Ham Radio Deluxe is a popular software suite for amateur radio operators. It integrates multiple tools like logging contacts, rig control, digital modes, satellite tracking, and more into one interface.
Ham Radio Deluxe (HRD) is a comprehensive software suite designed for amateur radio enthusiasts and operators. It integrates multiple tools commonly used in ham radio into one easy-to-use interface.
Key features of HRD include:
- Contact logging - Log all radio contacts with date/time, band, mode etc. Supports importing/exporting ADIF logbook files.
- Rig control - Connect to most modern radios and control frequency, mode, filters etc. directly from the software.
- Digital modes - Encode/decode popular digital modes like RTTY, PSK31, JT65 with a simple interface.
- Satellite tracking - Doppler tracking and antenna rotor control for working satellites.
- Award tracking - Track progress towards various amateur radio awards and integrates with eQSL for confirmations.
- Signal reporting - Upload reception reports to sites like PSK Reporter or WSPRnet.
- Wide range of reports on contacts, awards, statistics etc.
HRD streamlines many aspects of an amateur radio station into one piece of software. It supports most modern rigs and is popular in the ham radio community thanks to its extensive feature set and regular updates.