diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 6de175e..f4e17f9 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,10 +1,31 @@
 # This like many, are ideas. There may or may not be progress as inspiration and time allows.
 
 # SharpCAT
-C#, .NET Standard based CAT control library.
+C#, .NET Standard based CAT control library with ASP.NET Core Web API server.
 
 I am targeting .Net Standard so that the assembly may be used with .Net Core or the .Net framework.
 
+## Components
+
+### SharpCAT Library
+The core .NET Standard 2.0 library for CAT (Computer Aided Transceiver) control.
+
+### SharpCAT Server
+A cross-platform ASP.NET Core Web API server that provides REST endpoints for CAT control operations. Located in `Server/SharpCAT.Server/`.
+
+**Key Features:**
+- REST API for serial port management and CAT commands
+- Cross-platform support (Windows, Linux, macOS)
+- Swagger/OpenAPI documentation
+- Built-in error handling and logging
+
+**Quick Start:**
+```bash
+cd Server/SharpCAT.Server
+dotnet run
+```
+Then visit `http://localhost:5188` for the Swagger UI.
+
 ## Development Setup
 
 ### Prerequisites
@@ -16,19 +37,30 @@ I am targeting .Net Standard so that the assembly may be used with .Net Core or
 
 This project is configured for development in Visual Studio Code with the .NET CLI.
 
-**To build the project:**
+**To build the entire solution:**
 ```bash
-dotnet build SharpCAT/SharpCATLib.csproj
+dotnet build
+```
+
+**To build just the library:**
+```bash
+dotnet build SharpCAT/SharpCAT.csproj
+```
+
+**To build and run the Web API server:**
+```bash
+cd Server/SharpCAT.Server
+dotnet run
 ```
 
 **To clean the project:**
 ```bash
-dotnet clean SharpCAT/SharpCATLib.csproj
+dotnet clean
 ```
 
 **To restore packages:**
 ```bash
-dotnet restore SharpCAT/SharpCATLib.csproj
+dotnet restore
 ```
 
 **VS Code Tasks:**
diff --git a/Server/SharpCAT.Server/Controllers/CatController.cs b/Server/SharpCAT.Server/Controllers/CatController.cs
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+++ b/Server/SharpCAT.Server/Controllers/CatController.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,292 @@
+using Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc;
+using SharpCAT.Server.Models;
+using SharpCAT.Server.Services;
+
+namespace SharpCAT.Server.Controllers
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Controller for CAT (Computer Aided Transceiver) operations
+    /// </summary>
+    [ApiController]
+    [Route("api/[controller]")]
+    [Produces("application/json")]
+    public class CatController : ControllerBase
+    {
+        private readonly ISerialCommunicationService _serialService;
+        private readonly ILogger<CatController> _logger;
+
+        public CatController(ISerialCommunicationService serialService, ILogger<CatController> logger)
+        {
+            _serialService = serialService ?? throw new ArgumentNullException(nameof(serialService));
+            _logger = logger ?? throw new ArgumentNullException(nameof(logger));
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Gets all available serial ports on the system
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <returns>List of available serial ports</returns>
+        /// <response code="200">Returns the list of available serial ports</response>
+        [HttpGet("ports")]
+        [ProducesResponseType(typeof(PortListResponse), StatusCodes.Status200OK)]
+        public ActionResult<PortListResponse> GetPorts()
+        {
+            try
+            {
+                _logger.LogInformation("Getting available serial ports");
+                var ports = _serialService.GetAvailablePorts();
+                
+                var response = new PortListResponse
+                {
+                    Ports = ports
+                };
+
+                _logger.LogInformation("Found {PortCount} available ports", response.Count);
+                return Ok(response);
+            }
+            catch (Exception ex)
+            {
+                _logger.LogError(ex, "Error getting available ports");
+                return StatusCode(500, new ErrorResponse 
+                { 
+                    Error = "Internal server error while getting ports",
+                    Details = ex.Message
+                });
+            }
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Opens and configures a serial port for communication
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="request">Port configuration parameters</param>
+        /// <returns>Result of the port open operation</returns>
+        /// <response code="200">Port opened successfully</response>
+        /// <response code="400">Invalid request parameters</response>
+        /// <response code="500">Internal server error</response>
