LHS Episode #570: RepeaterSTART Deep Dive

by Black Sparrow Media Episode #570 Duration: 00:31:25

Hello and welcome to the 570th installment of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this episode, we interview guest Luke Bryan, KJ7BKH, about his RepeaterSTART project. The computer and mobile app is for locating and getting information and topo data about VHF and UHF repeaters around the globe. Topics include the code base, installation, usage, contributing to the project and more. Thanks for listening and have a great week.

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Segment 1 (Deep Dive)

  • RepeaterSTART Deep Dive

  • Topics

  • A Little About Luke Bryan (KJ7BKH)

  • A Little About HearHam

  • What is Repeater-START?

  • Code base for Repeater-START (Python, GTK)

  • License for Repeater-START (GPLv3)

  • What platforms are supported?

  • Installation procedure?

  • Getting started / setup?

  • Features and options

  • Submitting repeaters

  • Additional access to the DB / API / mobile app support?

  • Premium option (cost, features)

  • Anything we missed or that you’d like to add?

  • Resources

  • https://lhs.fyi/pS (Sourceforge)

  • https://lhs.fyi/Io (HearHam.com)

  • https://lhs.fyi/q7 (Github)

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