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Installing WSJT-X on Linux Mint
WSJT-X is a popular software for Amateur Radio digital communications. It is designed for weak signal communications and can be used for various modes such as FT8, JT9, JT65, and more. In this article, we will show you how to install WSJT-X on Linux Mint.
Step 1: Download the WSJT-X package
The first step is to download the WSJT-X package. Go to the WSJT-X website (https://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/wsjtx.html) and select the appropriate package for your system. In this case, we will be using the Linux package. Once the download is complete, move the package to your home directory.
Step 2: Install the dependencies
Before we can install WSJT-X, we need to make sure that we have all the necessary dependencies installed. Open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo apt-get install libhamlib-dev libsamplerate0-dev libusb-1.0-0-dev libfftw3-dev libportaudio2 portaudio19-dev
This command will install all the necessary dependencies for WSJT-X to run on your system.
Step 3: Extract and install the package
Next, we need to extract and install the package. In the terminal, navigate to the location of the downloaded package and run the following command:
tar -xvzf wsjtx-2.3.0-Linux.tar.gz
This will extract the package. Next, navigate to the extracted directory and run the following command:
cd wsjtx-2.3.0-Linux
sudo make install
This will install WSJT-X on your system.
Step 4: Running WSJT-X
Once the installation is complete, you can run WSJT-X by navigating to the installed directory and running the following command:
cd /usr/local/bin
./wsjtx
This will start the WSJT-X program and you can now configure it to work with your Amateur Radio setup.
In conclusion, installing WSJT-X on Linux Mint is a straightforward process. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily install and run the WSJT-X software on your Linux Mint system.