+        [HttpPost("open")]
+        [ProducesResponseType(typeof(PortOperationResponse), StatusCodes.Status200OK)]
+        [ProducesResponseType(typeof(ErrorResponse), StatusCodes.Status400BadRequest)]
+        [ProducesResponseType(typeof(ErrorResponse), StatusCodes.Status500InternalServerError)]
+        public async Task<ActionResult<PortOperationResponse>> OpenPort([FromBody] OpenPortRequest request)
+        {
+            try
+            {
+                if (!ModelState.IsValid)
+                {
+                    return BadRequest(new ErrorResponse 
+                    { 
+                        Error = "Invalid request parameters",
+                        Details = string.Join("; ", ModelState.Values.SelectMany(v => v.Errors).Select(e => e.ErrorMessage))
+                    });
+                }
+
+                _logger.LogInformation("Attempting to open port {PortName} with baud rate {BaudRate}", 
+                    request.PortName, request.BaudRate);
+
+                var success = await _serialService.OpenPortAsync(
+                    request.PortName, 
+                    request.BaudRate, 
+                    request.Parity, 
+                    request.StopBits, 
+                    request.Handshake);
+
+                var response = new PortOperationResponse
+                {
+                    Success = success,
+                    PortName = request.PortName,
+                    IsOpen = _serialService.IsPortOpen(),
+                    Message = success 
+                        ? $"Port {request.PortName} opened successfully" 
+                        : $"Failed to open port {request.PortName}"
+                };
+
+                if (success)
+                {
+                    _logger.LogInformation("Successfully opened port {PortName}", request.PortName);
+                    return Ok(response);
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    _logger.LogWarning("Failed to open port {PortName}", request.PortName);
+                    return StatusCode(500, new ErrorResponse 
+                    { 
+                        Error = response.Message 
+                    });
+                }
+            }
+            catch (ArgumentException ex)
+            {
+                _logger.LogWarning(ex, "Invalid argument for opening port: {PortName}", request.PortName);
+                return BadRequest(new ErrorResponse 
+                { 
+                    Error = "Invalid port parameters",
+                    Details = ex.Message
+                });
+            }
+            catch (Exception ex)
+            {
+                _logger.LogError(ex, "Error opening port: {PortName}", request.PortName);
+                return StatusCode(500, new ErrorResponse 
+                { 
+                    Error = "Internal server error while opening port",
+                    Details = ex.Message
+                });
+            }
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Closes the currently opened serial port
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <returns>Result of the port close operation</returns>
+        /// <response code="200">Port closed successfully</response>
+        /// <response code="500">Internal server error</response>
+        [HttpPost("close")]
+        [ProducesResponseType(typeof(PortOperationResponse), StatusCodes.Status200OK)]
+        [ProducesResponseType(typeof(ErrorResponse), StatusCodes.Status500InternalServerError)]
+        public async Task<ActionResult<PortOperationResponse>> ClosePort()
+        {
+            try
+            {
+                var currentPortName = _serialService.GetCurrentPortName();
+                _logger.LogInformation("Attempting to close port {PortName}", currentPortName ?? "unknown");
+
+                await _serialService.ClosePortAsync();
+
+                var response = new PortOperationResponse
+                {
+                    Success = true,
+                    PortName = currentPortName,
+                    IsOpen = _serialService.IsPortOpen(),
+                    Message = "Port closed successfully"
+                };
+
+                _logger.LogInformation("Successfully closed port");
+                return Ok(response);
+            }
+            catch (Exception ex)
+            {
+                _logger.LogError(ex, "Error closing port");
+                return StatusCode(500, new ErrorResponse 
+                { 
+                    Error = "Internal server error while closing port",
+                    Details = ex.Message
+                });
+            }
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Sends a CAT command to the connected radio
