Specs:

Radio: AE5900

PC: Raspberry Pi 3B+

Powerpack: 12V 6AH + USB Powerbank (20h runtime)

Interface adapter: AUDIO2RIG + RJ45 Breakoutboard

Screen: generic HDMI screen 10.1 Inch

Keyboard: generic mini wireless

Software: JS8Call-Improved + WSJX-T + Fldigi

Antenna: DIY loop

Still to come (parts that i have laying around but arent build in yet):

  • PL259 Bulkhead (so it can operate with case closed)
  • 3x SMA Bulkhead
  • RTL-SDR
  • HackRFone
  • NanoVNA
  • Wifi card

Contacts i made:

3x confirmed Heat beat messages in JS8Call (300-800km)

7x FT8 connections up to 2500km

This is still work in progress but i kinda wanted to share.

Please note, using Digital Messages on that Frequency is Legal in Europe (please americans dont yell at me .__.)