Introduction To Raspberry Pi For Ham Radio

I've been using Raspberry Pi devices for a while now on individual projects on the channel and I thought it would be fitting to step back a level and help people get started with Raspberry Pi on their own and begin experimenting with this awesome device.
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[@heatherryan9820]

That "ugh I did it again" mumbled under your breathe at about 50 minutes is the best. I do that all the time when setting up my flying wing with a new transmitter.

[@Ex31Bravo]

I came across your channel a few weeks ago and I started watch your videos from 2017. Thanks for making the videos. You got me intrested in ham radio again. I was wanting to get my license back in middle school but I couldn't find people that were into them. Keep it up.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thanks for watching!

[@softsmoken]

I've been picking up an sdr setup piece by piece.. great video! Thanks for all the hard work.

[@scotthill6807]

Missed the Live Stream but having Pi with Brunch....

[@PatrickDickey52761]

I haven't read through the comments, so forgive me if this was osted already. One of the first things you want to do in raspi-config is expand the filesystem. Otherwise, you're wasting a good chunk of your Micro SD Card.

[@guidelineuk4876]

Thanks for checking back for the beginner's

[@don_n5skt]

Been over this several times back and forth. Thanks for this stream. It is one that I keep referring back too.

[@Aussat]

Hi Josh, Fantastic would have liked to see this live. I have a couple of Pi's so will upgrade to the newer one :) Love going potable so this will suit me well. Thanks again! 73 ZL1MY

[@n3vmt126]

Josh just an FYI to make sure SSH is enabled after burning image create a blank txt file named ssh on the boot section of the sd card

[@earthey7499]

Finally got to participate in the live stream!

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thanks for making it out!

[@Arfonfree]

apt does not replace apt-get. apt is "friendlier" but apt-get can do more stuff. Now, most people don't need that more stuff, so if apt works for you, go for it, but if you are having trouble getting something done with apt, apt-get will probably take care of your problem.

[@wild-radio7373]

Yay!! My Pi400 is on its way!!♡♡♡ Love this channel 🤜🏻👍🤛🏻

[@wild-radio7373]

At fourty and twenty seven... CLIP IT!! haha♡ fabulous.

[@wild-radio7373]

Can I use that in my channel intro? Pleeeeeze?!?!♡

[@Ibelieve218]

New to this. My Friend is in Florida and we can't connect but with a hotspot we can I'm a noob for sure

[@DocKingliveshere]

I use my Pi3 and fldigi on my 857d both at home and field day. The only problem is running the monitor. That 7" screen is just too small for my old eyes! One 12v battery runs the pi (buck? takes 12v and makes it 5v @ 2.5amps) and the radio and I WILL figure out how to make it run a small monitor.

[@red_ford23]

fldigi is awesome. I played with that 15 years ago and couldn't find anyone else.

[@allenvestal4474]

Mostly dead air on local analog repeaters. I can pick up DMR from a repeater 11 miles away but until I get my DMR number won't be able to know for sure I can hit it with a 28 inch antenna on my TYT MD 380 UV 380 GPS. Yes I am using a bogus DMR id for testing programming but would never key up on analog or digital until my call sign post and I can do it legally.

[@Watchingyou-daily]

I have a Raspberry Pi 2B and 3B+

[@bruceweight7319]

I had huge frustration just getting into the pi the first time! I had no screen no nothing just my computer and phone? I had to connect an Ethernet cable in to it from my laptop and add a ssh text file to the SD card so I could get into it with putty from the laptop. I was kind of a pain finding it on the desktop in the network settings just so I could find the ip and type RaspberryPi.local in the PUTTY box to get in. I don't think I am remembering it correctly but it took lots of KZbin videos. Think I had to also find the ip of the Pi as well.

[@red_ford23]

Sean Reynolds we should get those UNIX pages etched in glass and boxed up under Ice.

[@alanwheelock1460]

man you think fast on your feet. Good job kc8jae

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thanks! Things happen. Gotta be prepared. 🤙

[@4X4-RADIO]

A Few Pointers.. If doing this from Windows.. No need for keyboard / display or PUTTY to set it up When you create the image on your SD Card click on it in Explorer/File Manager so you can see the files on the SD Card right click on the window... New > Text file called "ssh" now eject the SD Card and put it in your PI and power it on. Now click your WIN/Windows Key... type CMD, when it appears, right click "Run As Administrator" O.K security pop-up. You can now > ssh pi@ (No Need for PUTTY) password is raspberry. You can then > raspi-config Enable VNC, Set Display Resolution >> Finish / Save and then Exit You are now good to go with VNC and no need for keyboard or display on the PI

[@TerryG7wrs]

Hi thanks Josh for the Vlog I’ve got a pi for hamradio and you lost me with putty the wolf thing so I think it’ll stay in the box cos I have not got a clue.

