CTY-3504 Country Files - 31 January 2025
The Country (CTY) Files were updated on 31 January 2025: https://www.country-files.com/cty-3504-31-january-2025/ For installation instructions, start at: https://www.country-files.com/ Hover your mouse over the word Contest in the menu, then select the software you are using. To install the file, follow the link to your software at the top of the page. If you are interested in a bigger CTY.DAT for everyday logging, you can get it here: https://www.country-files.com/big-cty-31-january-2025/ Note that the release notes (and Version Entity) for this larger file are different than what is shown below. There is a separate link to them. As a reminder, there is an RSS feed of the latest country file announcements: https://www.country-files.com/feed/ Here are the release notes: 31 January 2025 (CTY-3504) VER20250131, Version entity is Palestine, E4 Added/changed Entities/Prefixes/Callsigns: * OJ1ABOA is Antarctica, CE9 in CQ zone 38, ITU zone 67 * TO4A is Martinique, FM * M0EDQ is Scotland, GM * II0ICV is Sardinia, IS * KD5AJC is United States, K in CQ zone 3, ITU zone 6 * KE4SVI is United States, K in CQ zone 4, ITU zone 8 * K4XV and KG5GBZ are both Hawaii, KH6 * KG7PAF and KG7PAH are both Alaska, KL * LU7DZV/D is Argentina, LU * SV1GA/A is Mount Athos, SV/a * R100AE, R100ME, R900BL, R900DM, R900DV, R900RO, R9JQ/6, RA0BM/6 and UE82AWD are all European Russia, UA * RT2F/P is Kaliningrad, UA2 * RV1CC/0 and RW6MD/0 are both Asiatic Russia, UA9 in CQ zone 19, ITU zone 25 * VK9YB is Norfolk Island, VK9N * KC4/KB1EHE and KC4/KB1IFZ are both South Shetland Islands, VP8/h Removed Entities/Prefixes/Callsigns: * 3D2Y in Rotuma Island, 3D2/r * A61Q/ND in United Arab Emirates, A6 * BA4DL/0 in China, BY * EA9ADD/P in Spain, EA * TX5NH in French Polynesia, FO * TO9W in St. Martin, FS * W3NX in United States, K * KG4OUW and KJ7KMD in Alaska, KL * K4W in Puerto Rico, KP4 * LU9JDZ/F in Argentina, LU * R1941MB, R1941OM, R900, R9OM/6, UA5B/4 and UA9UMF/6 in European Russia, UA * RX9WT/P and UA0KBG/9 in Asiatic Russia, UA9 Though I am subscribed to this reflector so that I can make these announcements, I do not see most messages posted to it. If you have any comments or corrections to the country file, please contact me directly. 73 - Jim AD1C -- Jim Reisert AD1C, <jjreisert at alum.mit.edu>, https://ad1c.us
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unaligned tcache chunk detected
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FLDIGI launches and then closes. I get this error when I install via the repo or compile myself. "malloc(): unaligned tcache chunk detected" . The flatpak seems to work fine but when I put my custom macros in the /home/user/.fldigi/macros directory, it does not see them. OS: Linux Mint 22.1 x86_64 -- DE KK4WB Jason
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fldigi sound problem on ubuntu 24.04
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#fldigi
#ubuntu
I have successfully installed Fldigi 4.2.03 on Ubuntu 24.4 I have good rig-control between Fldigi and my transceiver. But I am unable to get audio from my transceiver to Fldigi. I do have audio from my transceiver to my computer because I can see it on the Pulse Audio Volume control bar-graph. Ubuntu 24.04 uses Pipewire for audio, but W1HJK indicates that this is not an issue with Fldigi. On Fldigi configuration/Soundcard/Devices I select PulseAudio but I have no clue how to determine the Server string. Therefor this is probably the issue I am facing. I have looked up Server string in the file fldigi_def.xml <PULSESERVER></PULSESERVER> Putting that in for the Server String field on the configuration window, I get a Pulse Audio error: ¡°Connection refused¡± ¡°Is the server running?¡± But there is no PulseAudio server in Ubuntu 24.04 Anyone have any ideas about getting the audio into Fldigi? Thanks.