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="request">CAT command to send</param>
+        /// <returns>Result of the command operation including any response from the radio</returns>
+        /// <response code="200">Command sent successfully</response>
+        /// <response code="400">Invalid request parameters or no port open</response>
+        /// <response code="500">Internal server error</response>
+        [HttpPost("command")]
+        [ProducesResponseType(typeof(CommandResponse), StatusCodes.Status200OK)]
+        [ProducesResponseType(typeof(ErrorResponse), StatusCodes.Status400BadRequest)]
+        [ProducesResponseType(typeof(ErrorResponse), StatusCodes.Status500InternalServerError)]
+        public async Task<ActionResult<CommandResponse>> SendCommand([FromBody] SendCommandRequest request)
+        {
+            try
+            {
+                if (!ModelState.IsValid)
+                {
+                    return BadRequest(new ErrorResponse 
+                    { 
+                        Error = "Invalid request parameters",
+                        Details = string.Join("; ", ModelState.Values.SelectMany(v => v.Errors).Select(e => e.ErrorMessage))
+                    });
+                }
+
+                if (!_serialService.IsPortOpen())
+                {
+                    return BadRequest(new ErrorResponse 
+                    { 
+                        Error = "No serial port is currently open",
+                        Details = "You must open a serial port before sending commands"
+                    });
+                }
+
+                _logger.LogInformation("Sending CAT command: {Command}", request.Command);
+
+                var radioResponse = await _serialService.SendCommandAsync(request.Command);
+
+                var response = new CommandResponse
+                {
+                    Success = true,
+                    Command = request.Command,
+                    Response = radioResponse,
+                    Message = "Command sent successfully",
+                    Timestamp = DateTime.UtcNow
+                };
+
+                _logger.LogInformation("CAT command sent successfully. Response: {Response}", radioResponse);
+                return Ok(response);
+            }
+            catch (ArgumentException ex)
+            {
+                _logger.LogWarning(ex, "Invalid command: {Command}", request.Command);
+                return BadRequest(new ErrorResponse 
+                { 
+                    Error = "Invalid command",
+                    Details = ex.Message
+                });
+            }
+            catch (InvalidOperationException ex)
+            {
+                _logger.LogWarning(ex, "Cannot send command - port not open");
+                return BadRequest(new ErrorResponse 
+                { 
+                    Error = "Cannot send command",
+                    Details = ex.Message
+                });
+            }
+            catch (Exception ex)
+            {
+                _logger.LogError(ex, "Error sending CAT command: {Command}", request.Command);
+                return StatusCode(500, new ErrorResponse 
+                { 
+                    Error = "Internal server error while sending command",
+                    Details = ex.Message
+                });
+            }
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Gets the current status of the serial port connection
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <returns>Current port status</returns>
+        /// <response code="200">Returns current port status</response>
+        [HttpGet("status")]
+        [ProducesResponseType(typeof(PortOperationResponse), StatusCodes.Status200OK)]
+        public ActionResult<PortOperationResponse> GetStatus()
+        {
+            try
+            {
+                var isOpen = _serialService.IsPortOpen();
+                var currentPort = _serialService.GetCurrentPortName();
+
+                var response = new PortOperationResponse
+                {
+                    Success = true,
+                    PortName = currentPort,
+                    IsOpen = isOpen,
+                    Message = isOpen 
+                        ? $"Port {currentPort} is open" 
+                        : "No port is currently open"
+                };
+
+                return Ok(response);
+            }
+            catch (Exception ex)
+            {
+                _logger.LogError(ex, "Error getting port status");
+                return StatusCode(500, new ErrorResponse 
+                { 
+                    Error = "Internal server error while getting status",
+                    Details = ex.Message
+                });
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
