[chirp_users] CHIRP on Linux Command Line
Hi all,
I am currently working on a project to build an enhanced Fox Hunt set with a few features, most notably the ability to change broadcast frequency on a BOAFENG GT-3 and send a message by reading text from a CSV and putting this through Text to Speak.
I currently have everything working except for the ability to make frequency changes through the command line. Can anyone point me in the direction of the correct documentation or give me a quick rundown of the console commands needed to either change the frequency or replace the pre programmed frequency list on the fly via the Linux console?
Fully aware I may be going about this an arse about backwards way, so if there is a better way of achieving this I am all ears.
Regards,
Randie
As I understand it, all Baofeng radios use an image based mechanism to set their memories, etc. They don't offer any form of rig control that let's you control their VFO live. I've been looking at Chinese radios with rig control for for some time and the only one I've found that looks like it comes close is the Btech UV-50X3 but many of it's reviews are bad (Yaesu FT-350 knockoff). If you want a radio with rig control, you need to look at something like:
Hobby Radio - big PCB; low power but triband - https://www.hobbypcb.com/products/uhf-vhf-radio/rs-uv3
SRB MX145 - VHF and small; low power - https://www.argentdata.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=134
I also know that Argent Data will be soon carrying an updated Friendcom radio module as well:
higher power - https://friendcom.en.alibaba.com/product/60195806576-209713635/1_5W_Power_Ra... http://www.wireless-rfmodule.com/buy-radio_data_modem.html
There are other options out there but:
- Kenwood v71/D710/Yaesu FT857 all work well but high power and expensive for a foxhunt device - https://www.sv1afn.com/dra818.html - deadend (no response from vendor on email, ebay, etc)
Maybe other list members can give you ideas (I'd love to hear about them too)
--David KI6ZHD
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