To assist the user in achieving computer control over the frequently used transceivers and receivers, Ham Radio Deluxe is a useful suite of Windows programs featuring a free amateur radio software, which also comes along with mapping, and satellite tracking abilities.
The application includes a digital mode program called the Digital Master 780, and HRD is basically a freeware for Shortwave Listeners (SWLs), Radio Amateurs, and charitable organizations, however its use by the commercial organizations and government institutions is subject to a license.
The application has been structured and tuned to support most of the VHF, HF, and UHF amateur radio transceivers as well as receivers. It offers support to Yaesu, ICOM, Elecraft, Ten-Tec FlexRadio, and Kenwood along with more, and the complete list is available in the user community. Its salient features and benefits include built-in logbook, Favorites, Integrated DX cluster, Customizable band layouts, Satellite tracking interface, Scanning, and the ability to synchronize up to ten instances of HRD. The user can simply tune one radio, and the rest follow it.
v6.2.72.294 [Feb 8, 2014]
1. FT-1200 Support
2. OMNI VI support
3. HRD Voice
4. updated Label-maker
5. ADX support
6. FT-767 GX II support
7. Support for IC-9100 in Satellite mode to use VFO B.
8. Added WA9PIE-2 cluster support
9. Unicode support
10. Moved code to Visual Studio 2013, which decreased load time of programs
11. Improved K3 and KX3 support
12. Support for the Flex 6700 with SmartSDR
13. Better Windows 8.1 support
14. Yaesu SCU-17 support
15. Orion KY keyer support
16. ClubLog support
17. Dstar Icom radio support ID-3 and ID-5
18. FSK fixes (updated)
19. PSK Reporter fixes
20. Logbook and Cluster fixes
21. Radio Control fixes, Kenwood, Yaesu, and more
22. IC-9100 Dual VFO Satellite Support
23. Fixes for LOTW
24. Logbook fixes
25. Icom A/B and QSX fixes
26. Line colors based on WSI in the logbook
27. ID-5100 support
28. updated license manager
29. RC fix for VCP ports...
30. Multiple QSO's on a single label.
31. Make your own QSL
32. Alinco supportm DX SR8/9, DX77
32. HRD WSI Filters
33. Support for rotors controled by CAT in the FTDX series of radios.
Configuration and monitoring for temperature controllers, power controllers, and recorders
