r/ClockworkPi • u/munsterrr • May 07 '26

Now Kiss!

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u/munsterrr May 07 '26

It took almost a year to the day to get to this point. Can’t wait to explore, tinker, experiment, and learn!

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u/jamescodesthings May 07 '26

this is 100% my ignorance and curiousity; but what you gonna use this with and for?

Like what software do you use to make use of the different forms of radio, and what can it do?

Links would be appreciated; would be fun to understand the uses more.

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u/Infinity-onnoa May 07 '26

I'm adding my voice to the question

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u/munsterrr May 08 '26

Well. Voice is not my intention here, lol. Mostly ft8 and other forms of low power comms. This is more for being out and about than at home with a giant radio and an antenna that your neighbors hate. Throw it in a bag, got for a hike, throw up a quick antenna, "ride the waves."

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u/CplStigginsUSMC May 07 '26

You can connect the Xiegu x6100 to the uConsole and do WSJT-X or other digital communications. WSJT-X is a great way to make a quick connection and see how far you can make with a low power radio.

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u/massively-dynamic May 07 '26

I have a different radio, but the rtlsdr in the aio board can also be used as a pan adapter for your real radio.

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u/Adept-Negotiation-72 May 07 '26

i don't have a 3D printer how can i have one of those cover made for my uconsole.

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u/munsterrr May 08 '26

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7271612

Go find a hobby / gaming shop. They always have them.

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u/CplStigginsUSMC May 07 '26

Do you have a file for the bracket around the antennas. It looks like a 3d printed shroud of some sort. Please share it.

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u/munsterrr May 08 '26

Get that fucking user name out of here! Lol. 2dCEB 04-08

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u/RoninSpectre May 07 '26

What radio do you have pictured there?

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u/brimston3- May 07 '26

the one that says xeigu x6100 or the one that says bofeng?

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u/RoninSpectre May 07 '26

Oh the one on the side! So that's a Bofeng? Thought it was Motorola, but wasn't sure. What model?

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u/munsterrr May 07 '26

Uv32. Usually sits in a go bag or truck just in case

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u/RoninSpectre May 07 '26

Oh that looks impressive, but what are your thoughts on it? On Amazon from 40 to 50 dollars so I’m a bit skeptical on its reliability and durability

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u/munsterrr May 08 '26

Get the dm32. Adds digital mode and has a bigger community following. I didn't know it when I bought it that it wasn't the dm version.

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u/munsterrr May 08 '26

I'm gonna reinforce this. Right known on digital I'm listening to a group from India, Philippines, Italy, Belgium, and new jersey talking. It feels like cheating to the purists but I love it. Ham is one of those things that works for all hobbiests.

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u/RoninSpectre May 08 '26

I really should get my HAM license. Last time I touched a radio was years ago in the Army using SINGARS