QSSTV - makes it easy

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I'm a cheapskate who likes SSTV fun. Yes, there are pay-for apps, like Black Cat https://www.blackcatsystems.com/software/sstv.html (Win, Mac $24.99 which includes I year updates. After that?) Most popular free Win app seems to be MMSTV https://hamsoft.ca/pages/mmsstv.php. I like the free and capable QSSTV for Linux https://www.qsl.net/o/on4qz/qsstv/manual/index.html though it is included in most distros.

Install the software, and configure. viewtopic.php?t=117 shows an example of a working config for Linux.

Hardware? Modern rigs that include a CAT USB double port don't need anything extra. The USB socket simultaneously takes care of rig control as well as data transfer to and from the computer. An older rig? The well-known Signalink range of add-on interfaces take care of data, though generally require a second USB cable for CAT. I like the RigExpert TI-3000 which does all the transfer easily and robust. https://rigexpert.com/products/interfaces/ti-3000/# has details.

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