Linux in the Ham Shack5d ago

LHS Episode #607: Fastest Digital Mode Ever

Hello and welcome to the 607th installment of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this episode we discuss the latest digital mode FT2, MFJ Documentary, podman, OpenHamClock, and more! We'll see you in Xenia, OH at Hamvention in May!

73 de LHS Team

https://lhs.fyi/607

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Show threadOnno (VK6FLAB)4d ago
@lhspodcast did you explore if FT2 is (still) in breach of the #GPL? Last time I heard, source code was not being distributed for it whilst binaries were, and since it's based on WSJT-X, unless something has changed, it's my understanding that's in violation of the GPL under which that is published.
Show threadLinux in the Ham Shack4d ago
@vk6flab It appears to all be in github in the Decodium repo? I mean if we want to get into this discussion, WSJT-X has had its own share of issues in this area if you follow the mailing list bickering between author and trying to prevent derivative works on intermediate builds.
Show threadOnno (VK6FLAB)4d ago
@lhspodcast that's welcome news to me. Last time I heard the FT2 author was objecting to the notion of releasing the source. There was a discussion here about it. If I can find it, I'll share the link.
Show threadOnno (VK6FLAB)4d ago
@lhspodcast https://mastodon.radio/@Ea5iyl/116104742420402981
Mikel Forcada EA5IYL / N7EES (@[email protected])

#FT2, "the fastest mode" is currently only available on Windows and there is no source code. It should not be in our bands like that.

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Show threadLinux in the Ham Shack
@vk6flab this must be fluid, because I made two contacts yesterday on my Omarchy test box.
Mar 26 at 12:40pmWeb
Show threadOnno (VK6FLAB)2d ago
@lhspodcast now you know why I was surprised by your post 😁
Show threadLinux in the Ham Shack2d ago
@vk6flab having read that 4 week old thread, I can see several of the concerns were handled before I explored it. Thanks for the history on it!