This manual was kindly contributed by Matjaž Kmet (S57MK), a SafecomLink user. This document is containing step-by-step instructions on how to enjoy SCS modems in conjunction with Linux. Ubuntu 20.04 LTS 64-bit desktop, other Debian based software & Raspberry Pi OS are on focus here, while user software Xastir and Pat (Winlink) will be introduced in the later parts of this document. Robert Wolters (DM4RW) has programmed the non-driver solution and guided through these documented steps to...

PDF version: Live AI Weather Routing over HF Radio North of the Arctic Circle How sailor Harley Soltes (LA/KN7H) used SafecomLink to access live AI-based weather forecasts and wind-routing data needed to safely time his Arctic crossing to Lofoten, reaching the open internet and an AI assistant from a boat off the Norwegian coast, with no cellular coverage, no satellite service, and no shore-side infrastructure. OPERATOR Harley Soltes · LA/KN7H LOCATION En route to Lofoten, Norway LINK Pactor...

The end-to-end SafecomLink User Manual is currently a work in progress. In the meantime, explore the VarAC User Manual, a community-driven guide created by SafecomLink Community Edition users (also known as VarAC). While some features differ, it covers many concepts and capabilities shared by both platforms. Feature-Specific Guides For your convenience, we provide a set of feature-specific guides that focus on individual capabilities within SafecomLink. These concise resources are designed to...