For that reason I don’t do a lot of true digital contest operations. When I try to use other applications for PSK or RTTY, I’m like a fish out of water. I do love N1MM logger for contest operations, but I rarely use anything other than DM780 for digital modes. This to me will be worth the investment to upgrade to version 6. Some of the new features discussed will be an integration between N1MM logger and DM780. I’ve looked into alternatives for casual QSO logging, rig control and the digital modes and have found nothing that even comes close to beating HRD in its present form.Īfter watching the video below, I’m actually excited about the opportunity for HRD version 6 and beyond. The value of what Ham Radio Deluxe brings to me in the enjoyment of the hobby is certainly more than I can associate a cost to. Once I got my ticket I used it to log my first HF QSO’s on 10 meters and have used it since. I learned about HRD before I even earned my license and was using it with my Yaesu FT-897 as I tuned around the bands listening. Ham Radio Deluxe version 6 is scheduled to be available around the Dayton Hamvention timeframe of this year.

The new owners (Rick Ruhl, W4PC Mike Carper, WA9PIE and Randy Gawtry K0CBH have since released two free updates (version 5.1 and 5.11) and offered users a $59.95 support plan which covers version 5.11 and version 6 at no cost. While many had conjured up ideas of users receiving cease and desist letters, as I stated then (and what has been proven since) I didn’t think anyone had anything to worry about.Īs the old year (2011) turned into the new year (2012) news began to surface about the plans for Ham Radio Deluxe. timeframe) no one really knew what was going to happen or when we would learn the fate and future of the HRD software.

I followed one of the threads over on the QRZ forums until I basically grew bored of the hate and non-sense being discussed. You may remember back in September, I blogged about the news of the developer (Simon) of Ham Radio Deluxe selling to several US hams.

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