How To Install wsjtx on AlmaLinux 8
Introduction
In this tutorial we learn how to install wsjtx on AlmaLinux 8.
What is wsjtx
WSJT-X is a computer program designed to facilitate basic amateur radio communication using very weak signals. It implements communication protocols or “modes” called JT4, JT9, JT65, QRA64, ISCAT, MSK144, and WSPR, as well as one called Echo for detecting and measuring your own radio signals reflected from the Moon.
We can use yum or dnf to install wsjtx on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install wsjtx.
Install wsjtx on AlmaLinux 8 Using dnf
Update yum database with dnf using the following command.
sudo dnf makecache --refresh
After updating yum database, We can install wsjtx using dnf by running the following command:
sudo dnf -y install wsjtx
Install wsjtx on AlmaLinux 8 Using yum
Update yum database with yum using the following command.
sudo yum makecache --refresh
After updating yum database, We can install wsjtx using yum by running the following command:
sudo yum -y install wsjtx
How To Uninstall wsjtx on AlmaLinux 8
To uninstall only the wsjtx package we can use the following command:
sudo dnf remove wsjtx
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Summary
In this tutorial we learn how to install wsjtx on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.