HAMBox Firmware

Reach The Unreached

A digital voice system for amateur radio world, working with MMDVM, RaspberryPi and Open-source Hardware

+

Small, Stable and Lighting Fast

The HAMBox firmware runs highly integrated programs to support multiple digital modes and provides an intuitive web-based user interface to simplify radio and repeater setup. We redesigned and implemented the cross-linking software from scratch to deliver the most user-friendly, multi-mode digital amateur radio firmware in the open-source community.

Designed for long-running digital voice repeaters (and hotspots), HAMBox has powered our HAMClub repeaters reliably for over six years in challenging environments. The software has been continuously evolving since 2019.

Built on OpenWrt, the firmware is compatible with Raspberry Pi devices, from Pi Zero to Pi 4, as well as numerous cost-effective SoC devices, such as the MT76x8. This ensures that repeater costs remain low while maintaining high hardware quality. The image file is remarkably compact, at less than 20 MB.

For amateur radio enthusiasts without modems or digital radios, this firmware enables digital voice reception and decoding directly from the network, transforming a Raspberry Pi into a digital voice receiver without additional hardware.

Built upon the exceptional MMDVM Project and other open-source projects, HAMBox firmware is intended for amateur and educational use only. For questions or issues, please submit a ticket on GitHub.

Feature Preview

We've designed the simple and feature-rich web UI pages. Here's how it looks like.

01

Intuitive Dashboard

The dashboard displays real-time QSO status, including mode, callsign, RSSI, BER, and decoded caller information. It is optimized for mobile devices and offers additional features for enhanced usability.

02

Quick Radio Setup

The radio setup page simplifies hotspot and modem configuration, requiring only essential information for quick and efficient setup.

03

Easy Link Setup

Seamlessly connect to public BrandMeister or private Homebrew servers using an intuitive setup page.

Establish cross-links with a single click, eliminating the need for traditional xxx2yyy converters.

04

Service Control Panel

The service control panel displays all essential system services, allowing users to start, stop, enable, or disable them with a single click.

05

WiFi Tethering

Easily connect to a home Wi-Fi network via the system setup page, ideal for travel or devices without an Ethernet port.

06

Firmware Information Page

The firmware information page provides a comprehensive overview of the device’s operational status and enables users to check for data updates or system upgrades.

05

Reach the Unreached with HAMBox

Explore a wealth of innovative features designed to elevate your amateur radio experience. From advanced customization to seamless integrations, HAMBox empowers you to discover new ways to connect, discover and communicate. Dive in and uncover the full potential of your device!

... Stay Tuned ...