Setting Up Ham Radio Deluxe V.5.24.38: A Step-by-Step Guide

Ham Radio Delux V.5.24.38 is a powerful software that allows users to connect their radio equipment and explore various digital modes of communication. In this article, we will guide you through the process of setting up your IC-7300 radio to work with Ham Radio Deluxe.

To begin, you need to set up the soundcard in HRD. This involves selecting the virtual COM port and checking the baudrate settings on your radio. First, ensure that your radio is connected to your computer via USB cable. Next, open HRD and go to the 'New' tab. Click on the 'Connect' button to connect your computer to the radio.

If you forgot to write down the COM port number, don't worry! You can find it by clicking on the 'Serial Ports' tab in HRD. All available ports will be listed, including the one provided by Silicon Laboratories with a location of 'Generic USB Hub'. Make sure that DTR is unchecked and leave it off.

The IC-7300's default baudrate setting is 'Auto', so you don't need to change it here. Select your virtual COM port from the list and choose 'ICOM' for Company and 'IC-7700' for Radio. Press the 'Menu' button on your radio to go back to the normal screen.

Next, set the address to '74h' using the buttons on the touchscreen. You can also change the CI-V port in HRD to 94h for the IC-7300 if you prefer. Note that Ham Radio Deluxe supports changing the CI-V port to any address you want, but some other ham radio programs may not have this option.

The IC-7300 operates on CI-V port address 94h by default, but we need to change it to 74h for compatibility with older radios like the IC-7700. This will allow us to use digital modes and record RX audio.

Once you've set up your radio, check your sound settings to ensure that the driver has installed correctly. You should see a new virtual soundcard with input and output options. Write down the number of this virtual soundcard as you'll need it later.

The IC-7300's unique feature is its ability to transport RX audio via USB port to your computer, using the virtual line-in, and transports computer-generated audio (digitally encoded data) via USB port to your radio, using the virtual speaker out. This allows for seamless communication between your radio and computer.

In conclusion, setting up Ham Radio Deluxe V.5.24.38 with an IC-7300 radio is a straightforward process that requires some basic configuration settings. By following these steps, you'll be able to connect your radio to your computer and explore the world of digital ham radio communications.