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HamScope v1.56, released on 2007-03-20, functions as a multi-mode communications interface for amateur radio, supporting digital modes such as PSK31 (BPSK and QPSK), RTTY, ASCII, MFSK16, PACKET, and CW. The software integrates with external engines like _MMTTY_ for RTTY/ASCII and AGWPE for PACKET operation. It features a panoramic waterfall display, 42 user-programmable macro buttons, and user-definable function key mappings, providing operators with enhanced control during digital mode operations. The program includes a radio control interface compatible with several ICOM, TenTec, Kenwood, and Yaesu transceivers, enabling direct rig control. HamScope also establishes data links with various logging and radio control applications, including LOGic 7/8, DXbase 2004, RYLogit, and TRX-Manager, facilitating seamless data exchange and logging. A DDE server is available for custom connections. Designed for Windows 98 and NT, HamScope requires a 133 MHz Pentium-class machine and 16-bit SVGA color. While not officially supported, users have reported functionality on Windows 95, ME, XP, and 2000, though some issues with window settings or the MMTTY engine may occur. The software is distributed as a single executable file, with separate downloads required for MMTTY and AGWPE engines.

Official MixW website where you can download latest version and options for MixW, a widely used multimode software suite for amateur radio operators. The website provides access to various versions of the core MixW application, including legacy releases like Mix 2.21 for MS DOS and more recent iterations up to MixW version 3.2.105. Users can also obtain essential add-ons such as the **Olivia** support DLL, **Q15X25** support DLL, contest DLLs, and serial port emulation drivers. Detailed instructions are provided for Olivia mode operation, emphasizing the critical need for sound card sample rate calibration to ensure proper decoding and signal placement within specific frequency grids to minimize QRM. The page also links to external resources for localized help files in Spanish, Italian, French, German, and Polish, catering to a global user base. An alternative download page by G3VFP is also listed. MixW supports new transceivers for CAT control, including Yaesu FT-991, FT-1200, FT-3000, and Icom IC-7100, IC-7300, IC-7410, IC-7851. It also features an online callbook via QRZ.com.

A free application that controls up to 4 Alinco, Elecraft, FlexRadio, Icom, JST, Kachina, Kenwood, TenTec, or Yaesu transceivers, switching between them manually or automatically based on frequency, and displaying frequency-dependent settings for devices like tuners and amplifiers; includes a bandspread, and supports transverters, frequency and mode tracking by an independent transceiver or receiver, SDR-based panadaptors, and SO2R switching with microHam or OTRSP-compliant devices.

SysLabs RadioControl is a software platform for radio device control and application development. It operates on _Windows_ versions from Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 through _Windows 11_. The software is available in Lite, Standard, and Professional editions, each including Frontpanel for direct radio control, a Frequency Database for management, and a Memory File for channel operations. Features include frequency identification, memory scanning, and graphical spectrum views with bitmap export capability. The Professional Edition supports multi-device control and utilizes radio device-internal scanners, achieving scan rates of **40-60 steps per second** compared to the RadioControl-internal scanner's **10-20 steps per second**. Supported devices for internal scanning include AOR AR-5000, AR-8200, AR-8600, AR-ONE, R&S EB200, and various Icom receivers and transceivers. RadioControl supports older devices such as ICOM IC-R71, IC-R7000, IC-706, IC-735, YAESU FRG-8800, and FRG-9600, extending their control capabilities. The platform offers APIs for integration and supports import/export with formats from VisualRadio, SCANcontrol, shoc Radio Manager, WiNRADiO, AOR ACEPAC-3A, as well as generic Text, CSV, and HTML. DXZone Focus: Radio Control | Windows | Frequency Management | API

Demonstrates RadioComm, a freeware Icom transceiver/receiver controller program for Windows, which facilitates memory programming, spectrum analysis, and interfacing with extensive frequency databases. The software allows users to program their Icom radio's memory, generate radio-frequency spectra, and connect the radio to a computer-based frequency database. It supports various Icom models, offering bidirectional control where virtual controls mirror the transceiver's physical controls and vice versa. The program's spectrum analysis feature, exemplified by tuning the WWV time standard at 15 MHz, provides insights into the AM passband, a capability often found in high-end Icom transceivers. While RadioComm offers these functionalities, the author, Paul Lutus, notes that it has been superseded by JRX (a virtual radio) and IcomProgrammer II (a memory programming utility), which are described as superior and compatible with more platforms. RadioComm is available as a 516 KB self-extracting executable, requiring an Icom CT-17 RS-232 interface box for radios that need it. Users can also customize the plain-text database to include unsupported Icom models. However, the author explicitly states that no user support is provided for this free program.