[@jahric1682]

C an I still use my mmdvm with this image installed

[@coziii.1829]

So what does a raspberry do for Ham radio What is it good for.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

It’s a computer. So anything you do with a computer it’ll do.

[@tylerdean980]

I was cracking up at the “install gentoo” guy

[@notsure7874]

All these people that say apt-get is old and being replaced with apt ... Ummm no. Apt is a front end for the package manager - it uses apt-get. You can still use it directly. I do out of habit. And for those that are whining about Linux being hard ... apt-get install kde-full :D :D I doubt it's available in Pi .

[@brentOhlookAsnake]

And they taste great too!

[@RicSpivey]

The ham memes are always great lol

[@jamdiversified9698]

What is the security key when connecting to the "RPiHotspot"? All I have done is image the W3DJS file and turned the Pi on. When I hook a screen to it it is all working fine so i know it's ok. I can see the hotspot but no idea what the key is?

[@tomtumino1664]

Can't successfully unzip with winzip any of the copies of the W3DJS image which are apparently .tar.bz2 Are all of these images bad or is there some secret to unzipping them to be copied to the sd card with balena etcher?

[@bruceweight7319]

I am looking for a case that will work with a 12 vdc power hat. What is I need is portable power for outdoors portable setup. I did find a couple of hats but none that will work with the Pi 4. The only other thing I can find is a 5 amp buck converter that will take 12 vdc and drop it to 5 vdc and then I also found a C type pigtail. Is there a setup you have found for this?

[@mikethees6434]

Love my pi 4 running hampi

[@HK4O-FT8]

hola como están saludos desde Medellin Colombia

[@gsansoucie]

Do you use any logging software on your Pi? I would only be doing digital when bored, I could use logging software, something better than HamLog use when portable with my iPad, although maybe it would be less work to just keep using that or my paper logs I usually use when working CW.

[@rogerodell955]

WV8RKO throws out greetings from WV.

[@timcarroll3040]

For some reason i can not get internet to work with that file either wired or wireless running 3+

[@NShaneMartin]

Same problem here. I found several references to running KillHotspot from the terminal but I still can't connect to WiFi.

[@dangermandave67]

Do those fans on the Pi contribute any noise? I read a comment on one Amazon listing complaining about a fan that came in one of the Pi packages messing with their signal.

[@SeanOliver5981]

How do you run the hear the audio from the radio/ pi? What would be the point of doing this if you can hear the communication through it?

[@ChrisGillenwater1]

would you suggest using the pi4 or getting a cheap laptop to just use for digi modes? tring to make up my mind. thanks

[@tylerdean980]

Probably late, but slapping a full fledged Linux distro on a pc is infinitely more useful.

[@danielharris3827]

Hey, made it over here to this vid. When do you stream, I see if I can get on your next one!

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Saturday 5:00pm pst

[@danielharris3827]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse Sweet Ill try to come by. signed on the discord... this pi looks pretty technical, may be hitting you up for help!! I am 6 mi NW of W6CDF Mt Edna KJ6EML

[@bruceweight7319]

Can you plug directly into the ethernet port on your laptop or do you have to have a ethernet switch or router to work?

[@kk0dj]

Audio (podcast) could be boosted a bit?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Listen to the recent episodes.

[@Havron12345]

I just tried to access ham shack image and it was not found... Where can I get the shack image?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Check out the KM4ACK Build-A-Pie scripts for the best setup on a fresh Pi.

[@dren2jdh544]

I heard Amazon Associate? I’m an Asst Station Manager, in NJ. Make sure you go on phonetool, in the ERC room and get the Amateur Radio icon. 73 N2JDH

[@Chris-in-ky-ky4ckp]

Great vid on pi use! Josh, any idea if you are going to Hamcation down in Fla? I missed you up at HV this year. Ky4ckp

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

At think point I am not going to hamcation. Buy who knows what could happen. 👍

[@tprice2012]

Cannot for the life of me get the RPi to connect to WSJT-X with cat control, audio is getting through via usb, but hamlib is borked or something.

