

The one currently showing is the NEW tab. Notice there are four tabs at the top of this display. This is where you select your radio and set some parameters to allow the Ham Radio Deluxe Rig Control software to connect to your radio.

The next screen you should see is the radio connection setup screen. Once you have all your cables in place it's time to turn on your radio, boot up your computer and start Ham Radio Deluxe. You must also do some configuring within Ham Radio Deluxe. To connect your radio you will need to connect the necessary cables and install drives if needed. Please refer to See System Requirements and Interfaces to review the requirements for Ham Radio Deluxe interfacing. All this information is in your radios user manual or from the radio's manufacturers tech support system. These drivers can usually be downloaded from the manufacturers website. Some radios require special drivers to be loaded in the computer to access certain model radios. TIP: Read your radio's manual to find out exactly how it is supposed to be connected to a computer for CAT control.

It is also the only way that you can open Ham Radio Deluxe if you do not have a supported radio or the correct connecting cable. They are ideal for demonstrating Ham Radio Deluxe when you do not have a suitable radio available. The Dem-o-matic radios do not need cables – simply select Dem-o-matic in the Company drop down, select an option in the Radio drop down, and then press Connect.

If you do not have the correct connection cable, select one of the Dem-o-matic radios so that you can open Ham Radio Deluxe. Once the splash screen has closed you see the Connect window. This is a reasonably accurate simulation of the real thing, designed for use during presentations and while developing Ham Radio Deluxe when a radio is not available (on the train, in a plane, in an airport, stuck in a hotel room in Finland etc.).įrom the Start menu select Programs > Ham Radio Deluxe. Now that you have installed Ham Radio Deluxe you can try it out using a Dem-o-matic radio. A good way to explore the program is with a demo radio first and then connect your rig. You can dive into Ham Radio Deluxe using a demo radio or your radio. Solution home Ham Radio Deluxe User Guides Introduction Making Your First Radio Connection
