Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn how to install and configure Graywolf on a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W running Tixie OS Lite for APRS packet radio operation. In this step-by-step tutorial, I demonstrate how to build a low-power APRS station using a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W, Digirig Lite sound card interface, and USB GPS receiver.
This video covers everything needed to create both a basic APRS station and an APRS digipeater, including software installation, sound card configuration, GPS setup, and Graywolf configuration. Whether you're building a portable APRS node, fixed station, emergency communications system, or experimenting with packet radio on Linux, this guide will help you get on the air quickly.
Topics covered:
✅ Installing Graywolf on Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W
✅ Setting up Tixie OS Lite for amateur radio applications
✅ Configuring the Digirig Lite USB sound card interface
✅ Setting audio devices and levels for packet radio
✅ Connecting and configuring a USB GPS receiver
✅ Enabling accurate APRS position reporting
✅ Creating a basic APRS station
✅ Configuring APRS digipeater functionality
✅ Editing Graywolf configuration files
✅ Verifying packet decoding and transmission
✅ Troubleshooting common setup issues
✅ Low-power APRS and packet radio projects
This setup is ideal for amateur radio operators looking to build a compact, energy-efficient APRS station, home digipeater, portable field deployment, emergency communications node, or off-grid packet radio system.
Equipment used:
• Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W• Tixie OS Lite• Graywolf APRS Software• Digirig Lite• USB GPS Receiver• Amateur Radio Transceiver
If you enjoy amateur radio, APRS, packet radio, Raspberry Pi projects, Linux ham radio applications, emergency communications, digital modes, and DIY radio projects, consider subscribing for more tutorials.
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Pi Zero 2W - amzn.to/4alMiRY
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Pi Battery - amzn.to/4nYvgPF
Digirig Lite - digirig.net/product/digirig-lite/p/10
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Graywolf - github.com/chrissnell/graywolf
Graywolf Discord - discord.gg/3r5brb7mjV
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Learn how to install and configure Graywolf on a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W running Tixie OS Lite for APRS packet radio operation. In this step-by-step tutorial, I demonstrate how to build a low-power APRS station using a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W, Digirig Lite sound card interface, and USB GPS receiver.
This video covers everything needed to create both a basic APRS station and an APRS digipeater, including software installation, sound card configuration, GPS setup, and Graywolf configuration. Whether you're building a portable APRS node, fixed station, emergency communications system, or experimenting with packet radio on Linux, this guide will help you get on the air quickly.
Topics covered:
✅ Installing Graywolf on Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W
✅ Setting up Tixie OS Lite for amateur radio applications
✅ Configuring the Digirig Lite USB sound card interface
✅ Setting audio devices and levels for packet radio
✅ Connecting and configuring a USB GPS receiver
✅ Enabling accurate APRS position reporting
✅ Creating a basic APRS station
✅ Configuring APRS digipeater functionality
✅ Editing Graywolf configuration files
✅ Verifying packet decoding and transmission
✅ Troubleshooting common setup issues
✅ Low-power APRS and packet radio projects
This setup is ideal for amateur radio operators looking to build a compact, energy-efficient APRS station, home digipeater, portable field deployment, emergency communications node, or off-grid packet radio system.
Equipment used:
• Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W• Tixie OS Lite• Graywolf APRS Software• Digirig Lite• USB GPS Receiver• Amateur Radio Transceiver
If you enjoy amateur radio, APRS, packet radio, Raspberry Pi projects, Linux ham radio applications, emergency communications, digital modes, and DIY radio projects, consider subscribing for more tutorials.
#HamRadio #APRS #Graywolf #RaspberryPi #PiZero2W #Digirig #DigirigLite #PacketRadio #Digipeater #TixieOS #LinuxHamRadio #AmateurRadio #GPS #DigitalRadio #EMCOMM #RaspberryPiProjects #APRSDigipeater #RadioCommunications #DIYHamRadio #KISSTNC #AX25 #PortableRadio #EmergencyCommunications #HamRadioProjects
🔹My Favorite Gear - amazon.com/shop/km4ack
🔹Links mentioned in the video
Pi Zero 2W - amzn.to/4alMiRY
USB GPS - amzn.to/3Q8xmQp
Pi Battery - amzn.to/4nYvgPF
Digirig Lite - digirig.net/product/digirig-lite/p/10
HT - amzn.to/4o0fXWF
Graywolf - github.com/chrissnell/graywolf
Graywolf Discord - discord.gg/3r5brb7mjV
🔹Weekly Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/40da1fe472e3/km4acknewsletter
🔹Follow Me
Twitter @km4ack
🔹FREE Get Started Guide - tiny.cc/getstartedguide
🔹Cool Ham Gear - km4ack.com
🔹Support the channel through Patreon - patreon.com/km4ack
🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
