This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ===== Open Source and Linux in Amateur Radio ===== * **Speaker**: Steve Stroh * **Room**: CC 235 * **Time**: Sun 11:20 am – 11:50 am * **Format**: Lecture (30 Min + Q&A) * **Difficulty**: Introductory * **Track**: Education * **Presenter Location**: In-person * **Experience**: umpteenth time speaking ==== Description: ==== In many ways, Amateur Radio was the original open‑source community. Long before “open source” had a name, radio amateurs freely shared schematics, designs, and techniques. That ethos continues today — and has only grown stronger with the rise of **Software Defined Radio (SDR)** and powerful open‑source tools like **GNU Radio**. This talk explores how Linux and open‑source software are transforming modern Amateur Radio. Steve highlights the most impactful current project: the **Linux Handheld Transceiver (LinHT)** — a portable radio that runs Linux and GNU Radio, allowing operators to literally shell into their handheld device. Attendees will learn how open‑source development is reshaping experimentation, accessibility, and innovation across the amateur radio world. **Target Audience:** * Techies curious about radio technology * Anyone interested in going beyond unlicensed spectrum