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diff --git a/Server/SharpCAT.Server/Models/ApiModels.cs b/Server/SharpCAT.Server/Models/ApiModels.cs
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+using System.ComponentModel.DataAnnotations;
+using System.IO.Ports;
+
+namespace SharpCAT.Server.Models
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Response model for listing available serial ports
+    /// </summary>
+    public class PortListResponse
+    {
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Array of available serial port names
+        /// </summary>
+        public string[] Ports { get; set; } = Array.Empty<string>();
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Number of available ports
+        /// </summary>
+        public int Count => Ports.Length;
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Request model for opening a serial port
+    /// </summary>
+    public class OpenPortRequest
+    {
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Name of the serial port to open (e.g., "COM1", "/dev/ttyUSB0")
+        /// </summary>
+        [Required]
+        public string PortName { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Baud rate for communication (default: 9600)
+        /// </summary>
+        public int BaudRate { get; set; } = 9600;
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Parity setting (default: None)
+        /// </summary>
+        public Parity Parity { get; set; } = Parity.None;
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Stop bits setting (default: One)
+        /// </summary>
+        public StopBits StopBits { get; set; } = StopBits.One;
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Handshake setting (default: None)
+        /// </summary>
+        public Handshake Handshake { get; set; } = Handshake.None;
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Response model for port operations
+    /// </summary>
+    public class PortOperationResponse
+    {
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Indicates if the operation was successful
+        /// </summary>
+        public bool Success { get; set; }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Human-readable message about the operation
+        /// </summary>
+        public string Message { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Name of the port that was operated on
+        /// </summary>
+        public string? PortName { get; set; }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Current status of the port (open/closed)
+        /// </summary>
+        public bool IsOpen { get; set; }
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Request model for sending CAT commands
+    /// </summary>
+    public class SendCommandRequest
+    {
+        /// <summary>
+        /// CAT command string to send to the radio
+        /// </summary>
+        [Required]
+        public string Command { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Response model for CAT command operations
+    /// </summary>
+    public class CommandResponse
+    {
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Indicates if the command was sent successfully
+        /// </summary>
+        public bool Success { get; set; }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// The command that was sent
+        /// </summary>
+        public string Command { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Response received from the radio (if any)
+        /// </summary>
+        public string? Response { get; set; }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Human-readable message about the operation
+        /// </summary>
+        public string Message { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Timestamp when the command was executed
+        /// </summary>
+        public DateTime Timestamp { get; set; } = DateTime.UtcNow;
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Response model for errors
+    /// </summary>
+    public class ErrorResponse
+    {
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Error message
+        /// </summary>
+        public string Error { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Additional details about the error
+        /// </summary>
+        public string? Details { get; set; }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Timestamp when the error occurred
+        /// </summary>
+        public DateTime Timestamp { get; set; } = DateTime.UtcNow;
+    }
+}
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diff --git a/Server/SharpCAT.Server/Program.cs b/Server/SharpCAT.Server/Program.cs
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+using SharpCAT.Server.Services;
+
+var builder = WebApplication.CreateBuilder(args);
+
+// Add services to the container
