First Uniden BC125AT Linux Web Controller Software Released!

[runnerr]

Hi everyone,

I’m excited to share a new project I’ve been working on lately: a Linux web controller for the Uniden BC125AT and UBC125XLT. This is, as far as I know, is the first software for Linux that lets you see your scanner’s screen in real time through a web interface – and control it from there! That means full control from your computer, phone, or tablet. 🚀

Core features:​

• Real-time scanner status (screen, frequency, squelch, modulation, tone)
• Full keypad emulation and channel jumping
• Backlight control
• Automatic audio recording when squelch opens
• Auto lockout feature (experimential)
• Recording toggle from the web interface

This opens up completely new ways to interact with your scanner remotely, all from a web browser. I've currently tested it on Ubuntu with great results, but it would be nice to see it tested on other Linux distributions and even on a Raspberry Pi.


The software is open source and free to use, and I’d love to hear any feedback, suggestions, or bug reports from any of you who tries it. And feel free to contribute with new features!

Check out the project here: Github ⭐ (If you like this project or find it useful, I’d really appreciate it if you could give it a star on GitHub! It helps more people discover it and encourages further development.)

 

[K4EET]

Hi @runnerr. I visited your GitHub repository. Excellent documentation! Job well done!

 

[runnerr]

Hi @runnerr. I visited your GitHub repository. Excellent documentation! Job well done!

Thanks for the kind words! Glad you found the documentation helpful. If you have any feedback, ideas, or run into issues, feel free to open an issue or PR.

 

[pb_lonny]

This looks great and you have a great level of detail in your notes.

 

[Scan125]

Congratulations!

I'm not on Linux so can not explorer your progam.

Only joking, but if you got some ideas from my Scan125 program then well done and kudos to you!

On another more worrying point for all of us here, both developers and users, the industry is now really clamping down on software that does not have a certified signature. These cost money which us small / hobby / enthusiast developers can not afford. Currently one can tell the likes of Windows Defender and other AV programs to F - Off (sorry - ignore), but that will not last for long! Real problems ahead for all of us!

 

[pb_lonny]

On another more worrying point for all of us here, both developers and users, the industry is now really clamping down on software that does not have a certified signature. These cost money which us small / hobby / enthusiast developers can not afford. Currently one can tell the likes of Windows Defender and other AV programs to F - Off (sorry - ignore), but that will not last for long! Real problems ahead for all of us!

I have come across this, which is why I have moved to HTML / CSS / JS for RadioFreakDB. Less "issues" to deal with.

 

[runnerr]

This looks great and you have a great level of detail in your notes.

Thanks a lot, I really appreciate that!

I’ve tried to keep things as clear and detailed as possible so others can follow along and hopefully find it useful, even if they’re not experienced Linux users.

 

[INFisher]

It's probably somehow my fault, but I get all the way to starting the program and it says it can't find the BC125AT. I do have it plugged in as the instructions ask.

 

[INFisher]

It's probably somehow my fault, but I get all the way to starting the program and it says it can't find the BC125AT. I do have it plugged in as the instructions ask.

Figured this out! Works great! Thanks!

 

[serial14]

super cool! I didn't realize remote control for the BC125AT had come this far. Mostly cause I haven't pursued it like I have for DMA and DB scanner families.