[@richtaylor6773]

Hi, excuse my dumb question but can I have the ham image and also add pistar to run mmdvm?

[@Blue-Collar-Radio]

I downloaded that guy's image at 5.1gb when I unzip it says the file is corrupt.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Just flash it to the card and see

[@One-Eyed-Willly]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse you might want to look at my above link. It is updated and it 16 GB

[@harrylee1136]

Hey could you use a pi zero w to run digital or is that crazy talk. Ps I’m taking my technician test 11/7.

[@sk8crk]

is there updated software now? link is broken.... or has everyone dumped the Rpi now?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I'd use the "Build A Pi" Script by Jason KM4ACK.

[@honeybadger6127]

how do I download this image on bittorrent.. the W3DJS image is not working now?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I’d go use the km4ack build a pi script now.

[@honeybadger6127]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse - I'll try it out.. thanks

[@wladyslawkorczynski7386]

Poland Kielce City how its address when I mybe comerce this shortwaves radio transceiwer RaspberryPi4...

[@bruceweight7319]

Could you explain exactly how you would connect it to a tablet.

[@red_ford23]

you use ssh. Secure Shell Protocol. (Wi-Fi)

[@TheBnjmnlrd]

thank god. have 2 Pi's collecting dust. ahaaaaalelujah!\ I couldn't find. What was the command for the text color change?

[@daveschwarz5279]

Got as far as connecting to the wifi Raspi hotspot with default pass 1234567890, but can not connect with VNC from iPad missing some steps...

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Verify VNC is on via sudo raspi-config then just use an iPad app.

[@daveschwarz5279]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse Okay yes l had a problem with VNC log in the username and password stop me from accessing the VNC had to go to options and change it to l think VNC single password and then it worked. The only problem now is that l have no internet connection... Okay out in the field you won't have anyway, but it would be nice to connect a Ethernet when at home for updates and WSJTX WSPER reports.

[@boringoldman]

I’m so confused. Why do we need this for ham radio? W7TPS

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

You don't "need" it for ham radio.

[@boringoldman]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse thank you for answering me. My wife and I are big fans. I’m just trying to figure out what this is for. I guess it’s to get into digital? I’m not even sure what that means, but we really appreciate y’all’s videos and the podcast.

[@k94536]

BOY'S with TOY'S o ya

[@ibuildsheds5654]

W3DJS link is broken

[@bobcole612]

Not truly ham radio, but I just built an ADS-B receiver off a Pi. KE0LKM

[@error-un3fo]

The penetration tester who is catching the wpa handshakes and running dictionary attacks is very time consuming for bulk standard isp password because the dictionary is 1TB+ according to crunch. Also he would have far better luck with reaver cracking WPS pin with reaver because the router gives you the first 4 digits and you just have to crack the last 4. Because let’s face it who changers their wifi password?

[@henfrilangy3842]

Is there a Raspberry Pi Ham Radio Image for the Mac?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Technically all are? You just need to flash the image. Which does t mater if it’s windows or Mac.

[@longrider42]

HELP! I am looking for a two pin Kenwood style speaker/mic that has a decent speaker. I need one that is LOUD. I hope some one can help me.

[@johnnemeth6913]

Any thoughts on the MFJ RigPi?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I did a video on it.

[@KA4UPW]

Will you sell me a card with all this preloaded so i can plug and play?

[@daytonrogers8477]

HELP!!!I am very confused still. I have been watchimg this video the whole time and 1 other. I am in an hour now!!! WHAT DOES ALL THIS DO??? MANY QUESTIONS? 1. IS THIS A WAY TO GET ON INTERNET OVER RADIO? IF NOT IS THAT POSSIBLE? GMRS RADIO? WHAT IS IT,??? #3, WHAT CAN I DO WITH ALL THIS TECH TIED TOGETHER??? ( WHAT DOES IT DO?????)

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

In short it’s a small computer that controls the radio. The computer runs software that sends data as tones to the radio to be transmitted. Those tones are picked up by other radio operators over the air. The computer has a multitude of applications to do specific things when interfacing to different radios.

[@Dave-VK5PL]

mmmmmm Pie!!!

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Yummy!