+builder.Services.AddControllers();
+builder.Services.AddEndpointsApiExplorer();
+builder.Services.AddSwaggerGen(c =>
+{
+    c.SwaggerDoc("v1", new Microsoft.OpenApi.Models.OpenApiInfo
+    {
+        Title = "SharpCAT Server API",
+        Version = "v1",
+        Description = "ASP.NET Core Web API for CAT (Computer Aided Transceiver) control using SharpCAT library",
+        Contact = new Microsoft.OpenApi.Models.OpenApiContact
+        {
+            Name = "SharpCAT Project"
+        }
+    });
+    
+    // Include XML comments if available
+    var xmlFilename = $"{System.Reflection.Assembly.GetExecutingAssembly().GetName().Name}.xml";
+    var xmlPath = Path.Combine(AppContext.BaseDirectory, xmlFilename);
+    if (File.Exists(xmlPath))
+    {
+        c.IncludeXmlComments(xmlPath);
+    }
+});
+
+// Register the serial communication service as a singleton
+// to maintain connection state across requests
+builder.Services.AddSingleton<ISerialCommunicationService, SerialCommunicationService>();
+
+// Add CORS policy for cross-origin requests
+builder.Services.AddCors(options =>
+{
+    options.AddPolicy("AllowAll", policy =>
+    {
+        policy.AllowAnyOrigin()
+              .AllowAnyMethod()
+              .AllowAnyHeader();
+    });
+});
+
+var app = builder.Build();
+
+// Configure the HTTP request pipeline
+if (app.Environment.IsDevelopment())
+{
+    app.UseSwagger();
+    app.UseSwaggerUI(c =>
+    {
+        c.SwaggerEndpoint("/swagger/v1/swagger.json", "SharpCAT Server API v1");
+        c.RoutePrefix = string.Empty; // Set Swagger UI at app's root
+    });
+}
+
+app.UseCors("AllowAll");
+app.UseRouting();
+app.MapControllers();
+
+// Add a simple health check endpoint
+app.MapGet("/health", () => new { status = "healthy", timestamp = DateTime.UtcNow })
+   .WithName("HealthCheck")
+   .WithOpenApi();
+
+app.Run();
diff --git a/Server/SharpCAT.Server/Properties/launchSettings.json b/Server/SharpCAT.Server/Properties/launchSettings.json
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+++ b/Server/SharpCAT.Server/Properties/launchSettings.json
@@ -0,0 +1,31 @@
+{
+  "$schema": "http://json.schemastore.org/launchsettings.json",
+  "iisSettings": {
+    "windowsAuthentication": false,
+    "anonymousAuthentication": true,
+    "iisExpress": {
+      "applicationUrl": "http://localhost:14425",
+      "sslPort": 0
+    }
+  },
+  "profiles": {
+    "http": {
+      "commandName": "Project",
+      "dotnetRunMessages": true,
+      "launchBrowser": true,
+      "launchUrl": "swagger",
+      "applicationUrl": "http://localhost:5188",
+      "environmentVariables": {
+        "ASPNETCORE_ENVIRONMENT": "Development"
+      }
+    },
+    "IIS Express": {
+      "commandName": "IISExpress",
+      "launchBrowser": true,
+      "launchUrl": "swagger",
+      "environmentVariables": {
+        "ASPNETCORE_ENVIRONMENT": "Development"
+      }
+    }
+  }
+}
diff --git a/Server/SharpCAT.Server/README.md b/Server/SharpCAT.Server/README.md
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+# SharpCAT Server
+
+A cross-platform ASP.NET Core Web API server that provides REST endpoints for CAT (Computer Aided Transceiver) control using the SharpCAT library.
+
+## Features
+
+- **Cross-platform**: Works on Windows, Linux, and macOS
+- **REST API**: Clean, documented REST endpoints for radio control
+- **Serial Communication**: Leverages the SharpCAT core library for serial port operations
+- **Swagger Documentation**: Built-in API documentation and testing interface
+- **Error Handling**: Comprehensive error handling and logging
+
+## API Endpoints
+
+### Serial Port Management
+
+- `GET /api/cat/ports` - List all available serial ports
+- `POST /api/cat/open` - Open and configure a serial port
+- `POST /api/cat/close` - Close the currently opened port
+- `GET /api/cat/status` - Get current port connection status
+
+### CAT Commands
+
+- `POST /api/cat/command` - Send arbitrary CAT commands to the radio
+
+### Health Check
+
+- `GET /health` - Simple health check endpoint
+
+## Quick Start
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+- [.NET 8.0 SDK](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download) or later
+
+### Running the Server
+
+1. Navigate to the server directory:
+   ```bash
+   cd Server/SharpCAT.Server
+   ```
+
+2. Build and run the server:
+   ```bash
+   dotnet run
+   ```
+
+3. The server will start and listen on `http://localhost:5188` by default
+
+4. Open your browser to `http://localhost:5188` to access the Swagger UI for interactive API documentation
+
+### Example Usage
+
+#### List Available Ports
+```bash
+curl http://localhost:5188/api/cat/ports
+```
+
+#### Open a Serial Port
+```bash
+curl -X POST http://localhost:5188/api/cat/open \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  -d '{