Swisslog, a robust freeware logging program, integrates seamlessly with various external devices and online services, making it a central hub for station operations. My field experience with similar logging software confirms the critical importance of features like real-time logging to services such as eQSL, QRZ, and Club Log, which Swisslog supports with both upload and download synchronization. The program also offers comprehensive award tracking for approximately 150 built-in awards, with the flexibility to add more, alongside detailed statistical reports. Beyond basic logging, Swisslog provides advanced functionalities like direct interfacing with popular digital mode software including WSJT-X, JTDX, and FLDIGI, ensuring accurate and rapid QSO entry for FT8 and other modes. It also supports multiple transceiver control (up to 8) from major manufacturers like Yaesu, Kenwood, and ICOM, and integrates with rotor control systems such as ARS-USB and Hy-Gain DCU. The _DX-Cluster_ integration is particularly useful, displaying spots with real-time award status and automatic detection for SOTA, POTA, and WFF from spot comments, which can significantly improve DXing efficiency. The software's world map feature includes various projections and layers for DXCC, IOTA, and WAZ, with a **double-clicking** function to turn the rotor, and provides accurate propagation predictions. It also supports multiple callbook and QSL manager databases, including QRZ and HamCall, and offers _multilanguage_ support in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Amateur Contact Log (AC Log) by N3FJP is a commercial Windows-based general logging program designed for amateur radio operators, supporting Windows 7 through 11. It provides comprehensive tracking for various operating awards, including Worked All States (WAS), Worked All Counties, Worked All Countries (WAC), DXCC, VUCC, Grids, Zones, IOTAs, and Lighthouses. The software features a customizable user interface, allowing operators to display specific data fields and adjust font sizes. It includes built-in databases for counties and countries, facilitates queries by band, mode, or power level, and offers a bearing and distance calculator for DX contacts. AC Log also provides DX spotting via Telnet or packet TNC, supports keyboard CW, and can play wave files. The program offers full support for ADIF import and export, enabling seamless integration with external services like eQSL, QRZ, Club Log, and the ARRL's Logbook of the World (LoTW) for QSO uploads and confirmation downloads. It interfaces with popular transceivers from Elecraft, Icom, Kenwood, Ten Tec, and Yaesu, and connects with digital mode software such as WSJT-X, Fldigi, and JTAlert via API. AC Log includes a Net Manager form for group logging, prints basic QSL label strips, and integrates with QRZ and Ham Call lookup services. The software is fully networkable for multi-PC operation, supports Parks on the Air (POTA) logging, and displays worked entities and DX spots on a real-time world map. Full featured Trial version available for 45 days

CQLog, a Windows-based logging program, provides a comprehensive control center for everyday on-the-air activities, including full-featured QSO logging and statistics for numerous awards, with support for _LoTW_ and _eQSL_ capabilities. It integrates with callsign databases like QRZ, RAC, and GOLIST, and facilitates two-way data exchange with digital mode software such as MixW2 and DigiPan. The software also supports saving up to three pictures per SSTV-QSO and integrates with DX Atlas. This logging utility offers a dedicated "contest-mode" and supports CAT systems for popular transceivers from YAESU, ICOM, KENWOOD, and Ten-Tec. Users can print QSL cards, QSL labels, and address envelopes directly from the program. Its features streamline the logging process and provide tools for award tracking, making it a practical solution for hams managing their station activities and DXing pursuits.

