Linux underpins most open source amateur radio software, and the major applications are packaged for Debian, Ubuntu and Raspberry Pi OS.
WSJT-X, fldigi, CQRLOG, GPredict and gqrx install from repositories or upstream builds. Hamlib provides rig control through rigctld, and Direwolf turns a soundcard into an AX.25 TNC for packet and APRS without dedicated hardware. RTL-SDR receivers based on the RTL2832U chipset are supported natively.
Two configuration details cause most first-time problems. Serial rig control needs the user account added to the dialout group before the port is accessible, and soundcard modes need the correct ALSA or PulseAudio device selected rather than the system default. A Raspberry Pi 4 runs a complete digital modes station on a few watts, and the whole setup can be operated headless over SSH.
Update, September 2026. This guide still describes the driver installation correctly, but on a current Raspberry Pi OS image (Debian 13 “trixie”) running MHS35-show on its own leaves you with a black panel. The screen is not faulty. See What changed on Raspberry Pi OS trixie at the end of this post for what to … Read more
Before we dive into the Raspberry Keyboard Shortcuts, it’s important to note that some of them may not work if you’re using a different keyboard layout than the default. The default layout for Raspbian is UK English, so if you’re using a different layout, you may need to adjust some of the shortcuts accordingly. Raspbian … Read more
I couldn’t find anything WoW for my Raspberry Pi with 3.5 inch touch screen and I decided to try to create my own wallpaper. I wanted something to match with the dark theme of the website and my devices. Below my own collection of some Raspberry Pi 4K Wallpaper. Feel free to download and use … Read more
Introduction: Debian is a popular and reliable Linux distribution that is widely used in servers and other critical systems. If you are new to Debian or Linux in general, the installation process can be intimidating. However, with this step-by-step guide, you can easily install Debian on your computer and start using this powerful operating system. … Read more
The TP-Link AC600 TU2 is a compact, dual-band wireless adapter that can provide fast and reliable Wi-Fi connectivity to your desktop or laptop computer. The adapter is designed to work with the rt88XXau chipset, which provides high-speed data transfer rates and improved network performance. In this article, we will guide you through the process of … Read more
Anydesk installation for Debian 11 Step 1: Update Debian system Step 2: Install Dependencies The following dependencies will need to be installed. Most of these packages are already on your system, but running the command can help ensure they’re installed Step 3: Import AnyDesk GPG key for signing APT packages Step 4: Add AnyDesk repository … Read more
Step by step guide to enable autologin on Kali Linux This post explains how to enable autologin on Kali Linux. Autologin is a feature that automatically logs in as a specified user when the system starts up, can be useful in certain situations where you need quick access to the Kali Linux system without having … Read more
Wine for Linux: A Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Wine 8 on Debian 11 Wine 8 is a popular compatibility layer that allows you to run Windows applications on Linux, macOS, and other Unix-like operating systems. This open-source software has been around since 1993 and has since become a staple for many Linux users who need … Read more