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 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...
Icom 7610 RS-BA1 Installation and Settings
I finally made a video on the Icom 7610 RS-BA1 remote software. Although I have not been using it for very long, this first video shows how to install it from the Icom CD-ROM, apply the update from the Icom...
Upgrade Your Hard Drive to a SSHD the EASY Way
Upgrading a hard drive can be an intimidating and time consuming process, but it may be necessary to speed up your computer and help it run smoothly. Computers are an integral part of Ham Radio these days and I consider...
Icom 7300/7610 Adjusting RF Power Digital Modes
How do you adjust RF power output in digital modes like FT8 and PSK31? In the Icom manual it states, “When operating in the SSB data mode, adjust the device’s output level to be within the ALC zone.” So contrary to...
WSJT-X Split Operation and Why Use It
I’m going to make the case for using Split Operation in the WSJT-X program. Recently I took a poll on the WSJT-X Facebook page and got some interesting results. Almost twice as many Hams use “Fake It” than “Rig” for...
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