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fldigi waterfall offset when using Icom IC-7610 in RTTY mode
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OK, this has me stumped. I'm looking to change fldigi from using AFSK to FSK for RTTY with my Icom IC-7610. Everything has been configured to work fine using AFSK. While I'm still working on the FSK transmit connection using WinKeyer USB, I have a question about the waterfall display when receiving audio in RTTY mode on the IC-7610. Instead of the display being centered at the 1500 KHz mark, it is offset almost 750 Hz up. This is quite obvious when the 500 KHz filter is enabled on the Icom IC-7610 in RTTY mode. Please see the attached (note there was no signal present on the frequency when this was taken). What do I need to set to center the display like when I'm using AFSK? Larry KS9J
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New web hosting site for www.w1hkj
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I am in the process of moving the entire w1hkj web site to be hosted at QTH.com. The new site is https://www.w1hkj.or Please visit the site and report any discrepancies, particularly misdirection of links. fldigi, flrig, etal still need to be modified to reflect this move to the QTH host. 73, David W1HKJ
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Transfer SD to USB and USB to SD?
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There are many devices described as SD readers. Some also describe writing. So... ...Are all SD readers also SD writers?
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[winfldigi] New web hosting site for www.w1hkj
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Hi Dave, I had a quick look. The link to fldigi opens a directory with just the help text file in it. The one to flrig has all the files. 73 Phul G3ZZA
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software for SSTV??
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I run UBUNTU 22.04.05 LTS and want to get back into SSTV. What software package will run ? Are there any dependencies I need to look our for?
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FLdigi graphical face lift
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I¡¯ve been wondering how hard it would be to give FLDigi a graphical facelift. I know the look of FLDigi doesn¡¯t affect its usage, power, or capability. But in an era of dark mode, themes, and modern design, I¡¯ve heard comments like, ¡°FLDigi is one of those old programs...¡± or even, ¡°It¡¯s on its way out...¡±¡ªand I think it¡¯s purely because of how it looks. In reality, w1hkj and the team update, enhance, and improve the program regularly. I love FLDigi, use it nearly daily, and teach others why it should be every ham¡¯s number one tool, in their digital tool box. But hearing these comments makes me think a maybe a facelift could help change that perception. I¡¯d love to hear your thoughts.
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FLDIGI Macro to Generate 1477 Hz 1.5 Second Long Tone for W3HZU SSTV Repeater on 28.680
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The Keystone ARC in York, PA, runs a SSTV repeater on 28.680. It requires a 1477 Hz tone for 1.5 seconds that (should) trigger the repeater to send a CW-ID. Then, one can send a SSTV image to be received by the repeater. I use QSSTV in Ubuntu which does have a 'Transmit Tone' feature (little music note in the transmit panel). However, the transmit time variable appears to be type integer, so it's 1 second or 2 seconds....not 1.5 seconds. So, I thought I'd try to get FLDIGI (4.2.06) to generate that tone (and give me an opportunity to explore some of the seldom-used macro commands). Here's what I came up with: <PUSH> <TXRSID:on|off|t> <GOFREQ:1477> <TUNE:1.5> <RX> <TXRSID:on|off|t> <POP> In theory, FLDIGI should transmit just a 1477 Hz tone for 1.5 seconds, then return to whatever cursor audio frequency and TXRSID state it was in prior to executing the macro. It sort-of works. Audio frequency doesn't change but the rig goes to transmit for about the right time. Starting with TXRSID selected, it doesn't seem to toggle and it transmits a TXRSID before returning to receive. So, TXRSID:on|off|t and GOFREQ don't seem to work as I'd have expected. I suspect I'm not using these macro commands correctly....I'd welcome anyone more familiar with these that cares to comment/suggest. 73 Keith/KI5US
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Solar 22-01-2025 ~ 11:00 UTC
Hi, Solar from today 22-01-2025 @ 11:00 UTC No NOAA recordings. Attached the Nancay recordings. Huub Breda The Netherlands Locator: JO21jn
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#logging #ubuntu
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#logging
#ubuntu
Having a difficult time finding a logging program that works on Ubuntu 24.04. CQRLOG has problems with MySQL. Same with XLOG. KLOG will not interface with LOTW either directly or through ADIF file - TQSL gives errors on KLOG generated ADIF file. Anyone had success with a decent logging program on Ubuntu 24.04? Thanks
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Email address change
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Please note that you will no longer be able to reach me at w1hkj@.... That account has been closed. I do monitor these groups: . linuxham . nbem . winfldigi Thank you. 73, David W1HKJ
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FT8 Ops in Unix
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I¡¯m currently using Ham Radio Deluxe, WSJT-X and Grid Tracker on my Win 10 machine. Works very well. I¡¯m considering switching to Unix. My understanding is that HRD is a Windows Ap and will not work on Unix unless used on a VM. I¡¯m guessing that I would install a VM on Unix and run all three of my FT8 programs in windows. All suggestions welcome. thanx¡ -- de Fred W0SP
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Andy's Ham Radio Linux version 26C has been released!
