Michael P. Brininstool wrote: > > > I actually enjoy the Linux vs. Windows debate, but will not continue it > here. > I have been using Unix/Linux mostly for the last 20 years, and 2 years ago, > got rid of my last windows installation. I will never go back...... > > I have an ICOM 720A and an ICOM 756 Pro II and have the serial to CIV > interface for both. The 720A came with it, and the one for the 756 ProII I > made and checked for functionality with friend's system. > > That said, I want to try the digital modes and do not know where to even > start. > I currently run Fedora Core 5 (but could change) and would like > recommendations on software to use for digital modes. Since I know little > about digital modes, turnkey would be nice! ;-) > > I would like to run both radios at once, but that is not necessary. Do any > of you Linux people have recommendations? >
For keyboard to keyboard modes, you can use GMFSK [1], or fldigi[2]. You can also try PSKMail[3] for mail delivering. You can control your rigs via hamlib [4]. 73 de Nestor, CM3NA [1] http://gmfsk.connect.fi/ [2] http://www.w1hkj.com/Fldigi.html [3] http://pskmail.wikispaces.com/ [4] http://hamlib.sourceforge.net/ __________________________________________ XIII Convención Científica de Ingeniería y Arquitectura 28/noviembre al 1/diciembre de 2006 Cujae, Ciudad de la Habana, Cuba http://www.cujae.edu.cu/eventos/convencion
