JS8Call-WX_Station

Upon request, report weather station data over JS8Call.

Prerequisites

This script is to be installed at a weather station with JS8Call

The script will be run at the same time JS8Call is running.

Dependencies

python-requests library
js8call

Installation with systemd service

To get the systemd feature, it is recommended to clone the repo in /opt/ and link the service file to systemd:

cd /opt/
git clone https://github.com/f4iey/JS8Call-WX_Station.git
ln -s /opt/JS8Call-WX_Station/wx_station.service /etc/systemd/system

After that, it is possible to enable and start as an usual service after starting JS8CALL:

systemctl enable wx_station
systemctl start wx_station

Usage

From the station

After starting JS8Call, the program can be started with the service or standalone with the python command. By default, the host is set on localhost and JS8CALL default port. These parameters can be changed using --remote and --port options. e.g, for a remote instance of JS8CALL (on hamnet):

python wx_station-0.1.py -r f4kkx.ampr.org -p 6942

It is also possible to change the wake word with the --trigger option

python wx_station-0.1.py -r f4kkx.ampr.org -t WX?

From a remote location

An amateur radio operator may request a weather report from the JS8CALL station by sending a directed message with the format:

[CALLSIGN] [WAKE WORD]

Example

F1ZXO REPORT?

F1ZXO should respond by sending a weather report as a message to the inbox of the requesting station.

This script is yet untested, please confirm that it will run before installation.