Version 7.22 of XMLog provides a fix for an issue where the ARRL LoTW application TQSL produced error messages concerning invalid "MY-COUNTRY" values, ensuring smoother integration for award submissions. The software supports flexible log searching, allowing users to select log subsets based on any field, such as RTTY QSOs on 40 meters during a specific month, or entries for a single country with sent but unreceived QSLs. XMLog tracks DXCC, WAZ, WAS, county hunting, IOTA, and grid square awards, managing QSL sent/received status and submission status to award sponsors, with LoTW crediting for DXCC and WAS. It generates detailed reports summarizing QSL status by band and mode, identifying needed countries/states/zones, and listing critical QSOs that could boost award totals. The system also integrates with callbook services like QRZ.com (subscription required) and WM7D.net for lookups, and facilitates QSL and mailing label printing using standard or custom layouts. Further capabilities include ADIF, Excel, and CSV log import/export, a Packet Window for Internet PacketCluster nodes or TNCs with history and scripting, and vocal/CW alerts for needed QSOs based on PacketCluster spots. Rig control is supported for a wide array of Alinco, Elecraft, Flex, Heath, Icom, JRC, Kenwood, TenTec, and Yaesu transceivers, enabling frequency/mode synchronization and control. CW support is provided via a serial port interface compatible with N1MM or K1EL WinKeyer, allowing CW sending from a keyboard or pre-programmed messages.

The NCDXF/IARU International Beacon Project schedule provides precise transmission start times for 18 beacons operating on 14.100 MHz, 18.110 MHz, 21.150 MHz, 24.930 MHz, and 28.200 MHz. Each beacon transmits every three minutes, cycling through its callsign at 22 WPM followed by four one-second dashes. The initial callsign and first dash are sent at 100 watts, with subsequent dashes at 10 watts, 1 watt, and 100 milliwatts, enabling **propagation analysis** across varying signal strengths. The schedule lists the minute and second within each hour for the first transmission of each beacon on its respective frequencies. This resource allows **DXers** and **contesters** to accurately predict beacon transmissions for real-time propagation assessment. For example, 4U1UN transmits first at 00:00 on 14.100 MHz, followed by VE8AT at 00:10, and W6WX at 00:20, continuing the sequence. The page also notes recent hardware upgrades, such as the installation of IBP 2.0 controllers with Icom 7200 radios at some sites, and provides status updates for beacons experiencing hardware failures or those not recently heard, aiding in troubleshooting and managing expectations for monitoring.

CW Skimmer 2.1 employs a high-sensitivity CW decoding algorithm based on Bayesian statistics, enabling simultaneous decoding of up to 700 CW signals within a receiver's passband on a 3-GHz P4 system when paired with a wideband receiver. The software features a fast waterfall display with sufficient resolution for visual Morse Code interpretation, automatically extracting and labeling callsigns on the waterfall traces. Extracted callsigns are exported as DX cluster spots via an integrated Telnet cluster server. The application includes a DSP processor with a noise blanker, AGC, and a variable-bandwidth CW filter, alongside an I/Q Recorder and player. It supports both 3 kHz radio passbands and wideband SDR receivers like SoftRock, RF Space SDR-IQ/SDR-14, SRL QuickSilver (QS1R), HPSDR Mercury, and Microtelecom Perseus. System requirements specify Windows XP/7/8/10 (32-bit or 64-bit), a Pentium-4 2.5 GHz for wideband operation or 1 GHz for 3-kHz radios, a COM port for CAT control, and a stereo sound card supporting 48 kHz sampling. It integrates with Elecraft KX3, Icom IC-7300/IC-7610, and Flex 6000 series radios, with documentation available for various setup configurations.

Radio control software for the Macintosh

Icom IC-706 Cat control program, tested with Icom models 706, 706MKII, 706MKII/G and IC718 transceivers by IZ2BKT, Mauro.

Freeware amateur radio transceiver control program tested with IC-756 Pro.

Facilitates efficient logging of amateur radio contacts, offering a robust solution for hams managing their station activities. The software integrates _CAT control_ capabilities, allowing direct interfacing with popular transceivers from manufacturers like Yaesu, Icom, and Kenwood. This feature streamlines the logging process by automatically capturing frequency, mode, and other QSO details directly from the radio, reducing manual entry errors and improving operational efficiency during contests or DXing. _HAM-LCT_ includes a comprehensive database, enabling users to store and retrieve contact information, QSL data, and other relevant details for each QSO. The program supports various operating modes and provides tools for searching and filtering log entries, which is beneficial for award tracking and station analysis. Its design focuses on providing a user-friendly interface for everyday logging tasks. While the original author, _HB9CQV_, has discontinued development of HAM-LCT in favor of a newer logging application, this version remains available as a functional freeware option for Windows users seeking a dedicated logbook with integrated rig control.

