the portable […]
Update of my tripod go box (11.2021)
Multifunctional, digital, portable amateur radio station for HF, 144 + 430 MHz and SDR 10kHz to 2GHz Since […]
How to set the clock on your laptop using the ...
A great video from VK3FS… Many thanks for it!
Packet Radio & APRS with ICOM IC-705 and Windows 10
When trying to use Dire Wolf with the ICOM IC-705 on Windows, PTT doesn’t work. Several software packages […]
Pimp up my Tripod-Go-Box
After I was able to test my slightly different Go-Box for some time now (in my shack and […]
Weather data visualization with the Raspberry PI
Pilots, water sports enthusiasts, drone- and model pilots, hikers and many other people need an up-to-date weather and […]
Setup CQRLOG for WSJT-X with LOTW and EQSL Support
CQRLOG is an advanced logbook program for Linux and also runs great on the Raspberry PI. A great […]
APRS & Packet Radio made easy
Please note: This article is outdated. Please read https://dl1gkk.com/raspberry-pi-ham-radio-best-practice-2026 The Raspberry PI 3+4 has proven itself as an […]
Tripod-Box the slightly different GO-BOX
I’m a big fan of outdoor radio, the Raspberry PI computers and lately the ICOM 705. I’ve always […]
IC-705 completely cordless digital ham radio
The IC-705 has a built-in server to to send and receive audio and radio control via WLAN. This […]
Sound Card Check
Digital operating modes are becoming more and more interesting for radio amateurs. The installation and use of the […]
IC-705 & Raspberry Pi – Next level digital ham radio
The performance and functionality of a base station in one hand. ICOM does not exaggerate with that. The […]
iPad, Raspberry & FT8, the easy way
Please note: This article is outdated. Please read https://dl1gkk.com/raspberry-pi-ham-radio-best-practice-2026 In this article I describe the easiest way to […]
Small QRP-GO-BOX powered by Raspberry Pi4, KX2 and TH-D74
Small multifunctional, digital, very compact amateur radio station for the radio operation at home, on the way or […]
Raspberry Pi, Xastir and Kenwood TH-D74 for APRS, a good ...
First install Xastir on your Raspberry Pi. Have a look here:https://dl1gkk.com/setup-raspberry-pi-for-ham-radio/ Connect your Kennwood TH-D74 with the original […]
Small portable digital amateur radio station-V2
I was already very satisfied with my first small, portable station. https://dl1gkk.com/small-portable-digital-amateur-radio-station/ However, it bothered me that in […]
Setup Raspberry Pi for Ham-Radio
All you need to know if you want to use the Rasperry Pi as a Ham Radio Computer. […]
Ham Clock Raspberry Pi
Ham Clock looks great and is a real enrichment for every ham radio operator. For installation you can […]
Small portable digital amateur radio station
Nowadays it is very easy to realize radio operation for on the way with a small, portable, amateur […]
Packet Radio with the Raspberry Pi
This is an old post. More recent information https://dl1gkk.com/aprs-packet-radio-made-easy/
WSJT-X with Raspberry PI3 and SDRplay RSP1
WSJT-X and FT8 are enjoying increasing popularity. K1JT’s software, Joseph Hooton Taylor, is really easy to use and […]
Double Commander – Dateimanager
Double Commander is a small but well-equipped file manager that has many features that are sorely lacking in […]
portable amateur radio station (go-box)
Multifunctional, digital, compact amateur radio station for radio operation at home, on the road or in emergency radio […]
portable power supply 72 ah 12 volt
Modern technology is constantly evolving. The performance of modern transceiver, cell phones or laptops is impressive. However, one […]
Amateur Radio – a 21st Century hobby
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Raspberry Pi 3 SETUP RASPBIAN, FLDIGI, WSJT-X
Please note: This article is outdated. Please read https://dl1gkk.com/raspberry-pi-ham-radio-best-practice-2026 DIGITAL HAM RADIO How can i use a Raspberry […]
KENWOOD TH-D74 Bluetooth Packet Radio Setup
INSTRUCTION How do i set up the radio for packet radio ? The TH-D74 is a great radio […]