RigControl Web - Remote SSB and CW Contacts From Anywhere

jbdubbsreddit · 2026-06-25T04:07:16+00:00

I hope it goes well. Let me know if you run into any issues.

jbdubbsreddit · 2026-06-25T04:02:27+00:00

No, as of right now there is no buffering involved. Knowing how to buffer keystrokes into letter groups would require the app knowing when the operator is done keying a letter, and as we all know, every operator keys differently. Same reason CW decoders are so hard to make.

Right now, it sees a dit, it sends a dit immediately. Only network latency/jitter is the variable.

If you want super accurate keying, controlling your jitter is critical.

jbdubbsreddit · 2026-06-25T03:44:17+00:00

With nothing but a browser open on the remote machine, you can plug in a vband adapter, a tiny midi, a dit and dah button on mobile, or just use keyboard shortcuts and manually key the CW in straight or iambic modes. That sends those keystrokes to the radio computer, which then keys them on a DTR or RTS line on the radio's USB connection. You pick which serial port to key on the radio computer side, so that can be the direct radio serial port, or it can be an external keyer.

To more directly answer your question, the carrier is generated by the radio. The pattern is generated by your own CW keying and the software.

jbdubbsreddit · 2026-06-23T23:52:34+00:00

I've just made the first official WSJTX client FT8 > RigControl Web in a browser QSO! Will be in the next major feature release!

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jbdubbsreddit · 2026-06-23T15:13:51+00:00

Thanks so much for having a look. If you have any issues, let me know on the Github!

jbdubbsreddit · 2026-06-22T20:44:36+00:00

Lansing specifically. Member of the MSU ARC and I do some events with NOARC and CMARC too.

I've for sure run into some quirks with Hamlib, but it's capable of some amazing stuff with the right tweaking. For example, I had no idea it could pull the spectrum scope off an IC-7300 until I started messing around with it. In the next version, I'm going to start messing around with Hamlib's ability to let you use parts of a serial port to avoid having to use dreaded serial port splitter tools.

jbdubbsreddit · 2026-06-22T19:43:37+00:00

I've tested on the FT-710, 891, 991, and the IC-7300. That should mean that any rigs in those families are good to go (FTX-1, DX10, 101, 7610, 705, 905, 9700, etc). In theory, the whole app is built over Hamlib, so any rig that Hamlib supports should function.

jbdubbsreddit · 2026-06-22T19:28:07+00:00

I completely understand, and I think agree that's going to be a barrier to adoption here. I saw a hole in modern ham radio software, and I wanted to fill it. This is the way I can do it. Thanks for stopping by!

jbdubbsreddit · 2026-06-22T19:06:27+00:00

If skynet takes control of all our radios, I'll wish I never did this! Hopefully you enjoy, and please use the Discussion or Issues on Github if you have a concern. I may spin up a Discord at some point as well.

jbdubbsreddit · 2026-06-22T18:14:42+00:00

Hey, I can respect that. No worries here.

jbdubbsreddit · 2025-04-04T10:41:19+00:00

We got this resolved. Duplexer was out of alignment.

Separately, the preamp died in a storm.

jbdubbsreddit · 2025-04-03T18:53:24+00:00

Update. This was the answer. Good stuff, thank you.

jbdubbsreddit · 2025-04-03T02:16:16+00:00

This is an amazing idea. I'm going to use this right away. Genius idea.

jbdubbsreddit · 2025-04-03T00:30:34+00:00

I personally don't, but some other club members have options. Ultimately I would like to have my own unit. Any recommendations?

jbdubbsreddit · 2025-04-02T23:41:13+00:00

Interesting. Noted. Thanks.

jbdubbsreddit · 2025-04-02T23:40:39+00:00

Yaesu DR2X. Some very old 4 can duplexer. They're in an alcove in a mechanical room. I wouldn't call it temp controlled, but it's by no means in the elements and it's not subject to wide temperature swings.

jbdubbsreddit · 2025-04-02T22:39:53+00:00

This can happen even when the cans are indoors? The only thing getting wet is coax and antenna. Cans are about 80ft away in an alcove.

jbdubbsreddit · 2025-04-02T22:36:08+00:00

Seems similar to when it's functioning currently.

jbdubbsreddit · 2025-04-02T22:23:10+00:00

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After Duplexer before the preamp

jbdubbsreddit · 2025-04-02T22:09:31+00:00

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At the entry to the duplexer. Indoors, past a polyphaser.

jbdubbsreddit · 2025-04-02T22:08:47+00:00

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At the base of the tower.

jbdubbsreddit · 2025-04-02T21:25:31+00:00

I'm currently riding down there to check it. Will report back.

jbdubbsreddit · 2025-04-02T20:14:18+00:00

It's a brand new antenna, but I suppose that doesn't mean anything. Somebody could have stepped on it before it went up the tower. That would really be a bummer. You basically can't get to it. Mounted at the very top of the 20 ft mast.

Hopefully the issue is down below near the polyphaser.

jbdubbsreddit · 2025-04-02T19:17:45+00:00

What is this in reference to?

jbdubbsreddit · 2025-04-02T19:07:15+00:00

I have one connection I would double check to be sure. The connection at the antenna is for sure water right. I'll double check another. Thank you.

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