Category: Software
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The Fldigi Family: Fldigi, Flrig, Flmsg, and the Other FL Apps
The FL suite is a collection of free, connected ham radio programs for digital modes, rig control, and message handling. Here is what each one does.
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Meshtastic Channel Configuration: Encryption, Modem Presets, and Range Tradeoffs
The default Meshtastic channel gets you talking, but the real configuration decisions, encryption, modem presets, and hop limits, are where you actually control range, privacy, and reliability.
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Securing Your IC-7300 Mark II on the Network: Firewall and Port Forwarding Basics
What I actually did to secure remote access to my IC-7300 Mark II before opening anything up beyond my home network.
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IC-7300 Mark II CAT Control Setup with Ham Radio Deluxe
Getting the IC-7300 Mark II talking to Ham Radio Deluxe over CAT control through its dual USB-C virtual COM ports.
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Log4OM and DXKeeper: Logging Alternatives to Ham Radio Deluxe
Ham Radio Deluxe is my logging software of choice, but it’s not the only serious option out there, and it’s not free. Log4OM and DXKeeper both cover a lot of the same ground with different philosophies, and either is worth considering depending on what you actually need from a logbook. Log4OM: free and genuinely full-featured…
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What Is JTAlert?
JTAlert is a popular companion for WSJT-X that adds alerts, award tracking, and automatic logging to your FT8 operating. Here is what it does.
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GridTracker and the IC-7300 Mark II: Logging FT8 Automatically
How to connect GridTracker to the IC-7300 Mark II through WSJT-X so FT8 contacts get logged, mapped, and routed to QSL services without manual entry.
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Cloud Logging Compared: QRZ Logbook, Club Log, and HAMRS
Cloud-based logging keeps your contacts accessible from any device and syncs confirmations automatically. Here’s how QRZ Logbook, Club Log, and HAMRS actually compare.
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G90 CAT Control Setup with Ham Radio Deluxe
Part of our Xiegu G90: The Complete Guide. I run Ham Radio Deluxe on all my HF radios for logging and CAT control, and the G90 is no exception. It’s not quite as plug-and-play as my Icom or Yaesu radios, but it’s a solid connection once it’s set up correctly. What You Need A USB…
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DRAWS and Other Digital Interface Boards: Alternatives to the Digirig
I’ve written before about the Digirig as the interface I reach for on the FT-891 and G90 for digital modes, but it’s not the only option on the market. The DRAWS board and a handful of other interfaces take a different approach worth knowing about, especially if your setup goals go beyond a simple laptop-and-radio…