"As to apps, I would like to see a Android app that allows me to control my radios with it, there are plenty of Windows and Linux programs for it, I use Chirp which does a good job of controlling my Icom IC-92ad, but I no longer carry a full laptop, so something that can carry the frequency database and load new frequencies into the radio as I go to new places would be a great addition. I wish i was good at doing that sort of thing, I would set to work on it but I fear that it would be years before I had a thing working."
There probably are Android apps for controlling radios from. My radios are too old for such stuff. Although, I do have one new radio (a Boafeng HT), that is hard to program, just like any HT. I'll look for such an app for it. I, too, haven't had much luck with programming recently made radios. Cheers, Elcaset On Sun, Aug 10, 2014 at 3:54 AM, Chuck Hast <[email protected]> wrote: > No problem. I did not even realize that there was a problem. As I said it > is almost > up to date, I just need to move it from Kalama to Kelso. I will probably > get on line > when I get back from the Bay area and get it done at the end of the week. > > > > On Sat, Aug 9, 2014 at 8:28 PM, elcaseti . <[email protected]> wrote: > >> If it's ok with you, I'll move us back to the PLUG list, so everyone can >> benefit from our discussion. I just didn't want to mention your >> address-related stuff on the list. >> >> >> On Sun, Aug 10, 2014 at 3:04 AM, Chuck Hast <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> The FCC had the right address, I have moved to Kelso just recently and >>> now have to change it again. Not sure why the mess with QRZ.com, but >>> I am sure they will sort it out, as long as the FCC has the correct info >>> then >>> things are OK. I was looking for my password to go on the site and change >>> the address, finally found it but have not had a chance to change from >>> Kalama to Kelso. >>> >>> As to apps, I would like to see a Android app that allows me to control >>> my radios with it, there are plenty of Windows and Linux programs for it, >>> I use Chirp which does a good job of controlling my Icom IC-92ad, but I >>> no longer carry a full laptop, so something that can carry the frequency >>> database and load new frequencies into the radio as I go to new places >>> would be a great addition. I wish i was good at doing that sort of >>> thing, I >>> would set to work on it but I fear that it would be years before I had a >>> thing working. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Sat, Aug 9, 2014 at 7:06 PM, elcaseti . <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Chuck, >>>> >>>> I just looked you up on QRZ.com, & there's something wrong with their >>>> listing. The address has you in Kalama, but the map & State portion thinks >>>> you're in Florida. QRZ.com gets your info from the FCC. If the FCC tries >>>> to send you snail mail in Florida & you don't answer them, they'll pull >>>> your licence (or so they claim). >>>> >>>> Cheers, >>>> >>>> Elcaset >>>> >>>> >>>> On Sun, Aug 10, 2014 at 1:40 AM, elcaseti . <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I've only tried a few Amateur radio Android apps. Here's the ones >>>>> that I've found to be useful so far: Repeaterbook for the USA & Canada >>>>> (they make another one for Europe). UTC Nixie. QRZdroid. NCDXF beacon. >>>>> Locator (for Lat/Long & VHF grid location, & other location-related >>>>> stuff). HamGPS (for Lat/Long & VHF grid location, & other >>>>> location-related >>>>> stuff). Ham radio tools (band limits, altitude & lots of other stuff). >>>>> As >>>>> I don't currently have a data plan, these apps work offline, or mostly >>>>> offline. >>>>> >>>>> One thing that I haven't found, but would love to, is an Android or >>>>> GNU/Linux app that listens to CW & converts it into English. I've tried >>>>> one or 2 apps, that try to do this, but fail miserably. So, if anybody >>>>> finds one, please let me know. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> >>>>> Elcaset >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Sat, Aug 9, 2014 at 4:43 PM, Chuck Hast <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> As a FOSS/Linux nut and a ham, call is KP4DJT, yes I was licensed in >>>>>> Puerto Rico for those who recognize the prefix, I enjoy anything that >>>>>> mixes >>>>>> the two. Indeed for many years the best software for amateur radio >>>>>> was on >>>>>> Linux, this has slipped somewhat, which is sad because the other OS >>>>>> is still >>>>>> in my opinion the same as a car with the hood welded shut. But the >>>>>> masses >>>>>> demand it because that is what they all run. >>>>>> >>>>>> While living in Tampa, I helped keep the local amateur packet radio >>>>>> network >>>>>> running, all of our switches were Linux based and allowed the use of >>>>>> multiple >>>>>> protocols. (Not so for those running something on the other