IRC is a Free Radio control program for Icom radios using the CIV CT-17 or compatible interface. This program allows the use of different skins to display just about any radio from the IC746 to a secret agent watch. The program uses the new features available with the 746 and 756 to upload or save memories from your rig

A full featured Receiver Controller for TenTec Rx320 with Audio Processor, digital modes decoder, ILG DataBase Manager and much more. Support for Drake R8A/B,ICOM PCR-1000, ICOM R756Pro and ICOM R756 Pro I ICOM IC-R75, JRC NRD-535, Kenwood R5000, TenTec RX320(D) and TenTec RX350D receivers

Control an ICOM PCR-100 and listen to the audio stream. This web controlled receiver si based in the Netherlands by PA3ANG and offer 10kHz - 1300MHz in AM, FM, FMW

Download ex1726 a 32-bit DOS radio control program for the ICOM M700PRO, M710 and M710-R NMEA computer interface.

WLOG2000 demonstrates a comprehensive logging software solution tailored for amateur radio operators, shortwave listeners (SWLs), broadcast listeners (BCLs), and CB enthusiasts. It integrates essential utilities such as DX Cluster and DXtelnet for real-time DX spotting, along with PSK and PSK-Pbbs capabilities supporting both TNC and PC sound card interfaces. The software also features radio and rotor control, CDbook interface functionality, and a wide array of other logging and operational tools, making it a versatile station management platform for various radio activities. Franco, HB9OAB, developed WLOG2000 to provide a robust, free logging solution, with continuous updates available from the homepage. The software supports popular digital modes like RTTY, SSTV, KGSTV, EASYPAL, FT8, and FT4, alongside traditional CW operation. It offers rig control for major manufacturers including Kenwood, Yaesu, and Icom, facilitating seamless integration with existing shack setups. Users can track awards like DXCC, WAS, WAZ, and WAC, and manage QSLs, enhancing the practical application for contesters and DXers.

HotPaw MorseDecoder, an iOS application, provides real-time translation of Morse Code audio signals into plain text, leveraging the device's microphone or headset input. It incorporates a DSP narrow-band audio filter, adjustable from 300 to 2400 Hz, to mitigate background noise and QRM, enhancing signal clarity for decoding. The application offers both an automatic decoding mode and manual controls for fine-tuning parameters such as audio filter frequency, WPM dot/dash speed, noise threshold, and Farnsworth timing. The WPM detection automatically adapts from 8 to 40 WPM, with a QRQ High Speed mode extending this range to 30-80 WPM for faster code. A built-in spectrogram aids in identifying the precise audio frequency of the CW tones. User feedback indicates effective performance with various transceivers like the Yaesu FT-857 and Icom IC-R8600, particularly when manual settings are optimized. The app's ability to visually tune stations within the passband and decode speeds beyond an operator's manual capability has proven beneficial during contests and general QRP operation.

RigResident is a small program for RIG control, which does allow to set and read data of connected tranceiver (frequency, mode etc). RigResident supports more than 70 TRX models from ICOM, KENWOOD, YAESU and Ten-Tec.

For amateur radio operators running Microsoft Windows XP or later, Lux-Log provides a robust logging and contest software solution, designed by Norbert Oberweis, LX1NO. It is capable of managing over 30,000 logbooks within a single database and image copy, offering comprehensive data handling features. The software facilitates data import and export via **ASCII** and **ADIF** formats, ensuring compatibility with other logging applications, and includes an integrated tool for converting data from other programs into ADIF. It provides instant feedback on previous contacts and country information during data entry, alongside static or serial value generation for contesters. Lux-Log integrates a versatile award module, currently supporting 123 definitions for popular awards such as DXCC, WAZ, WAS, US Counties, IOTA, and more. Operators can generate pre-defined and user-definable data queries, visualize statistics through bar/pie charts, and print QSL labels. The software also interfaces with the RAC Callbook and HamQTH, supports LoTW, and offers radio control for Icom and Yaesu FT-857 transceivers. Additionally, it supports telnet connections to internet clusters and integrates with K1EL's WinKey for CW generation, making it a comprehensive tool for both general logging and contesting activities.

Easytuner id an excel spreadsheet that tunes your radio. Works with all Kenwood and Icom receivers and transceivers that are computer-controllable. Sets receiver and transmitter frequency and mode

Icomcontrol a controller program for the icom pcr1000.