+    "portName": "COM3",
+    "baudRate": 9600,
+    "parity": "None",
+    "stopBits": "One",
+    "handshake": "None"
+  }'
+```
+
+#### Send a CAT Command
+```bash
+curl -X POST http://localhost:5188/api/cat/command \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  -d '{"command": "FA;"}'
+```
+
+#### Check Status
+```bash
+curl http://localhost:5188/api/cat/status
+```
+
+## Configuration
+
+### Port Configuration Options
+
+When opening a port, you can configure:
+
+- **Port Name**: Serial port name (e.g., "COM1" on Windows, "/dev/ttyUSB0" on Linux)
+- **Baud Rate**: Communication speed (default: 9600)
+- **Parity**: Error checking method (None, Odd, Even, Mark, Space)
+- **Stop Bits**: Number of stop bits (None, One, Two, OnePointFive)
+- **Handshake**: Flow control method (None, XOnXOff, RequestToSend, RequestToSendXOnXOff)
+
+### Logging
+
+The server uses ASP.NET Core's built-in logging. Log levels can be configured in `appsettings.json`:
+
+```json
+{
+  "Logging": {
+    "LogLevel": {
+      "Default": "Information",
+      "SharpCAT.Server": "Debug"
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## Development
+
+### Building from Source
+
+1. Ensure you have the .NET 8.0 SDK installed
+2. Clone the repository
+3. Navigate to the project root
+4. Build the solution:
+   ```bash
+   dotnet build
+   ```
+
+### Project Structure
+
+```
+Server/SharpCAT.Server/
+├── Controllers/
+│   └── CatController.cs          # Main API controller
+├── Models/
+│   └── ApiModels.cs             # Request/response models
+├── Services/
+│   ├── ISerialCommunicationService.cs    # Service interface
+│   └── SerialCommunicationService.cs     # Service implementation
+├── Program.cs                   # Application entry point
+└── SharpCAT.Server.csproj      # Project file
+```
+
+### Dependencies
+
+- **Microsoft.AspNetCore.OpenApi** - OpenAPI support
+- **Swashbuckle.AspNetCore** - Swagger documentation
+- **SharpCAT** - Core CAT control library
+
+## License
+
+This project follows the same license as the parent SharpCAT project.
+
+## Contributing
+
+Contributions are welcome! Please follow the existing code style and add appropriate tests for new features.
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diff --git a/Server/SharpCAT.Server/Services/ISerialCommunicationService.cs b/Server/SharpCAT.Server/Services/ISerialCommunicationService.cs
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index 0000000..e8b4c17
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+using System.IO.Ports;
+
+namespace SharpCAT.Server.Services
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Interface for serial communication services
+    /// </summary>
+    public interface ISerialCommunicationService
+    {
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Gets all available serial ports on the system
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <returns>Array of port names</returns>
+        string[] GetAvailablePorts();
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Opens and configures a serial port
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="portName">Name of the port to open</param>
+        /// <param name="baudRate">Baud rate for communication</param>
+        /// <param name="parity">Parity setting</param>
+        /// <param name="stopBits">Stop bits setting</param>
+        /// <param name="handshake">Handshake setting</param>
+        /// <returns>True if port opened successfully</returns>
+        Task<bool> OpenPortAsync(string portName, int baudRate, Parity parity, StopBits stopBits, Handshake handshake);
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Closes the currently opened port
+        /// </summary>
+        Task ClosePortAsync();
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Sends a CAT command to the radio
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="command">CAT command string to send</param>
+        /// <returns>Response from the radio, if any</returns>
+        Task<string> SendCommandAsync(string command);
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Gets the status of the current port connection
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <returns>True if port is open and connected</returns>
+        bool IsPortOpen();
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Gets the name of the currently opened port
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <returns>Port name or null if no port is open</returns>
+        string? GetCurrentPortName();
