Installing WSJT-X on Linux Mint
WSJT-X is a popular and powerful piece of software for Amateur Radio operators that facilitates weak signal communication between users. Installing it on Linux Mint is a relatively simple process.
Install from Source
The following instructions will guide you through installing WSJT-X from source:
- Download the source from the official website.
- Extract the downloaded source archive using a file archiving utility. Examples include 7-Zip or GNU Tar.
- Open a terminal window.
- Change directory to the root of the source tree you just extracted, using the
cd
command.
- Enter the command
./configure
to start the installation.
- Once the configuration script completes, enter
make
, which will build the program.
- Enter the command
make install
to install the program.
- Once the installation is complete, you can find the installed program in your Launch Menu.
Installing from a Package
You can also install WSJT-X from a package. This is often the most convenient way to install the program.
- Open a terminal window.
- Enter the command
sudo apt-get install wsjtx
. This will download and install the package to your system.
- Once the installation is complete, you can find the installed program in your Launch Menu.