Managing extensive amateur radio contact logs efficiently requires specialized software that integrates various operational aspects. Aether provides a macOS-native logging solution, designed from the ground up using Apple's Cocoa, to streamline QSO entry, organization, and retrieval for Mac users. It supports modern macOS technologies and offers an intuitive interface, aligning with the user experience expected on Apple platforms. The application includes features such as automatic dupe checking, which quickly identifies previous contacts with a station, and awards tracking, indicating if a new contact is needed for specific operating awards. Aether also integrates rig control via RS-232, automatically populating frequency, mode, and power data from supported Elecraft, Icom, Kenwood, Yaesu, and some TEN-TEC transceivers. This automation reduces manual entry errors and speeds up the logging process. Furthermore, Aether offers comprehensive QSL management, including synchronization with eQSL.cc and Logbook of The World, and the ability to print QSO detail and address labels for paper QSLs. It also incorporates automatic callbook lookup from sources like QRZ.com and HamQTH.com, and calculates distance and beam heading, with Google Maps integration for visualizing contact locations. Full ADIF and Cabrillo import/export capabilities ensure compatibility with other logging software and contest submission platforms.

A Free windows, universal program for RIG control, can read and set mode and frequency on your transceiver. The program can control ICOM, Yaesu and Kenwood transceivers, by DXSoft

The RigPix database entry provides a comprehensive technical overview of the Icom IC-746 amateur HF/VHF transceiver, detailing its operational parameters and physical characteristics. It specifies the transmit frequency ranges across 10-160 meters plus WARC bands, 50-54 MHz, and 144-146/148 MHz, alongside receive coverage from 0.03-60 MHz and 108-174 MHz. The resource outlines supported modes including AM, FM, SSB, CW, and RTTY, noting a tuning step resolution down to 1 Hz and a frequency stability of ±5 ppm. Key electrical specifications are presented, such as a 13.8 VDC power supply requirement, current drain figures for RX (1.8-2 A) and TX (Max 20 A), and RF output power ranging from 5-40 W for AM and 5-100 W for FM, SSB (PEP), and CW. The entry details the triple conversion superheterodyne receiver system, listing IF frequencies at 69.01 MHz, 9.01 MHz, and 455 KHz, along with sensitivity ratings for various modes and bands. Transmitter section specifics include modulation systems and spurious emission levels. Additional features like a built-in auto ATU, electronic keyer, simple spectrum scope, DSP, and CI-V computer control are noted. The page also lists related documents, modifications, and an extensive array of optional accessories, including various filters, microphones, and external tuners, providing a complete profile of the IC-746.

By 9H1EL, supports RSGB 21-28, BERU, IOTA contests, FOC marathon and IARU 50MHz trophy, Control of FT1000MP, all Kenwood and ICOM Radios which have CAT system.

N3FJP's ARRL Field Day Contest Log 6.6.10 is a dedicated software solution for Windows 7 through Windows 11, specifically tailored for the annual ARRL Field Day event in June. This program provides essential contesting features such as duplicate checking, including partials, and a dynamic list of sections that change color upon being worked. It seamlessly interfaces with popular digital mode software like WSJT-X, Fldigi, and JTAlert via API, and supports rig control for most Elecraft, Icom, Kenwood, and Yaesu transceivers. The software also generates computer-generated CW via serial port or Winkeyer, plays wave files, and offers DX spotting capabilities. Operators can leverage its fully networkable design to allow multiple PCs to update a single log file simultaneously, enhancing club operations during Field Day. The program outputs ASCII log, dupe, and summary files for contest submission and provides real-time statistics. A quick start video is available to guide new users through the basics of the software. Registration for permanent use costs $8.99, or it can be obtained as part of the N3FJP Software Package, which includes over one hundred amateur radio programs for a one-time fee of $59.99.

Illustrates the specific wiring and configuration steps required to interface an SGC-230 Smartuner with an Icom IC-706 HF/VHF/UHF transceiver. The document details the necessary connections for power, control, and RF signal paths between the two devices, ensuring proper impedance matching and automatic antenna tuning functionality. It specifies the pin assignments for the IC-706's ACC socket and the SGC-230's control port, crucial for successful integration. Outlines the operational considerations for the combined system, including initial setup procedures and potential troubleshooting tips for common connectivity issues. The resource presents a clear, diagrammatic representation of the interconnections, which aids in visual comprehension of the required cable fabrication or modification. Covers the specific settings within the IC-706 menu that need adjustment to enable external tuner control, such as the 'TUNER' function and other relevant parameters. This ensures the transceiver correctly communicates with the SGC-230 for efficient antenna tuning across various amateur bands.

