It was an interesting week for Icom 7610 and Icom 7300 users. The firmware updates released recently were quite interesting, especially for the Icom 7610 users. Now, there is another update for the Icom 7610, firmware v1.11. In the near future I will be updating this website with new screen captures from the radios showing the latest firmware enhancements. Also, …
New Firmware Icom 7300 v1.30 | Icom 7610 v1.10 Cautions
UPDATE 7/30/2018: Icom 7610 Firmware version 1.11 can be found on the Icom Japan website. Click here. Icom has released new firmware for the Icom 7300 and Icom 7610. For the Icom 7610, if you use software spectrum monitors, ie. N1MM Logger+ Spectrum Monitor, you may want to hold off until Icom fixes the issue that causes the USB CI-V scope …
Icom USB Driver Reinstall Windows 10 Troubleshooting HRD and WSJT-X
The culprit to many ongoing troubles has been the Windows Icom USB driver. One of the last Windows 10 updates caused many Hams to have problems and it seems the problems can reoccur too. If troubleshooting steps fail, do an Icom USB driver reinstall. Before the USB driver reinstall, have a look at a few critical areas that may be …
New Rig – Elecraft KX2 For Portable Operation
I picked up a used Elecraft KX2 a few weeks ago and have been having a great time with it. I want to use it along with my Icom 7300 this weekend while camping. How will the two compare? (I’ll be posting a new video and article on the Icom 7300 and Ham Radio Deluxe. Remain subscribed for that!) So …
Icom 7300 Best Entry Level HF Transceiver
The Icom 7300 made some great advances in Amateur Radio communications. The first SDR HF transceiver with knobs and the first affordable SDR HF transceiver with LCD touchscreen and real time spectrum scope. The Icom 7300 is lower in price now and arguably the best entry level HF transceiver on the market today. If you own one, pat yourself on …