This Friday

6 Nov 2026
Silent Key auction night.
Auctioneer for the evening our very own Mr Jeff Hocking.
We even have a few laptops rebuilt by myself with Linux loaded with lots of ham radio goodies.

Popular Ham Radio Software for Linux Mint

• Digital Modes:
  • WSJT-X / WSJT-X Improved / MSHV for FT8, FT4, JT65, and related weak-signal modes.
  • Fldigi for RTTY, PSK31, CW, and general soundcard digital modes.
  • JS8Call for weak-signal keyboard-to-keyboard messaging.
  • FreeDV for open-source digital voice. [1, 2]
• Logging & Contesting:
  • CQRLog an advanced logging program with a Firebird database, Hamlib radio integration, and DX cluster support.
  • HAMRS a portable-friendly logbook tailored for POTA (Parks on the Air) and Field Day.
  • TLF and FDLog for contest logging. [1]
• SDR & Receiver Utilities:
  • GQRX a software-defined radio receiver utilizing RTL-SDR and other hardware.
  • SDR++ a cross-platform, modular SDR receiver.
  • linSmith for Smith chart antenna matching and design