Another network CAT protocol implementation - Join the discussion!

[mikaelnousiainen]

This is the main issue for ARDC Hamlib improvement project Milestone 6 - TBD network CAT protocol support (uncertain) - plans and discussion. More granular issues will be created as we progress through the milestone.

Project background

• See ARDC grant: https://www.ardc.net/apply/grants/2025-grants/hamlib-stability-enhancements-and-sdr-transceiver-support/
• See Open Collective page: https://opencollective.com/hamlib-stability-enhancements-and-sdr-transceiver-support

The project backlog is available in: ARDC Hamlib improvement project (still in progress)

Description

The goal of this milestone is to add support for a third major amateur radio transceiver network CAT protocol (the other 2 being Icom and FlexRadio), but the manufacturer is still not defined due to uncertainty of hardware availability and remaining budget. One of the candidates is Elecraft K4. The project asks for input for potential alternatives.