02 Jul Icom IC-7300 Digital setup for WSJT-X
The IC-7300 digital setup for WSJT-X has proved to be confusing as the WSJT-X software and the firmware for the IC-7300 change. Hopefully, this page will help....
Author: vk3fs
17 Jun Icom Icons for your Windows Sound Control Panel
Add meaningful Icom radio icons to your sound control panel to avoid confusion when you routing audio around your PC network. Free download....
13 Jun Port forwarding for Icom Radios
Configuring port forwarding in modems and routers can be a dark art if you haven't done it before. The IC-705 and wfview software has created lots of interest in remote operation....
04 Jun How to set the clock on your laptop using the IC-705 built in GPS
If you have no internet and need to set your laptop clock accurately for FT8 because the DT error is too great, you can use the built-in GPS in the Icom IC-705 to set your clock....
17 May Operating WSJT-X wirelessly on the IC-705 with wfview
The Icom IC-705 is a very versatile radio. Amongst many of its cutting-edge features, it also has WiFi. This feature alone puts it in a class of its own. The radio can connect to your home WiFi network, or it can be a stand-alone access port. Perfect for field operation....
12 May Wireless FT8 on the IC-705
FT8 on Icom's IC-705 is good fun. Setting up a USB is straight forward but operating wirelessly takes a little more preparation....
17 Apr WSJT-X GridTracker NIGHT SCREENS setup
Operating FT8 is really gaining popularity with radio amateurs across the world. Some love it, others loathe it, but regardless of opinions, it's here to stay. According to FT8's creator Joe Taylor, FT8 is an excellent mode for HF DXing and for situations like multi-hop Es on 6 meters, where...
07 Apr Autumnal Propagation in Southern Australia
If you’re interested in tropospheric propagation, Autumn in the southern states of Australia is one of the best times to get on the bands....
03 Mar 10 GHz over 77km
On February 24 2021, Robert VK3KTD, Neil VK3BCU and I (VK3FS) headed out portable to try and work 10 GHz between Mt Kororoit and Mt Martha - a path of 77km. Having had much success with the lower microwave frequencies over the past year, we finally managed the first successful 10...
30 Sep WSPR – Weak Signal propagation Reporter
WSPR stands for "Weak Signal Propagation Reporter"… a protocol used for weak-signal radio communication between amateur radio stations. It’s fully automated and reports to the WSPRnet.org server in real-time....