On my last few summits i have been trying FT8, using a qmx connected to an Android phone running ft8tw.
I had thought that rbnhole worked with datamodes. However despite being careful to raise an alert exactly matching the call used in ft8tw, i can’t seem to get spotted. I usually revert to self spotting, so perhaps i’ve not left it long enough… but i’m not sure that’s it.
Any ideas?
I’ll take a look at the logs, it’s not the most tested aspect of the software. It will depend on you being spotted on the RBN data cluster (not psk reporter etc)
I’ve been bringing FT8TW upto date, using Kotlin, proper testing, etc. It’s pre-release at the moment, but any feedback is welcomed via Codeberg.
Cheers,
Chris 2E0FRU
That’s really interesting Chris. The most recent version of ft8tw inclues a function to monitor the radio, effectively turning your phone into a usb speaker for the radio. Its a brilliant function to use with a qmx when listening around the bands. It also includes a ptt so you can use your phone as the mic …i can’t get that to work with my qmx and android phone, but another brilliant feature!
Cheers
Matthew
Well my aim was just to get the code created by others, into a modern, secure, supportable format, and then build from there. In true UNIX philosophy style, TrailDigi will do a limited number of things well, the aim is not to solve all ham radio requirements/ problems, or to duplicate well supported open source solutions that exist elsewhere. The exception, if a good proprietary idea exists, but I can build it in an open source way, then I’ll try. Any thoughts gladly considered off list, via the TrailDigi site.
Cheers,
Chris