How To Install cqrlog on Kali Linux

In this tutorial we learn how to install cqrlog on Kali Linux. cqrlog is Advanced logging program for hamradio operators

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install cqrlog on Kali Linux.

What is cqrlog

cqrlog is:

CQRLOG is an advanced ham radio logger based on MySQL embedded database. Provides radio control based on hamlib libraries (currently support of 140+ radio types and models), DX cluster connection, HamQTH/QRZ callbook (XML access), a grayliner, internal QSL manager database support and a most accurate country resolution algorithm based on country tables developed by OK1RR. CQRLOG is intended for daily general logging of HF, CW & SSB contacts and strongly focused on easy operation and maintenance.

There are three methods to install cqrlog on Kali Linux. We can use apt-get, apt and aptitude. In the following sections we will describe each method. You can choose one of them.

Install cqrlog Using apt-get

Update apt database with apt-get using the following command.

sudo apt-get update

After updating apt database, We can install cqrlog using apt-get by running the following command:

sudo apt-get -y install cqrlog

Install cqrlog Using apt

Update apt database with apt using the following command.

sudo apt update

After updating apt database, We can install cqrlog using apt by running the following command:

sudo apt -y install cqrlog

Install cqrlog Using aptitude

If you want to follow this method, you might need to install aptitude on Kali Linux first since aptitude is usually not installed by default on Kali Linux. Update apt database with aptitude using the following command.

sudo aptitude update

After updating apt database, We can install cqrlog using aptitude by running the following command:

sudo aptitude -y install cqrlog

How To Uninstall cqrlog on Kali Linux

To uninstall only the cqrlog package we can use the following command:

sudo apt-get remove cqrlog

Uninstall cqrlog And Its Dependencies

To uninstall cqrlog and its dependencies that are no longer needed by Kali Linux, we can use the command below:

sudo apt-get -y autoremove cqrlog

Remove cqrlog Configurations and Data

To remove cqrlog configuration and data from Kali Linux we can use the following command:

sudo apt-get -y purge cqrlog

Remove cqrlog configuration, data, and all of its dependencies

We can use the following command to remove cqrlog configurations, data and all of its dependencies, we can use the following command:

sudo apt-get -y autoremove --purge cqrlog

Dependencies

cqrlog have the following dependencies:

References

Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install cqrlog package on Kali Linux using different package management tools: apt, apt-get and aptitude.