Online shopping, Programming Software, Icom, Yaesu, Kenwood, Istron, HyGain, MFJ, cat cables interfaces and other radio control cables.

If you want to interface the IC-746 Pro or any other Icom rig with a computer for rig control, an outboard CI-V CAT device is required.

open source software designed to control and program the ICOM IC-R8500 receiver

Open source software designed to control and program the ICOM IC-R75 receiver

Windows remote control for Yaesu or Icom. Displays the current transceiver settings frequency, mode, and others on the PC in an old-fashioned way that corresponds to the look of receivers in 70's. DX-Cluster Watch (DCW) is an application that automatically refreshes a web page with the dx-cluster content, parses spot lines from it, keeps a consolidated list and inserts the spots to VLR as frequency markers by OK1FIG

A Contestpedition Cable for TR-Log and the IC-706 by K6XX

For macOS users engaged in amateur radio operations, a robust logging solution is essential for tracking QSOs, managing contest entries, and handling QSLs. RUMLog addresses these needs by providing a fully featured logbook program designed specifically for the Apple ecosystem. It integrates capabilities such as transceiver control for popular Icom, Elecraft, Yaesu, and Kenwood rigs, CW keyer interfacing, and real-time DX cluster monitoring. The software also includes mapping functions, callsign checking, and extensive import/export options for various log data formats. RUMLog's design supports both general logging and specialized contest operations, offering tools for efficient entry and submission. Its QSL handling and printing utilities streamline the confirmation process, a critical aspect for award pursuits like _DXCC_. The program's ability to interface with a wide array of transceivers via _Hamlib_ or proprietary protocols ensures broad compatibility, allowing operators to leverage its features across different station configurations. The free availability of RUMLog makes it an accessible option for macOS-based hams seeking a powerful logging utility.

IC7100BKT is a free program to control the Icom IC-7100 transceiver for MS Windows, available in free version with limited functions and full donationware version.

The NCDXF/IARU International Beacon Project operates a worldwide network of 18 high-frequency radio beacons, continuously transmitting on 14.100, 18.110, 21.150, 24.930, and 28.200 MHz. These beacons, initially launched in 1979 with a single station and expanded to the current 18-beacon system in 1995, provide reliable signals for both amateur and commercial users to assess current **ionospheric propagation** conditions. The system's design, construction, and operation are managed by volunteers, covering hardware and shipping costs. The resource details the evolution of the beacon network, including the transition from Kenwood TS-50s transmitters to Icom IC-7200 radios with a new controller design implemented in 2015. It explains how listening for these 100-watt signals, transmitted to vertical antennas, allows operators to determine band openings and optimal propagation paths globally. The content also references three QST articles providing historical context and technical specifics of the beacon project. Practical information includes methods for identifying transmitting beacons via a schedule or specialized software like FAROS and Skimmer, which integrates with the **Reverse Beacon Network** for automated monitoring.

Demonstrates how to construct an automatic band decoder, moving beyond manual selector switches for antenna and filter control. It addresses the challenge of varying band data outputs from different transceivers: Icom rigs provide voltage values, Yaesu rigs use Binary Coded Decimal (BCD), and Kenwood rigs lack direct band data output. The resource highlights a clever solution utilizing logging software like _CT (K1EA)_ and _DX4WIN_ to emulate Yaesu's BCD output via a PC's printer port, making the decoder compatible with any rig. The author details experiences building decoders based on designs by Bob _K6XX_ and Guy _ON4AOI_, noting K6XX's simple TTL chip design and ON4AOI's more comprehensive, opto-isolated unit capable of controlling ten outputs and bandpass filters like the _Dunestar_. It also references a _W9XT_ board design, which Steve Wilson, G3VMW, modified with BD140 transistors for source drivers, emphasizing safety. The author successfully cased an ON4AOI-based decoder in an old modem case, connecting it to an FT1000MP or a PC printer port to drive remote relays and a Dunestar Band Pass Filter.

