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The Inovato Quadra HamClock Bundle is a compact and affordable solution for amateur radio enthusiasts to display the HamClock software on their monitors or TVs. Here are the key features and details:

Hardware:

  • The bundle includes the Inovato Quadra PC, a small computer with a quad-core A53 ARM v8 64-bit SoC processor and 2GB RAM. It comes with an HDMI cable, USB power adapter, custom stand, quiet fan, and USB hub
  • The device is designed for use with 1080p or higher resolution displays

Software:

  • HamClock, developed by Elwood Downey, is pre-installed and configured
  • The system auto-updates to the latest version of HamClock
  • Other ham radio software like WSJT-X, FlDigi, and QDMR are also pre-installed

Setup and Usage:

  • Initial setup is straightforward, with the system guiding users through HamClock configuration on first boot
  • Users can choose to have HamClock start on boot and run in full-screen mode
  • The “Live Spots” feature is automatically enabled, showing active bands at the user’s location
  • HamClock can be viewed on other devices within the local network using a web browser

Features:

  • Displays a digital version of visual maps showing the Earth, gray line, space weather, satellite tracking, and moon phases
  • Offers a more affordable alternative to commercial products like the geocron Atlas

Flexibility:

  • Users can exit full-screen mode (ALT-F11) to access other installed applications
  • The system includes a Ham apps installer for adding or updating additional software

Price and Comparison:

  • The Inovato Quadra HamClock Bundle is priced at less than $50, making it a cost-effective option compared to similar Raspberry Pi setups

The Inovato Quadra HamClock Bundle provides an easy-to-use, pre-configured solution for ham radio enthusiasts to display HamClock and access other ham radio applications, offering good value for its price point.

Bob got his kit at: https://inovato.com/