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Domino, Thor, Pi

 

Meanwhile, over on the Zed, KE0EYJ asks, "I was wondering if there is any kind of 5w HF radio (BITX?), combined with a Rasberry Pi (or something similar) running Fldigi (or similar) as one unit, that fits in the hand, yet can transmit digital modes (not like DMR -- I want intercontinental chat)? My idea is... what if we had an inexpensive HF-based radio for text communication using Domino EX or Thor -- which automatically transmitted/received on a few set frequencies, or a swath within the digital band, so that all users of that handheld radio model could easily connect?"

It seems that someone is probably working on integrating a Pi running digital with the ?B, as a standalone without a PC?

Thanks!
 

I don't use Domino or Thor.? I do use PSK31 on a Rpi-3B and I see no reason why it would
not work with uBitx.? Hand held however is unlikely as you need a fair amount?of battery
for the radio, Pi and display.? That and a full size antenna at height.

Even then coast to coast is an iffy thing.? For that fact at full gallon input it can be very iffy.

So far no one has integrated the two (PI and radio) for other than SDR.

Allison
 

Depends on your definition of handheld.? There are plenty of guides available to run fldigi on a pi.? The radio, battery, pi, and ancillary cables and connections would be a handful for all but Fezzik (or any other giant) to hold in hand, but I don't see why you couldn't put all of that in anything from a backpack to a wheelbarrow and use a phone or tablet to VNC into the pi.? This is assuming you have an antenna figured out.? You need some space between the BITX and pi to keep RF from killing the pi's wifi but not much.? I have my ?BITX in an unshielded plastic case less than a foot away from a Pi3 that I can keep a constant wifi VNC session open to.
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