Fldigi
Downloading and Installing Fldigi
Downloading and Installing Fldigi
There are several distribution sites that host Fldigi distributions, but Fayette ARES members should be aware that the most reliable distribution site for Fldigi is the author's site - www.w1hkj.com. On the w1hkj.com download page download and install the following Fldigi components:
There are several distribution sites that host Fldigi distributions, but Fayette ARES members should be aware that the most reliable distribution site for Fldigi is the author's site - www.w1hkj.com. On the w1hkj.com download page download and install the following Fldigi components:
- fldigi (core Fldigi program)
- flrig (rig control & interface - allows your radio to 'talk' to Fldigi)
- flmsg (message composition, including ICS forms)
- flamp (amateur multicast protocol tool)
- flwrap ('wraps' transmitted content in a format that allows checksum verification of reception)
These downloads are only for Windows installs. Fldigi is also available in several Linux distributions and runs well on lightweight hardware such as Raspberry Pi's. However, Fayette ARES will only provide installation, configuration and operating training for the Windows versions
These downloads are only for Windows installs. Fldigi is also available in several Linux distributions and runs well on lightweight hardware such as Raspberry Pi's. However, Fayette ARES will only provide installation, configuration and operating training for the Windows versions
Fldigi - Fast, Light Digital - is the standard HF digital communications package used by Georgia ARES. Fldigi supports a number of digital modes such as PSK, RTTY, Contestia, Olivia, etc.
Fldigi - Fast, Light Digital - is the standard HF digital communications package used by Georgia ARES. Fldigi supports a number of digital modes such as PSK, RTTY, Contestia, Olivia, etc.
Fldigi is free, is well supported, and can be run under both the Windows and Linux operating systems
Fldigi is free, is well supported, and can be run under both the Windows and Linux operating systems
Fayette ARES members will be required to have at least a working knowledge of Fldigi and how to use it for PSK (PSK 31, 63 or 125) communications
Fayette ARES members will be required to have at least a working knowledge of Fldigi and how to use it for PSK (PSK 31, 63 or 125) communications
The best place to start with Fldigi is to watch Rick Frost's excellent video series on installing, configuring and running the software
The best place to start with Fldigi is to watch Rick Frost's excellent video series on installing, configuring and running the software
The official Fldigi user documentation page maintained by W1HKJ
The official Fldigi user documentation page maintained by W1HKJ
