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-# pi-build
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+# pi-build
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+HOTSPOT:
+Hotspot is used to generate a wifi hotspot that you can connect to with other wireless devices. This is useful when in the field so you can connect to and contol the pi from a wireless device.
+
+GPS:
+This will install the needed utilities to get a GPS device configured as a time source on the pi. Helpful when you are not connected to the internet since the pi doesn't have a real time clock and therefore will NOT keep accurate time when powered off.
+
+FLRIG:
+Rig contol graphical interface. 
+
+FLDIGI 
+
+PAT:
+Winlink client for Raspberry Pi 
+
+ARDOPC:
+HF modem for Pat. Recommended if installing Pat 
+
+ARDOPGUI:
+GUI interface for ARDOPC. Recommended if installing Pat 
+
+PATMENU:
+Menu for configuring Pat. Recommended if installing Pat. 
+
+DIREWOLF:
+Software TNC. In this setup, direwolf is used for 2M packet connection with Pat and can be used for APRS connection with Xastir. Recommneded if installing Pat or Xastir 
+
+AX25:
+AX25 tools for Direwolf & Pat. Recommended if installing Pat. 
+
+HAMLIB:
+Rig contol software. 
+
+PULSE:
+Pulse audio. Provides a way to configure virtual sound cards. Recommended for AMRRON ops. 
+
+JS8: 
+JS8Call digital software
+
+M0IAX:
+Tools for working with JS8Call. Recommended if installing JS8Call 
+
+WSJTX:
+FT8 & WISPR software suite. 
+
+CHIRP:
+Software to program radios. 
+
+XASTIR:
+GUI interface useful when configuring APRS nodes. 
+
+YAAC