4. Shack Automation Software.

Software for simplifying tasks in the shack. Examples might include software for controlling the newer breed of radios, logging programs, QSL database, or antenna rotation.

4.1 FT-890 remote control

Author

Emarit Ranu, KG0CQ, drranu@holly.ColoState.EDU

Description

A simple program to control a Yaesu FT-890 transciever via its CAT port from linux.

Status

Working

System requirements

Yaesu FT-890, Yaesu FIF-232C interface converter or homebuilt equivalent (Feb 1993 "QST", page 37). Linux, serial cable.

Detail

The program is started with one parameter specifying the com port to use. Once started the program is menu driven. Future versions will support an X-Windows interface.

Where and How to obtain it.

The software is currently only available from the author by email.

Licensing/Copyright

You may copy this program millions of times, the only restrictions are:

• You may not charge ANYONE for the program itself.
• You may not distribute modified versions of the program.
• If you distribute the program, it MUST be the ORIGINAL tar file as received by the author. The README file has to be included.

Contributed by:

Emarit Ranu, KG0CQ