[@williamhogue4685]

Hi

[@nicolalamotta9554]

Can I do it for a cb station?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

No digital mdoes on CB.

[@NoiseWithRules]

W3DJS Raspberry Pi Ham Radio Image v2.0 NO LONGER AVAILABLE. New version out very soon.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Go check out the “build a pi by Jason KM4ACK”

[@charlieoscar09]

Hey you have no fuse between your battery and the kx2 50:42 ...if those flimsy cables short you could be in big trouble.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

The kx2 is running on its own battery.

[@charlieoscar09]

Wow have Elecraft supplied it un fused.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I think its fine. No issue to worry about.

[@stuart0604]

cant seem to get the image anymore :(

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Use the Build-A-Pi script from KM4ACK. Its much better.

[@stuart0604]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse Cheers Matey :)

[@mikethees6434]

BTW MMANA works fine in wine

[@user-su5sq5ib3i]

# 1 comment tech guys say to themselves, " I AM AN IDIOT"

[@sirBumpyCase]

I got just past 1:17:00 when I realized i could use a laptop. SMH, but no hard feelings.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Sure, with a Pi though, you can use anything that can run the VNC client. Further the pi is super low power consumption so you can leave it on for days, if not weeks, doing its thing.

[@joekiddent]

um... 2,4 and 8 gig...

[@FloridaHamventures]

What is the password for the HotSpot???

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Default is login: pi pw: raspberry

[@FloridaHamventures]

I was talking about the WiFi password to connect to the hotspot for field work.

[@markroles7304]

es just what is the WiFi password to connect to the hotspot?

[@notsure7874]

I hate putty. I used bitvise before I ditched Windows for Linux. I do still have a Windows machine, but only because of radio software that's windows only.

[@OG_Zlog]

Soo-Doe.

[@shawnwade302]

Hdmi micro

[@dmkays]

You should say that you are an Amazon affiliate, not associate. Unless of course you are an Employee that works for Amazon. In which case you really would be an Amazon associate. On the otherhand, if you participate in any way, in certain activities that Amazon has been accused of, the term according to Black's law dictionary would be accomplice. But I trust that doesn't apply in any way to you. d;^}

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Are you commenting from knowledge of the Amazon system or your person briefs? I am both an Amazon associate and affiliate. They are similar but different programs I am a member of with Amazon. I do not work for Amazon.

[@dmkays]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse To be honest, the latter. We used to be called employees. Then in the late 1970s large corporations started busting up the unions. They wanted to convince their workforce that they had the best interest of the workers at heart, because we are all one big family. Employee sounded too impersonal, so we are no longer employees. We are associates. I made the assumption that still held true. However, when I read your reply, I decided to look it up. I most humbly admit that I just learned something new from you. Amazon had a stroke of genious. On the Amazon affiliates website I saw the new affiliates 'Associates program'. Amazon has been making money like crazy through their affiliates. They have saved billions in advertising. Instead, affiliates build all the websites. Affiliates write favorable reviews. Affiliates create all of the promotional videos, and affiliates influence the masses to buy their products from Amazon. But suddenly, many associates become discontent. Amazon sells the product for full retail. Almost in some cases, and much more in others. Affiliates bring in the sale, while Amazon gives them 'Up to 10 percent in commission. The affiliate knows other salesmen who make 15, 20 or even 25 percent. Amazon decides, we tell employees they are family. We call them more than family. They are our associates. And they become happy employees. Well, if it worked for them, let's give our affiliates a great big hug and call them family too. "You too are our associates, and you work for us". You get a new word and the same measly 10 percent. No medical, and no compensation for your expenses. This is all just my belief and my opinion. Am I at all close to the truth? Am I in the ballpark? Or am I out to lunch?

[@SurvivalReview]

great video but stop saying "Sudoo"

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Super-user-do. Sudo. Am I wrong?

[@jeepien]

SuDooo is correct. How do you say "do"?

[@justincase3880]

Too much “off topic” and ADs! :(

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

It’s a live show.

[@joeshmoe7899]

Why Pi? Everybody has a laptop.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

With a pi you can connect any computer remotely to the pi. You can use your laptop anywhere within the network of the pi. If you want to tether your laptop to your computer via wires that is fine. But it’s good to have options.

[@rurikau]

With a Pi you can run it headless and it will use minimal power while it does whatever you want over time. When operating portable this will consume less power.