Dwight Standfield - Hamshack Raspberry Pi

Hamshack Raspberry Pi

Learn How To Use Raspberry Pi For Amateur Radio Activities And 3 DIY Projects

Introduction

I want to thank you and congratulate you for downloading the book, Hamshack Raspberry Pi: Learn How To Use Raspberry Pi For Amateur Radio Activities And 3 DIY Projects .

This book has actionable information on Hamshack Raspberry Pi that will help you to learn how to use Raspberry Pi for amateur radio activities and much, much more.

Since you are reading this book, Im sure you are enthusiastic about radio activities, if not about the revolutionary Raspberry Pi. Im also sure theres so much youve heard about radio stations like tracking satellites, communicating in Morse code or perhaps playing a game over the air as well- and you want to try them out.

Thats very possible, and you dont have to spend a lot of money to learn all that- and become a professional radio operator- because a cheap raspberry Pi computer and a couple of other cheap tools are all you require to begin your amateur radio journey.

Maybe you havent been adequately introduced to the small computer known as Raspberry Pi; that is not a reason to skip reading this book because you will know everything from the basics- about Pi, before we get to the actual playing with the Hamshack Raspberry Pi. Among other things, you will learn how to install, configure and use the device to enjoy some of the coolest things in tech today. For about $40, you will be able to enhance your knowledge of how to operate radio as an amateur; you will learn how to install different operating aids like time keeping, logging, Morse code practicing and satellite tracking. You will also learn about designing antennas, essential Ham programs like twclock and GNU radio companion, radio configuration tools and even how to set up your own ground station with simple steps!

Best of all, youll be able to complete the projects discussed in the book by yourself without any problems because they are so damn easy and straightforward. Shall we begin?

Thanks again for purchasing this book. I hope you enjoy it!

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Lets start from the beginning i.e. understanding the Raspberry Pi before we get to the point of discussing various other issues surrounding the Raspberry Pi.

A Comprehensive Background of the Raspberry Pi

What Is It?

I n simplest terms, the Raspberry Pi refers to a series of small computers (in the category of single board computers) that were developed in the UK by the Raspberry Foundation to help teach basic computer science in various schools both in the developed and developing countries. Out of the box, the new device, which you can purchase from Raspberrypi.org, comes without the peripheral devices (mouse, case and keyboard).

Before we discuss the specifics of how to set up and use the Raspberry Pi as a pro even as a complete beginner, we will start by going through the journey through time i.e. how the Raspberry Pi came into being. This short history will help you to understand Raspberry Pi well before we get to set it up.

A Short History of Raspberry Pi, And the Setup

B efore raspberry Pi was invented, personal computers had become an expensive household appliance. Many parents had grown reluctant of letting their kids use the family computers due to the high cost of the machines and fragility. Many kids, as a result, were not well-versed with computers. In 2006, Dr. Eben Upton together with his associates from the University of Cambridge realized that there was a steep decline in numbers and skills of the students enrolling for computer science courses. They decided to develop an inexpensive computer that would enable young people familiarize themselves adequately with computer concepts.