Examines the Icom IC-2100H 2-meter mobile transceiver, detailing its operational characteristics and user experience. The review highlights the clear, easy-to-read display with internal labels, the button-filled microphone's functionality, and the rig's physical construction, including its weighty heat-sink and lack of a cooling fan. It also discusses memory programming, the unique amber-to-green backlight color options, and the radio's performance against _intermodulation_ in urban environments, noting it performs "pretty darn good" compared to other rigs. The analysis delves into a significant low-voltage cutoff problem, where the microphone ceases to function below approximately **12.6 VDC**, rendering the radio receive-only or causing it to stick in transmit. The author describes testing the voltage cutoff, observing it fluctuate from _12.38 VDC_ to 12.69 VDC. An update from Icom involved a "factory update" to the CPU's control code, which is strongly recommended for early-serial number units to prevent operational failure in low-power emergency scenarios.

Icom Remote Control Software for windows remotely control Icom transceivers through an IP Network

Computer Control and Soundcard Interface for the Icom IC 706

An Arduino uno based project to control an MFJ 998 antenna tuner via Icom CI-V interface by VE1ZAC

Operating the _Icom IC-746_ HF/VHF transceiver often presents specific technical questions, and this resource compiles a comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document in an ASCII text format. It details common inquiries and solutions related to the rig's functionality, accessories, and potential modifications. The content is structured into distinct sections addressing general information, power supplies, antennas, microphones, keyers, amplifiers, TNC integration, and optional IF filters. The FAQ provides practical guidance on topics such as configuring the internal automatic antenna tuning unit (ATU), selecting appropriate power supplies, and understanding microphone pin-outs. It also delves into advanced subjects like computer control via CI-V, wiring for PSK31 operation, and troubleshooting common issues like low S-meter readings on 2m FM or loose tuning shafts. Specific questions cover the installation of optional IF filters, comparing Inrad versus Icom filters, and optimizing filter combinations for various modes. Furthermore, the document outlines various hardware and firmware modifications, including those for increasing monitor volume, replacing LCD driver transistors, and implementing a "poor man's TCXO." It even touches upon untested modifications, such as replacing PIN diodes in the demodulator. The FAQ also lists manual errata and discrepancies, offering a robust knowledge base for IC-746 owners seeking to optimize their station or resolve operational challenges.

Vapex Tech offers over **150 different battery products** tailored for diverse applications, including specific models for Icom, Kenwood, and Yaesu handheld transceivers. The product catalog details specifications for NiMH, LiPo, and LiFePO4 chemistries, providing crucial data on voltage, capacity, and discharge rates. Customers can browse by application, such as _Airsoft Batteries_ or _Model Control Batteries_, or directly by consumer battery types like AA and AAA cells. The resource presents a structured e-commerce platform where users can filter products by category, view detailed item descriptions, and proceed with online purchases. Each product listing includes high-resolution images and key technical parameters, enabling informed selection for specific radio equipment. Operational hours are clearly stated as 9am-5pm Mon-Fri and 9am-12pm Sat, with contact information including a sales email and phone number for direct inquiries. The site also features a "Latest News" section, indicating ongoing updates regarding product availability or company information.

Windows PC control program for the Icom IC-7300 transceiver. Power-on and Power-off by software BktNetInterface for JTDX and WSJT-X, audio recording, memory management, cw keyer management, Interface for other software

The Icom IC-7300 is a groundbreaking Software Defined Radio (SDR) transceiver that revolutionizes the way amateur radio operators interact with the spectrum. With its large 4.3-inch color TFT LCD touch screen, users can easily navigate through various functions, including real-time spectrum scope and high-resolution waterfall displays. This allows for quick adjustments and enhanced signal awareness, making it easier to find and engage in QSOs. The touch screen interface provides a modern approach to radio operation, replacing traditional buttons with virtual controls that can be accessed with a simple touch. In addition to its user-friendly interface, the IC-7300 boasts advanced features such as IF-DSP filtering, audio scope functions, and a multi-dial knob that combines tactile control with touch screen flexibility. These capabilities enable operators to visualize signals and make precise adjustments to their settings, ensuring optimal performance during contests or casual operating. The IC-7300 is designed for both beginners and experienced hams, making it a versatile addition to any shack. Its innovative design and functionality truly embody the spirit of modern amateur radio.

How to build and connect the M710 Remote Cable