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Tag: ham radio software

A curated collection of software resources for the modern amateur radio station. Explore technical guides for SDR software, digital mode suites like WSJT-X, and specialized tools for station logging, satellite tracking, and antenna modeling. Whether you are setting up a Raspberry Pi for field operations or configuring CAT control for your homebrew rig, find the software solutions to enhance your radio experience

sBitx v5.3
Articles HF News SDR

sBitx v5.3: A Detailed Look at the New Software Release

February 2, 2026March 14, 2026PrabakaranComment(0)

sBitx v5.3 software update brings a touch-optimized UI, advanced FT8/FT4 automation, xOTA logging, CW decoding upgrades, and SWR protection — enhancing the Linux SDR transceiver platform.

freedv mode guide
Articles Digital modes Guide HF Tools

Getting Started with FreeDV: A Beginner’s Guide to Digital Voice on Amateur Radio

January 20, 2026March 15, 2026PrabakaranComment(0)

Beginner’s guide to FreeDV digital voice on HF using an SSB transceiver, computer, and sound-card interface. Learn setup, operating basics, and how open-source Codec2 delivers clear voice communication under weak-signal conditions

Nextion Emulator for the CEC firmware.
Articles HF News radio

Nextion Emulator for CEC Firmware — Alpha1 Release Brings uBITX Simulation to Desktop

December 9, 2025March 26, 2026PrabakaranComment(0)

The Alpha 1 release of the Nextion Emulator for CEC firmware — a Python-based emulator that brings full desktop simulation of CEC/uBITX radios with Nextion HMI.

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