From 550fb368a5cb77080f5c444c4c66df36cfe80d35 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Wojciech Kaczmarski <44336093+sp5wwp@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:04:19 +0100
Subject: [PATCH] Enhance README with links and clarity improvements
Updated README.md to improve clarity and add links.
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README.md | 24 ++++++++++++------------
1 file changed, 12 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-)
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 9de3a2e..04e4c91 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -19,21 +19,21 @@ It is the **successor of the OpenHT project**, with focus on:
* tight integration with Linux, GNU Radio, and modern SDR tooling,
* long-term openness and hackability.
-LinHT is developed by members of the **M17 community** and is intended primarily
+LinHT is developed by members of the [**M17 community**](https://m17project.org) and is intended primarily
for **radio amateurs, SDR experimenters, and developers**.
This repository contains the **hardware design files** for LinHT.
-> ⚠️ **Important:** LinHT is **not a consumer product**.
+> ⚠️ **Important:** LinHT is **not a consumer product** yet.
> It is an experimental, community-driven open hardware project.
## Key ideas behind LinHT
-* **True SDR**: IQ baseband access, not audio-only hacks
+* **True SDR**: IQ baseband access, not FM-only
* **Linux-first**: no microcontroller firmware lock-in
-* **No FPGA**: easier development, lower barrier to entry
+* **No FPGA**: easier development, lower entry barrier
* **Open everything**: hardware, software, toolchains
-* **Hackable handheld**: not just another black box HT
+* **Hackable handheld**: not just another black box walkie-talkie
## Hardware overview
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ LinHT is built around a Linux SoM and a wideband IQ transceiver.
| RX features | Programmable attenuation, gain control |
| Modes | FM, SSB, M17, experimental digital modes |
-> 📌 **UHF only**
+> 📌 **UHF only!**
> VHF support is frequently requested, but **is not planned for revision B**.
> The current priority is **stability, manufacturability, and software maturity**.
@@ -97,10 +97,10 @@ Standard Linux tools (gcc, gdb, strace, etc.) are available directly on the devi
LinHT is developed iteratively. Each revision serves a specific purpose.
-| Revision | Status | Purpose |
-| ---------- | ----------- | -------------------------------------------- |
-| **Rev. A** | Completed | Early prototype, architecture validation |
-| **Rev. B** | In progress | Feature-complete, manufacturing-ready design |
+| Revision | Status | Purpose |
+| ---------- | --------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
+| **Rev. A** | Completed | Early prototype, architecture validation |
+| **Rev. B** | In progress | Feature-complete, manufacturing-ready design |
### Revision A
@@ -198,7 +198,7 @@ Primary documentation lives on the **M17 Wiki**:
## Contributing
LinHT is a **community project** and contributions are welcome. The best way to
-get involved is **joining the M17 Discord**, look for channel: **#linht**.
+get involved is [**joining the M17 Discord**](https://discord.gg/4brEP8wwVp), look for channel: **#linht**.
This is the preferred place to:
@@ -301,7 +301,7 @@ Good ways to contribute:
* RF/DSP experiments,
* CI and automation improvements.
-If you’re unsure where to help -- just ask.
+If you’re unsure where to help - just ask.
## License