Using Third-party Software/Modems

Using Third-party Software/Modems

Hundreds of open source software, ranging from FreeDV to FlDigi to WSJT-X, are available on Raspberry Pi. To run them on sBitx:

  1. Set sBitx Mode to DIGITAL
  2. Enable Hamlib in the third-party software’s setting.
  3. From the third party software, choose Hamlib NET rigctl as the radio. 
  4. Set the Network server to 127.0.0.1, port 4532 (standard for NET rigctrl)
  5. Set the PTT Method to CAT
  6. Set the Mode (if prompted) to USB
  7. Choose plughw:CARD=Loopback_DEV=1 as the Input/Record Audio. Alternatively, you can also choose Loopback: PCM(hw:1,1) 
  8. Choose plughw:CARD=Loopback_DEV=0 as the Output/Playback  Audio. Alternatively, could also choose Loopback: PCM (hw:2,0)