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FlexPacket on Linux

An introduction to the FlexPacket client for packet radio operators using Linux.

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By Andreas Peters (DC6AP)
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FlexPacket on Linux

I’ve always missed having a modern, user-friendly Packet Radio client for Linux. That’s why I developed FlexPacket - a Packet Radio client primarily designed for interacting with BBS systems and for transmitting or receiving 7Plus files.

FlexPacket Main Window

Key Features

  • Hostmode TNC (TheFirmware v2.x)
  • KISS support via TFKISS
  • AGWPE/Soundmodem (e.g., Dire Wolf)
  • Multiple parallel channels
  • BayCom login and password support
  • 7PLUS file transfer
  • Offline mail archive and APRS display via external tools

Installation on Linux

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sudo apt update
sudo apt install libqt6pas6 sqlite3

On Github-Actions you can download the latest Version.

Configuration

Settings include call sign, password, routing preferences, and interface selection.

FlexPacket is ideal for Linux-based hamradio setups.

For source code and binaries, visit: https://github.com/andreaspeters/flexpacket
The current AppImage for Linux, you can download here.

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