A remote web rig control system for the Albrecht AE-5900 radio #HamSunday

According to Adafruit Blog, a new Python project called AE5900 Remote Control Version Two provides web-based remote control for the Albrecht AE-5900 CB radio over local networks. The tool aims to revive interest in CB radio by making it more accessible and flexible than traditional control systems. While it doesn't match the capabilities of specialized radio control software like rigctl or hamlib, it succeeds at its core mission: bringing Citizens Band radio into the modern era with network connectivity.

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