+    }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/Server/SharpCAT.Server/Services/SerialCommunicationService.cs b/Server/SharpCAT.Server/Services/SerialCommunicationService.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..96193fb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Server/SharpCAT.Server/Services/SerialCommunicationService.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,208 @@
+using System.IO.Ports;
+using System.Text;
+
+namespace SharpCAT.Server.Services
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Service for managing serial communication with radios using SharpCAT library
+    /// </summary>
+    public class SerialCommunicationService : ISerialCommunicationService, IDisposable
+    {
+        private readonly ILogger<SerialCommunicationService> _logger;
+        private Serial? _serialConnection;
+        private SerialPort? _directSerialPort;
+        private string? _currentPortName;
+        private readonly SemaphoreSlim _semaphore = new(1, 1);
+        private bool _disposed = false;
+
+        public SerialCommunicationService(ILogger<SerialCommunicationService> logger)
+        {
+            _logger = logger ?? throw new ArgumentNullException(nameof(logger));
+        }
+
+        /// <inheritdoc />
+        public string[] GetAvailablePorts()
+        {
+            try
+            {
+                var sharpCat = new SharpCAT();
+                var ports = sharpCat.PortNames;
+                _logger.LogInformation("Found {PortCount} available serial ports", ports?.Length ?? 0);
+                return ports ?? Array.Empty<string>();
+            }
+            catch (Exception ex)
+            {
+                _logger.LogError(ex, "Error getting available serial ports");
+                return Array.Empty<string>();
+            }
+        }
+
+        /// <inheritdoc />
+        public async Task<bool> OpenPortAsync(string portName, int baudRate, Parity parity, StopBits stopBits, Handshake handshake)
+        {
+            if (string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(portName))
+                throw new ArgumentException("Port name cannot be null or empty", nameof(portName));
+
+            await _semaphore.WaitAsync();
+            try
+            {
+                // Close existing connection if any
+                await ClosePortInternalAsync();
+
+                _logger.LogInformation("Attempting to open port {PortName} with baud rate {BaudRate}", portName, baudRate);
+
+                // Create direct SerialPort for more control over communication
+                _directSerialPort = new SerialPort
+                {
+                    PortName = portName,
+                    BaudRate = baudRate,
+                    Parity = parity,
+                    StopBits = stopBits,
+                    Handshake = handshake,
+                    DataBits = 8,
+                    ReadTimeout = 5000,
+                    WriteTimeout = 5000,
+                    Encoding = Encoding.ASCII
+                };
+
+                _directSerialPort.Open();
+                _currentPortName = portName;
+
+                _logger.LogInformation("Successfully opened port {PortName}", portName);
+                return true;
+            }
+            catch (Exception ex)
+            {
+                _logger.LogError(ex, "Failed to open port {PortName}", portName);
+                _directSerialPort?.Dispose();
+                _directSerialPort = null;
+                _currentPortName = null;
+                return false;
+            }
+            finally
+            {
+                _semaphore.Release();
+            }
+        }
+
+        /// <inheritdoc />
+        public async Task ClosePortAsync()
+        {
+            await _semaphore.WaitAsync();
+            try
+            {
+                await ClosePortInternalAsync();
+            }
+            finally
+            {
+                _semaphore.Release();
+            }
+        }
+
+        /// <inheritdoc />
+        public async Task<string> SendCommandAsync(string command)
+        {
+            if (string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(command))
+                throw new ArgumentException("Command cannot be null or empty", nameof(command));
+
+            await _semaphore.WaitAsync();
+            try
+            {
+                if (_directSerialPort == null || !_directSerialPort.IsOpen)
+                {
+                    throw new InvalidOperationException("No serial port is currently open");
+                }
+
+                _logger.LogDebug("Sending command: {Command}", command);
+
+                // Send the command
+                await Task.Run(() => _directSerialPort.WriteLine(command));
+
+                // Wait a bit for response
+                await Task.Delay(100);
+
+                // Try to read response
+                string response = "";