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Hi Everybody, Version 26C is the most recent release to date of Andy's Ham Radio Linux, and it is available now. Please go to Files/v26c and download a copy of the GETTING_STARTED document. These instructions will guide you. If you have installed a previous version of AHRL, that's OK! Just install this new stuff over the old stuff. Supported flavors of Linux: Debian Live 12.7.0 Ubuntu 24.04.* Xubuntu 24.04.* Kubuntu 24.04.* Linux Mint 22 Raspberry Pi OS 5.5 Other Ubuntu derivatives MIGHT work. If you try it, please let me know the results. For more information: https://sourceforge.net/projects/kb1oiq-andysham/files/v26c/ Have fun and 73, Andy KB1OIQ ..
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W1HKJ - url is redirected?
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Dave (W1HKJ), having issues pulling up your site for any docs. Can't tell if it's your hosting provider or Cloudflare or my ISP's DNS, but I'm getting anything to the w1hkj domain redirected to the British Sundial Society site. Anyone else seeing this? Any help to narrow it down would be good.
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Call sign
Thanx¡73 Fred Hollendorfer, W0SP Wheat Ridge, CO -- de Fred W0SP
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What are the settings to get Fldigi to control my FTDX10?
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I had to do a rebuild and can't get fldigi to control my FTDX10. Radio works fine using CAT in WSJT-X so I know USB communications will work. I am getting a good waterfall in Fldigi and PSK31 decodes. When I try CQ I can hear the tones on the headphones on the radio so audio in that direction is working but the transmitter is not keyed. The computer also isn't controlling band or frequency. I have tried all of the Rig dialogs and can't get any to work. I suspect rigCATdoesn't work because I don't have a .xml file for the radio. For the others where possible I have set to FTDX10. When I go to the .xml file download site listed in the documentation there isn't a file for the FTDX10. Google hasn't been all that helpful on suggesting an alternative file to use. It looks like things are working except for controlling the radio. Dave W2IJL
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2 instances of fldigi running - Bug report
Just for info, I doubt anyone else would want to do this. Linux Bookworm 12.9, fldigi 4.2.06.20 I run 2 instances of fldigi quite often. Usually to concurrently decode two different modems. I do however also use remote SDR download & playback to test modem/flmsg/flamp etc performance. Have found that the playback of a wav file on one instance, stops the other instance from decoding the AF stream from the rig, but I think it does still respond to an RSID. ie there is some switchable shared resource that is being used by multiple instances. Report for possible interest only. Cheers Bob VK2YQA
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CTY-3503 Country Files - 15 January 2025
The Country (CTY) Files were updated on 15 January 2025: https://www.country-files.com/cty-3503-15-january-2025/ For installation instructions, start at: https://www.country-files.com/ Hover your mouse over the word Contest in the menu, then select the software you are using. To install the file, follow the link to your software at the top of the page. If you are interested in a bigger CTY.DAT for everyday logging, you can get it here: https://www.country-files.com/big-cty-15-january-2025/ Note that the release notes (and Version Entity) for this larger file are different than what is shown below. There is a separate link to them. As a reminder, there is an RSS feed of the latest country file announcements: https://www.country-files.com/feed/ Here are the release notes: 15 January 2025 (CTY-3503) VER20250115, Version entity is Corsica, TK Added/changed Entities/Prefixes/Callsigns: * CE6RFP is Chile, CE in ITU zone 16 * AT44I is Antarctica, CE9 in CQ zone 39, ITU zone 69 * W4ATD is United States, K in CQ zone 4, ITU zone 8 * KZ4DP is Alaska, KL * K9P is Puerto Rico, KP4 * LU1MAW/D, LU4CIC/D and LU8GTA/D are all Argentina, LU * LU9XEK/W is Argentina, LU in ITU zone 16 * R100GL, R900, UE82M and UE82ML are all European Russia, UA * R8MB/1 is European Russia, UA in CQ zone 17, ITU zone 20 * UA9AR/P is Asiatic Russia, UA9 * RK4PA/9 is Asiatic Russia, UA9 in ITU zone 20 Removed Entities/Prefixes/Callsigns: * TO4A in Martinique, FM * GB5BBC and GB9OO in Scotland, GM * HC5CW/8 in Galapagos Islands, HC8 * IZ3QBN/CRT in Italy, I * KQ4CTD and W1ESE in United States, K * R2024DX, RL1I/P and UE34DX in European Russia, UA * UB4CLH/0 in Asiatic Russia, UA9 Though I am subscribed to this reflector so that I can make these announcements, I do not see most messages posted to it. If you have any comments or corrections to the country file, please contact me directly. 73 - Jim AD1C -- Jim Reisert AD1C, <jjreisert at alum.mit.edu>, https://ad1c.us
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