Specs:
Radio: AE5900
PC: Raspberry Pi 3B+
Powerpack: 12V 6AH + USB Powerbank (20h runtime)
Interface adapter: AUDIO2RIG + RJ45 Breakoutboard
Screen: generic HDMI screen 10.1 Inch
Keyboard: generic mini wireless
Software: JS8Call-Improved + WSJX-T + Fldigi
Antenna: DIY loop
Still to come (parts that i have laying around but arent build in yet):
- PL259 Bulkhead (so it can operate with case closed)
- 3x SMA Bulkhead
- RTL-SDR
- HackRFone
- NanoVNA
- Wifi card
Contacts i made:
3x confirmed Heat beat messages in JS8Call (300-800km)
7x FT8 connections up to 2500km
This is still work in progress but i kinda wanted to share.
Please note, using Digital Messages on that Frequency is Legal in Europe (please americans dont yell at me .__.)
2 Comments
Krrygon@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 3 pts · 87d
That's awesome! Super compact. I really love JS8Call, it's so fun despite not getting a ton of use where I am. Decoding messages from the void has such an appeal
einfach_orangensaft@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 85d
The Range that weak signal modes get is so amazing, and i love that JS8call has options for meshnetworking, feels a bit like Meshtastic but on a global scale :D