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Xastir Setup

Based on Ubuntu 9.04 with Xastir 1.9.4

Installing Xastir

First, download and install Xastir using your package manager or from source.

Running OTWINCFG.exe in Ubuntu

The otwincfg.exe is a Windows application, so you need Wine to run it on Ubuntu.

To install Wine:

sudo apt-get install wine

Download otwincfg.exe and save it to your desktop. To launch the program:

  • Right-click on otwincfg.exe
  • Select Open with Wine Windows Program Loader

Configuring Xastir

  1. Launch Xastir.
  2. Go to Interface > Interface Control.
  3. Click Add.
  4. Choose Serial KISS TNC from the list and click Add again.

Serial Port Info

  • COM1 corresponds to /dev/ttyS0
  • Set the baud rate to 9600 bps

Depending on your hardware and preferences, there are several interface options you can configure.

I’ve been using Xastir with my T2 for over a year now as a fill-in digi with IGate TX/RX (LA5PPA-2). Hope this information is helpful!