Amateur-Radio on Pi Stack

Self-Hosted Ham Radio Logging Platforms: Cloudlog vs WaveLog vs KLog

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction

Every amateur radio operator knows that logging contacts (QSOs) is not just good practice — it’s essential for earning awards, tracking propagation, and complying with license requirements. While paper logs still have their charm, modern digital logging platforms offer automatic lookups, award tracking, LOTW/eQSL synchronization, and real-time maps of your contacts. Self-hosted logging platforms give you full control over your log data while providing web access from any device — in the shack, at field day, or on your phone during a POTA activation.

Self-Hosted APRS & Packet Radio Infrastructure: Direwolf vs Xastir vs aprx

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction

The Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS) is one of amateur radio’s most vibrant data networks, carrying position reports, weather telemetry, short messages, and emergency communications across VHF/UHF frequencies worldwide. Behind every APRS station — whether tracking a high-altitude balloon, monitoring a remote weather station, or providing emergency communications — sits a software-defined TNC (Terminal Node Controller) and infrastructure stack.

Self-Hosted Ham Radio Digital Voice Gateways & Repeater Linking: SvxLink vs MMDVM vs FreeDV

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction

Amateur radio has evolved far beyond analog voice. Today’s ham radio operators use digital voice modes, IP-based repeater linking, and software-defined radio to build global communication networks — all from a self-hosted Linux server in the shack. Whether you’re running a repeater site, building a digital voice hotspot, or experimenting with HF digital modes on a Raspberry Pi, open source software makes it possible.