https://github.com/andreaspeters/flexpacket

FlexPacket is a cross platform PacketRadio Software
https://github.com/andreaspeters/flexpacket

agwpe ax25 hamradio pascal tnc

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FlexPacket is a cross platform PacketRadio Software

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/andreaspeters/flexpacket
• Owner: andreaspeters
• License: eupl-1.2
• Created: 2024-12-10T14:08:02.000Z (10 months ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2025-02-16T11:07:09.000Z (8 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-02-16T12:18:35.308Z (8 months ago)
• Topics: agwpe, ax25, hamradio, pascal, tnc
• Language: Pascal
• Homepage:
• Size: 10.2 MB
• Stars: 2
• Watchers: 2
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • Changelog: CHANGELOG.md
  • Funding: .github/FUNDING.yaml
  • License: LICENSE

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README

          
# Flexpacket - Packet Radio Client.

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## Important Infos

I'm a Linux User! So, the main platform for FlexPacket are Linux based Systems

and not Windows. But I really do my best to support Windows. Sometimes I need

your help. As example, I have issues with Hostmode under Windows. But I cannot

find the problem. If someone use Windows on Hardware (not like me in a VM), I

would be happy to get feedback if Hostmode via USB/RS232 is working.

## Features

- Support for Hostmode TNC's (with TF2.x Firmware) 

- Support for KISS via TFKISS (external Software)

- Multichannel (only in Hostmode/TFKISS) 

- Addressbook for quick connections and BayCom password

- 7Plus generator

- Support for the AGW Protocol 

- 7Plus FileUp/Download (only in Hostmode) 

- Common ANSI color codes (in testing)

- APRS Map as external Software.

- Choose Terminal Font

## Planned Features

- Support forms to send simple structured information in an emergency case.

## Download

- You will find the current and all last releases for Windows and Linux [here](https://github.com/andreaspeters/flexpacket/releases)

- The newest builds created by the master branch, you will find [here](https://github.com/andreaspeters/flexpacket/actions). Open

  the last successfull build and scroll down to the artifacts.

## Requirements 

- Windows Users need the [sqlite3.dll](https://www.sqlite.org/download.html).

- [libqt6pas.so/dll](https://github.com/davidbannon/libqt6pas/releases)

### Optional

- Under `assets/font/437.ttf`you will find a font that is perfect for Terminal Windows.

  If you like, you can import it into your OperatingSystem and choose it in FlexPacket

  under `Terminalsettings`.

## How to compile

- Install Lazarus 3.6

- Install TRichMemo, LazSerial, CmdLine

## How to use

### How to connect with a station

In the command and message field (CMF), hit the `` key to enter the command mode.

You will get visual feedback via a red line above CMF. Then type

`c ` and then hit the Enter/Return key. At the same time,

you will exit the command mode.

![image_2024-12-11-22-57-18](vx_images/image_2024-12-11-22-57-18.png)

### Baycom Password

To use the Baycom password functionality, add your baycom password into the 

Addressbook (be aware that it will be stored in playtext right now). 

If you connect to a BBS with enabled password, you will get a couple of numbers.

![image_2024-12-12-17-49-42](vx_images/image_2024-12-12-17-49-42.png)

Now click at the "Shield" Icon in the toolbar. The BayCom password string will

be copied into the CMF. Press enter/return to send it.

### Change the Commad Memo Field (CMF) size

If you want to change the size of the CMF, grab the gab with your Mouse.

The size will be stored in the configuration file.

![image_2024-12-17-21-01-51](vx_images/image_2024-12-17-21-01-51.png)

### How to use KISS Mode

FlexPacket does not support KISS directly. TFKISS must be used for this. 

To use TFKISS, enable and configure it in the menu (Setting). For Linux

you can find TFKISS [here](https://github.com/andreaspeters/tfkiss). 

Windows Users can use [FlexNet](https://deltalima.org/prdownload/flexnet/).

Before someone ask! No I do not plan to implement KISS into FlexPacket. From

the development perspective KISS and specialy AX25 is very complicated. 

But FlexPacket should not be huge and complicated. I want to keep it as simple 

as possible for other Ham's to read, understand and Maintain the code.

## Shortcuts

- `ALT+0 to 9` Show Monitor or Channel 1 to 9

- `ALT+A` Open Addressbook

- `ALT+C` In the Addressbook, execute QuickCall at the current choosen Callsign

- `ALT+P` In the Addressbook, get the calculated BayCom password string

- `ALT+D` In the Addressbook, delete the current choosen Callsign

- `CTRL+SHIFT+P` Copy the extracted BayCom Password into the message window

## Screenshots

![FlexPacket](vx_images/image_2024-12-08-16-22-18.png)

![Terminal Color Settings](vx_images/image_2024-12-08-16-23-26.png)