Category: Software
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FT-891 CAT Control Setup with Ham Radio Deluxe
Getting the FT-891 talking to Ham Radio Deluxe over CAT control through the Digirig DR-891, including driver and port settings that actually work.
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What Is GridTracker?
GridTracker is a free companion app for WSJT-X that puts your FT8 activity on a beautiful live map and helps you chase grids, states, and countries.
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Setting Up RS-BA1 for Remote Operation over the Built-In LAN Port
How the Mark II’s built-in Ethernet port simplifies RS-BA1 remote setup, skipping the separate server PC the original IC-7300 needed.
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Building Your First DMR Codeplug
A codeplug is the configuration file that tells your DMR radio which talkgroups, zones, and contacts exist. Building your first one from scratch looks intimidating and is actually a very learnable process.
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Understanding the Mark II’s Dual USB-C Virtual COM Ports
What the IC-7300 Mark II’s dual USB-C virtual COM ports actually do, and why running digital modes and logging software together finally just works.
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Updating IC-7300 Mark II Firmware: Why and How
How I approach IC-7300 Mark II firmware updates, from checking release notes to the backup step I never skip.
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Setting Up HDMI Output: Running the Spectrum Scope on an External Monitor
How to get the IC-7300 Mark II’s HDMI output running on an external monitor, and why a bigger scope actually changes how you operate.
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What Is PSK Reporter?
PSK Reporter is a free website that shows you, on a live map, exactly where your signal is being heard around the world. Here is how it works.