How to compile and run smartSDR API on linux Ubuntu 16.04?

Justin Desai

I am trying to use the smartSDR API on my Ubuntu computer so I can communicate with my flex 6400m radio. I have downloaded the api and tried compiling it in multiple ways, however, I just cannot seem to get it to compile. I've tried writing my own C# program that uses some of the methods in the api, but my program cannot find the api libraries.
At this point, I am kind of lost as far as knowing how to even connect to my radio using the api because everything I have tried has not worked.
Will the API even work on linux? Or do I have to communicate manually over the ethernet cable without using the API?

Thank you in advance for your help.

Paul Burton

Justin Desai

Ted VE3TRQ

To test out the ability to connect, use telnet. i.e.: telnet e.g. "telnet 192.168.133.13 4992" You will get a bunch of information, plus you can then send commands, such as "c0|client disconnect" to disconnect any current client, for example. Look at the API definition for commands. I have a program that connects, dumps the meter definitions, and subscribes to the S-meters for all slices, then reads the resulting UDP packets and parses them to dump dBm values for all slices. I did this to allow antenna comparisons using the two antenna inputs - creates a csv file for Excel to plot. Runs under Linux.