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Looking for something to build and software to use

 

I am looking to get back on the air and playing with QRP again. I
have a Softrock 40 and someplace around here I have a mostly completed
mobo setup with my 6.3 on it. What I would like is to build a
transceiver for either 20 or 40 mostly for the digital modes.

Way back when I was using Rocky with the 6.3. I see that Rocky has
been updated to work with Win 10 but the only digital mode is PSK-31.

Besides the Ensemble RXTX are there any othersthat I should be looking
at? My son suggested the Ubitx but that looks to be just a
screwdriver exercise to assemble.

What software should I be looking at? I would prefer Linux but I have
the laptop set up as dual boot and can use Windows if needed. I
looked at FLDigi on the Linux side but it doesn't really like my usb
sound devices.

Soldering and dealing with software are not a problem.

Dave
W2IJL
 

What software should I be looking at? I would prefer Linux but I have
the laptop set up as dual boot and can use Windows if needed. I
looked at FLDigi on the Linux
Dave,

Something like an Ensemble or 6.3 is good.
Digi-modes, especially RX/TX really require a combination of software connected by a Virtual sound utility.
My page for Windows and WSJT-X here
Similar is done in Linux but not described by me:-)

73 Alan G4ZFQ
 

Thanks, I'll take a look at your page. I would do another 6.3 but
Tony hasn't sold those for quite a few years.

Dave
W2IJL

On Wed, Sep 30, 2020 at 2:43 PM Alan G4ZFQ <alan4alan@...> wrote:


What software should I be looking at? I would prefer Linux but I have
the laptop set up as dual boot and can use Windows if needed. I
looked at FLDigi on the Linux
Dave,

Something like an Ensemble or 6.3 is good.
Digi-modes, especially RX/TX really require a combination of software
connected by a Virtual sound utility.
My page for Windows and WSJT-X here

Similar is done in Linux but not described by me:-)

73 Alan G4ZFQ
 

Dave,

There are quite a few choices. These are only the ones I know about - several more are out there. All of these are on groups.io to include assembly instructions if not on the website:

Multus SDR Proficio - multiband - HF - it is an SDR so no interface needed for digital modes other than Virtual sound utilities that Alan mentions.



QRP Labs QCX - single band- but has other products as well such as the U3S which cover 630 M and 2200 M which the Softrock can also do with some modifications



Midnight Design Solutions Phaser - single band two frequency QRP specifically designed for digital - preprogrammed with FT8 and JS8 frequencies



WSJT-X runs on just about everything including Raspberry Pis

73,

Dave, W4VU
 

I just finished building a Phaser FT8. Nice kit, great support. Puts out about 3 watts on 20 m. Check out the web site for Midnight Design Solutions.

Bruce A. KF0ET

Sent from my not so smart iPhone

On Sep 30, 2020, at 2:45 PM, David Matthews <n36078@...> wrote:

Thanks, I'll take a look at your page. I would do another 6.3 but
Tony hasn't sold those for quite a few years.

Dave
W2IJL

On Wed, Sep 30, 2020 at 2:43 PM Alan G4ZFQ <alan4alan@...> wrote:


What software should I be looking at? I would prefer Linux but I have
the laptop set up as dual boot and can use Windows if needed. I
looked at FLDigi on the Linux
Dave,

Something like an Ensemble or 6.3 is good.
Digi-modes, especially RX/TX really require a combination of software
connected by a Virtual sound utility.
My page for Windows and WSJT-X here

Similar is done in Linux but not described by me:-)

73 Alan G4ZFQ
 

On 30/09/2020 18:07, David Matthews wrote:
What software should I be looking at? I would prefer Linux
David



Works nicely with the Ensemble RXTX.

73
Nick

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