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I wanted to use the WSJT-X software with an mcHF QRP radio. Specifically, I wanted to operate the FT8 mode and I wanted to use the mcHF's USB interface for CAT control and audio. An of course, I wanted to do all this on Linux Mint (18.3 Sylvia, MATE). I downloaded the .deb for WSJT-X from the site linked above, and installed it

Over the last year or so I've converted most of my computers from Windows to Linux, typically Linux Mint. For Field Day 2017 I attempted to get the wonderful N3FJP Field Day Logger running on my Mint laptop. I tried both the Mono route, as well as Wine. I installed all manner of software, and generally made a giant mess. In the end, it was a