There are a surprising number of uses for Raspberry Pi in Amateur Radio.
Here is a curation of nine cool projects you can do with this 25 USD credit-card sized computer.
The project outlines the process for constructing a low-power FM broadcast transmitter using a Raspberry Pi Zero, a simple wire antenna, and battery power. It details the software installation steps for PiFM and MPG123, essential for generating and transmitting audio. The resource provides instructions for configuring the Raspberry Pi to broadcast FM signals, including command-line operations for initiating transmission and playing audio files. It specifically focuses on the Raspberry Pi Zero's capabilities for this application, highlighting its cost-effectiveness and minimal hardware requirements. The content presents a practical, hands-on approach to creating a basic FM transmitter, suitable for short-range, experimental broadcasting. It includes guidance on testing the FM output and ensuring proper operation of the software components. The project emphasizes the use of readily available components and open-source software to achieve functional RF output.
Get started with SDR using a Raspberry Pi and inexpensive RTL-SDR tuner.
Setting up a Raspberry Pi as Remote Server for RTL2832u SDR
Raspberry Pi WebSDR Receiver Project running SoftRock Lite ii Receiver (40m) and Raspberry Pi Model B
How to build a simple WSPR beacon using the Raspberry Pi for the transmitter
Portable SSTV camera that takes a picture and transmit it with ham radio SSTV
Setting up a Raspberry Pi as a SDR Server with RTL-2832U USB dongle
You may be interested in additional Amateur Radio Raspberry Pi projects, or if you are new to Raspberry Pi you can read more on this low cost computer.