LHS Episode #428: Pat and Winlink Deep Dive
Welcome to the 428th installment of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this episode, the hosts take a deep dive into the Winlink radio-based e-mail system. Discussed are native applications that make Winlink access possible on Linux including Pat, AX.25, Dire Wolf, ARDOP, PACTOR and more. The discussion ranges from how to get the software to how to build it, deploy it, configure it and use it. We hope you enjoy this discussion about Winlink and are able to use and enjoy the system after our in-depth tutorial. Have a great week and see you next time around!
Segment 1 (Deep Dive)
Winlink on Linux with Pat and ARDOP (and AX.25)
Topics
What is Winlink?
What is Pat?
What is AX.25?
What is Dire Wolf?
What is ARDOP?
Signing up for Winlink
Set up Dire Wolf for AX.25 Packet
Set up AX.25 Port for Winlink
Set up ardopc
Set up Pat
Invoke AX.25
Invoke ARDOP
Invoke Pat
Winlink Operation
gARIM
ARDOP_GUI
Resources
https://lhs.fyi/uz (Winlink)
https://lhs.fyi/uA (Pat)
https://lhs.fyi/bY (Pat, Github)
https://lhs.fyi/direwolf (Direwolf)
https://lhs.fyi/uB (gARIM)
https://lhs.fyi/uC (LinPac)
https://lhs.fyi/uD (ARDOP)
ARDOP (ARIM) Frequencies
3.590, 7.045 (EU), 7.060, 7.101, 10.135, 14.066, 14.1089, 14.101
Segment 2 (Announcements & Feedback)
- E-mail from James, K5JTB