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Since 3.16 there is also Android port of Tucnak available. Currently is in beta state, any feedback will be welcome. Focused on tablets but can be used also on cell phones.  
Since 3.16 there is also Android port of Tucnak available. Focused on tablets but can be used also on cell phones. Due touch control, not all features must be accessible.
 


=Hardware requirements=
=Hardware requirements=
* Minimal API version 4 (Android 1.6)
[[File:Tucnak_android.png]]
* Recommended screen resolution at least 640x480.  
 
* Lower resolution use 640x480 internally and output is scaled to native resolution. Tested 480x320, is usable but not optimal.
''ARRL DX contest on Samsung galaxy IIs''
 
* Android 5 (API level 21) to Android 14 (API level 34). For older Andorid 4.1 (API level 16), try 4.61.
* Only for devices capable running 32 bit apps (armeabi-v7a).
* Some new (2024) devices tells about Tucnak incompatibility. AFAIK they expect 64 bit app (arm64-v8a) which is unsupported by Tucnak.
* Recommended internet access for DXC/KST
* Recommended internet access for DXC/KST


=Install=
=Install=
Tucnak is not on Google Play. To install you must allow install of untrusted applications. Then download Tucnak APK package from http://tucnak.nagano.cz/download.php#android .
Tucnak is not on Google Play. To install you must allow install of untrusted applications. Then download Tucnak APK package from http://tucnak.nagano.cz/download.php#android and install it manually.


=Features not included=
=Features not included=
* USB devices (Davac4, Rotar4)
* Update from application
* SSB CQ and sound recording
* Sound recording
* Rig/rotator control using Hamlib
* FFT spectrum display
* FFT spectrum display
* Parallel port keying
* Parallel port keying  
* Bluetooth devices because of no official support for BT from native code
* Serial ports - maybe with alternative kernel with proper drivers
* Hamlib
 
=Limited support=
* USB devices (Davac4, Rotar4) - It is compiled but it seems it works only on rooted devices. User must be member of 'usb' group.


=Touch control=
=Touch control=
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To send F1 to F10, use FN key, numeric keys will switch to F's.
To send F1 to F10, use FN key, numeric keys will switch to F's.


=Known bugs=
=Bugreports=
* Polar map shows extra lines, probably overflow bug
Bugreports are welcome by e-mail. In case of problems please install '''alogcat''' and send it to me with next informations.
 
=M5 ESP32 CW keyer=
[https://github.com/ok1cdj/M5-ESP32-keyer https://github.com/ok1cdj/M5-ESP32-keyer]
 
[[File:M5-ESP32-keyer.png]] [[File:M5-Setup.png]]
 
See this video: [[File:M5-ESP32-keyer.mp4|Play video]]
 
=Gallery=
[[File:TucnakPortraitMode.png|border|480px]]
 
Tucnak in Portrait mode with floating on-screen keyboard.
 
 
[[File:Tucnak_Android_FullHD.jpg|border|800px]]
 
Tucnak in FullHD on Rikomagic MK802. TNX to OK1CDJ.
 
=Notes=
* Pepa OK2WO recommends capacitive stylus CELLY (about 10€) for accurate control also for other applications

Latest revision as of 17:10, 18 August 2024

Since 3.16 there is also Android port of Tucnak available. Focused on tablets but can be used also on cell phones. Due touch control, not all features must be accessible.


Hardware requirements

ARRL DX contest on Samsung galaxy IIs

  • Android 5 (API level 21) to Android 14 (API level 34). For older Andorid 4.1 (API level 16), try 4.61.
  • Only for devices capable running 32 bit apps (armeabi-v7a).
  • Some new (2024) devices tells about Tucnak incompatibility. AFAIK they expect 64 bit app (arm64-v8a) which is unsupported by Tucnak.
  • Recommended internet access for DXC/KST

Install

Tucnak is not on Google Play. To install you must allow install of untrusted applications. Then download Tucnak APK package from http://tucnak.nagano.cz/download.php#android and install it manually.

Features not included

  • Update from application
  • Sound recording
  • FFT spectrum display
  • Parallel port keying
  • Bluetooth devices because of no official support for BT from native code
  • Serial ports - maybe with alternative kernel with proper drivers
  • Hamlib

Limited support

  • USB devices (Davac4, Rotar4) - It is compiled but it seems it works only on rooted devices. User must be member of 'usb' group.

Touch control

Tucnak on screen keyboard

Start touch on-screen keyboard by click on input line. The behavior of Enter is context-depended. Sometimes send Enter to Tucnak. Sometimes closes keyboard. Comments are welcome.

To send F1 to F10, use FN key, numeric keys will switch to F's.

Bugreports

Bugreports are welcome by e-mail. In case of problems please install alogcat and send it to me with next informations.

M5 ESP32 CW keyer

https://github.com/ok1cdj/M5-ESP32-keyer

See this video:

Gallery

Tucnak in Portrait mode with floating on-screen keyboard.


Tucnak in FullHD on Rikomagic MK802. TNX to OK1CDJ.

Notes

  • Pepa OK2WO recommends capacitive stylus CELLY (about 10€) for accurate control also for other applications