OS) It >>>>>> was fun >>>>>> times, and I am looking forward to getting back into some of that >>>>>> here. I >>>>>> live >>>>>> a bit far north to attend your activities, and also I am a field >>>>>> service >>>>>> engineer >>>>>> and most of the time I travel (was in Maui this week) to places well >>>>>> outside >>>>>> of driving distance to the meetings. >>>>>> >>>>>> One of the things I am always looking for is ham radio apps for my >>>>>> Android >>>>>> boxen. As that is what I carry on the road now. I am going to try to >>>>>> get me >>>>>> something lighter than my X200 so I can go back to carrying a Linux >>>>>> box too. >>>>>> But I also have to watch the weight, they do not give frequent flyer >>>>>> miles >>>>>> for >>>>>> baggage fees... B-[ >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Fri, Aug 8, 2014 at 3:44 PM, elcaseti . <[email protected]> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> > Also on the subject of Gnu/Linux and Amateur radio, "Linux in the >>>>>> Ham >>>>>> > Shack" is a podcast, & they also have an irc channel. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > http://lhspodcast.info/ >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Cheers, >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Elcaset >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > On Fri, Aug 8, 2014 at 3:31 PM, Keith Lofstrom < >>>>>> [email protected]> >>>>>> > wrote: >>>>>> > >>>>>> > > On Fri, Aug 08, 2014 at 01:42:05PM -0700, Tyrell Jentink wrote: >>>>>> > > > While looking at topics that are a fusion between Linux and >>>>>> other >>>>>> > > > hobbies... I'm a pretty big fan of ham radio, and there are >>>>>> plenty of >>>>>> > > > projects in ham radio that use Linux; AX.25 Soundmodem Drivers >>>>>> for both >>>>>> > > > packet and APRS, Broadband-Hamnet (Formerly HSMM-MESH), and >>>>>> > > > telemetry/telecommand all come to mind as interesting topics >>>>>> that >>>>>> > > actually >>>>>> > > > DO relate to Linux, Unix, and Computers in general. >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > > Tyrell for next speaker! I would love to learn about this! >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > > Given that the firefox phone project is in Portland, that >>>>>> > > PersonalTelco makes free wifi goodness for the city, and my >>>>>> > > own satellite computation delivered by microwaves project(*) >>>>>> > > the sooner we all get savvy about radio and open source, the >>>>>> > > sooner we free the pipes that connect our free software. >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > > Keith >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > > (*) http://server-sky.com >>>>>> > > -- >>>>>> > > Keith Lofstrom [email protected] >>>>>> > > _______________________________________________ >>>>>> > > PLUG mailing list >>>>>> > > [email protected] >>>>>> > > http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > -- >>>>>> > Free Geek Seattle- Helping The Needy Get Nerdy >>>>>> > http://www.freegeekseattle.org/ >>>>>> > https://groups.google.com/group/freegeek-seattle/topics?hl=en >>>>>> > _______________________________________________ >>>>>> > PLUG mailing list >>>>>> > [email protected] >>>>>> > http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug >>>>>> > >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> >>>>>> Chuck Hast -- KP4DJT -- >>>>>> Glass, five thousand years of history and getting better. >>>>>> The only container material that the USDA gives blanket approval on. >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> PLUG mailing list >>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>> http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Free Geek Seattle- Helping The Needy Get Nerdy >>>>> http://www.freegeekseattle.org/ >>>>> https://groups.google.com/group/freegeek-seattle/topics?hl=en >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Free Geek Seattle- Helping The Needy Get Nerdy >>>> http://www.freegeekseattle.org/ >>>> https://groups.google.com/group/freegeek-seattle/topics?hl=en >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> >>> Chuck Hast -- KP4DJT -- >>> Glass, five thousand years of history and getting better. >>> The only container material that the USDA gives blanket approval on. >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Free Geek Seattle- Helping The Needy Get Nerdy >> http://www.freegeekseattle.org/ >> https://groups.google.com/group/freegeek-seattle/topics?hl=en >> > > > > -- > > Chuck Hast -- KP4DJT -- > Glass, five thousand years of history and getting better. > The only container material that the USDA gives blanket approval on. > > > -- Free Geek Seattle- Helping The Needy Get Nerdy http://www.freegeekseattle.org/ https://groups.google.com/group/freegeek-seattle/topics?hl=en _______________________________________________ PLUG mailing list [email protected] http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
