Rig Control 101 Giff Hammar K1GAH

Rig Control 101 What is rig control? Why should I use it? How do I set it up? Can I start easy and expand? Questions

Rig Control 101 – What? The basics –Control VFO, bands and common functions Intermediate –Adjust filters –Log –Rotator Advanced –Spots, panadapter and integration –Digital, satellite and multiple users

Rig Control 101 – Why? Easier access to common features –Quick band changes, freqs, etc. –Some control over how things appear –Same interface for different radios Cool new capabilities –Save common configurations as a single button –Logging, digital modes, satellite tracking

Rig Control 101 – Setup Windows installer Start with just the radio and software –Plug the control cable into the radio and PC –Pick the COM port and test –Watch the traffic between the rig and software

Rig Control 101 – Setup #2 Most software shows the control stream

Rig Control 101 – Start Easy Yes Get used to the software and how it works List next features –One at a time –Look at other packages Depends upon what you're using

Rig Control 101 – Other Software Sometimes you need helper software Rig only “talks” to one com port Connect two or more packages –com0com –VAC – virtual audio cable –VCP – virtual com port

Rig Control Integrating One rig control package may not do everything Logging software can be specialized –HRD logger is better for awards –N1MM is better for contests Maybe you find a needed DX during a contest...

Rig Control Other Some cool features –Monitor PA temperature and SWR –Use sliders and mouse wheel –Digital modes w/o any other software There's no law that says you can only use one rig control software

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