+                if (_directSerialPort.BytesToRead > 0)
+                {
+                    response = await Task.Run(() => 
+                    {
+                        try
+                        {
+                            return _directSerialPort.ReadExisting();
+                        }
+                        catch (TimeoutException)
+                        {
+                            return "";
+                        }
+                    });
+                }
+
+                _logger.LogDebug("Command response: {Response}", response);
+                return response.Trim();
+            }
+            catch (Exception ex)
+            {
+                _logger.LogError(ex, "Error sending command: {Command}", command);
+                throw;
+            }
+            finally
+            {
+                _semaphore.Release();
+            }
+        }
+
+        /// <inheritdoc />
+        public bool IsPortOpen()
+        {
+            return _directSerialPort?.IsOpen == true;
+        }
+
+        /// <inheritdoc />
+        public string? GetCurrentPortName()
+        {
+            return _currentPortName;
+        }
+
+        private async Task ClosePortInternalAsync()
+        {
+            if (_directSerialPort != null)
+            {
+                try
+                {
+                    if (_directSerialPort.IsOpen)
+                    {
+                        await Task.Run(() => _directSerialPort.Close());
+                    }
+                    _directSerialPort.Dispose();
+                }
+                catch (Exception ex)
+                {
+                    _logger.LogWarning(ex, "Error closing serial port");
+                }
+                finally
+                {
+                    _directSerialPort = null;
+                    _currentPortName = null;
+                }
+            }
+
+            if (_serialConnection != null)
+            {
+                _serialConnection = null;
+            }
+
+            _logger.LogInformation("Serial port closed");
+        }
+
+        public void Dispose()
+        {
+            if (!_disposed)
+            {
+                ClosePortInternalAsync().Wait();
+                _semaphore?.Dispose();
+                _disposed = true;
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/Server/SharpCAT.Server/SharpCAT.Server.csproj b/Server/SharpCAT.Server/SharpCAT.Server.csproj
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a865745
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Server/SharpCAT.Server/SharpCAT.Server.csproj
@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk.Web">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <TargetFramework>net8.0</TargetFramework>
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+    <GenerateDocumentationFile>true</GenerateDocumentationFile>
+    <NoWarn>$(NoWarn);1591</NoWarn>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.AspNetCore.OpenApi" Version="8.0.18" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Swashbuckle.AspNetCore" Version="6.6.2" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\SharpCAT\SharpCAT.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>
diff --git a/Server/SharpCAT.Server/SharpCAT.Server.http b/Server/SharpCAT.Server/SharpCAT.Server.http
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0f8cad5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Server/SharpCAT.Server/SharpCAT.Server.http
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+@SharpCAT.Server_HostAddress = http://localhost:5188
+
+GET {{SharpCAT.Server_HostAddress}}/weatherforecast/
+Accept: application/json
+
+###
diff --git a/Server/SharpCAT.Server/appsettings.Development.json b/Server/SharpCAT.Server/appsettings.Development.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0c208ae
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Server/SharpCAT.Server/appsettings.Development.json
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+{
+  "Logging": {
+    "LogLevel": {
+      "Default": "Information",
+      "Microsoft.AspNetCore": "Warning"
+    }
+  }
+}
diff --git a/Server/SharpCAT.Server/appsettings.json b/Server/SharpCAT.Server/appsettings.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..10f68b8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Server/SharpCAT.Server/appsettings.json
@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+{
+  "Logging": {
+    "LogLevel": {
+      "Default": "Information",
+      "Microsoft.AspNetCore": "Warning"
+    }
+  },
+  "AllowedHosts": "*"
+}
diff --git a/SharpCAT.sln b/SharpCAT.sln
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a8a1593
--- /dev/null
+++ b/SharpCAT.sln
@@ -0,0 +1,33 @@
+
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