New Mode FT8Call Hitting The Ham Bands
FT8Call is a new mode on the Ham bands and it has it own software which is also called FT8Call. It is similar to FT8, but we are able to make longer transmissions. The software is based on WSJT-X, so...
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Icom 7610 and Icom 7300 Week in Review | Firmware, Video, Screen Captures
It was an interesting week for Icom 7610 and Icom 7300 users. The firmware updates released recently were quite interesting, especially for the Icom 7610 users. Now, there is another update for the Icom 7610, firmware v1.11. In the near...
New Firmware Icom 7300 v1.30 | Icom 7610 v1.10 Cautions
UPDATE 7/30/2018: Icom 7610 Firmware version 1.11 can be found on the Icom Japan website. Click here. Icom has released new firmware for the Icom 7300 and Icom 7610. For the Icom 7610, if you use software spectrum monitors, ie....
Icom USB Driver Reinstall Windows 10 Troubleshooting HRD and WSJT-X
The culprit to many ongoing troubles has been the Windows Icom USB driver. One of the last Windows 10 updates caused many Hams to have problems and it seems the problems can reoccur too. If troubleshooting steps fail, do an...
New Rig – Elecraft KX2 For Portable Operation
I picked up a used Elecraft KX2 a few weeks ago and have been having a great time with it. I want to use it along with my Icom 7300 this weekend while camping. How will the two compare? (I’ll...
Icom 7300 Best Entry Level HF Transceiver
The Icom 7300 made some great advances in Amateur Radio communications. The first SDR HF transceiver with knobs and the first affordable SDR HF transceiver with LCD touchscreen and real time spectrum scope. The Icom 7300 is lower in price...
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