Re: [Hamlib-developer] Where to start.

[Nate B. <n0...@n0...>]

* On 2010 18 Oct 10:38 -0500, Max Lock wrote:
> 
>  Hi All,
> 
>  I'm new to hamlib and would like to develop a backend for a Phillips
> PRM80 series radio running an open replacement firmware
> (prm80.sourceforge.net)
> 
>  The radio itself has a simple 4800-7-S-1 serial link with a very basic
> command set. However I'm no C++ programmer, I'm a Linux sysadmin by trade.
> So where to start, can anyone recommend one of the back ends to use as a
> template that I can hack as my own? 

You're in luck, Max.  C++ knowledge is not required as Hamlib backends
are coded in C.  ;-)

>  Would it be better for me to document the radios command set for someone
> else to help? I've had a quick look at the dummy back end but it's taking
> me a long time to fully understand.

Yes, let's start with some command documentation.  It may be similar
enough to something that already exists that we can create a skelton
backend for you to hack on, even easier, it may be generic enough that
it can be a model in an existing backend family.

73, de Nate >>

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