I have some python command-line routines that I should publish for K2
and SteppIR control. They won't add much more to your understanding if
you already have other code, but if you are considering a Linux UI, you
might want to try writing it in Python instead of C. It may be quicker
and easier to maintain, and can be ported to Windows as well. (WSJT for
example is done this way).
Also, Dave W1HKJ wrote a configurable rig interface for fldigi that uses
an XML-based config file format. I contributed the K2 file and help a
small amount on the XML design. One idle project for me is a second
implementation of the rig control interpreter outside of fldigi, perhaps
in Python or Java. The hope is that this rig control format can be
shared among many programs.
Hamlib is OK for many purposes, but the infrastructure in it is complex,
and the difficulty of adding new features is high. Plus, given its
monolithic nature, it is hard for individuals to make small
contributions.
The configurable approach Dave has taken has the advantage here, though
it remains to be seen how it will be extended to deal with rigs that
require some computation that it can't currently express.
73,
Leigh/WA5ZNU
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