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@@ -11,18 +11,18 @@ You need a computer connected to the Hardrock-50 via USB, e.g. a Raspberry Pi. T
 
 Download all files and copy them into a directory on your raspberry pi. alternatively, you can clone the git repository as follows:
 
-'''
+```
 micha@rpi:~ git clone https://git.qrz.is/clemens/hr50-api.git
-'''
+```
 
 # Configuration
 
 Open the file _hr50api.py_ and adapt the following lines to your environment:
 
-'''
+```
 serial_port = '/dev/ttyUSB0'
 baud = 19200
-'''
+```
 
 # Execution
 
@@ -30,10 +30,10 @@ Executing this script will spawn a web server running on port 5000. This is not
 
 Run it as follows:
 
-'''
+```
 micha@rpi:~ cd hr50-api
 micha@rpi:~/hr50-api$ ./bootstrap.sh 
-'''
+```
 
 # Examples
 
@@ -44,17 +44,17 @@ For testing or other purposes, you can access the api with trhe help of curl or
 
 Set the keying method to 'PTT':
 
-'''
+```
 micha@rpi:~/hr50-api$ curl http://<IP_ADDRESS>:5000?cmd=hrmd1
-'''
+```
 
 Set the keying method to 'COR':
-'''
+```
 micha@rpi:~/hr50-api$ curl http://<IP_ADDRESS>:5000?cmd=hrmd2
-'''
+```
 
 Query the status:
-'''
+```
 micha@rpi:~/hr50-api$ curl http://<IP_ADDRESS>:5000/status
 {"AVG":"43","BND":"15M","PEP":"60","PTT":"COR","STA":"RX","SWR":"1.9","TMP":"12C","VLT":"13.7V"}
-'''
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+```
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