Dr. Carper (WA9PIE) and Lindy (KB9PIE) discuss current events at HRD Software and Ham Radio Deluxe. 

An auto update from the application without having to go to the website would be 👍.

Support for Windows 7 came to an end on January 14, 2020. Thanks for the great software of HRD!

I would love to see a RU-vid Series of the Basics... setup...use! Programs seems very powerful for the novice. Thanks You

still having trouble with the wrong driver by setting it up with the usb cable to the IC4600 . I think your group is doing a great job with HRD I hope to get it up and running.

Just bought HRD to use with a Xiegu G90 (running IC 7100 on HRD). There is so much this set of tools can do that its going to be a long time before I even understand its capabilities fully. Having said that, before I purchased, I sent an email asking a question and got a reply within hours. Based on that experience alone, I decided to purchase just about the same time they offered a discounted sale price (win/win!!!) Everything I have tried to do with it worked "straight out of the box". Getting LOTW and QRZ logging and lookups was easy and straightforward. WSJTX and other multicasting triggers worked perfectly for logging and interfaced perfectly with rig control module. So, overall, I am extremely pleased with it ease of use, and setup. This is software I will be learning more about and getting more value from it as time goes on. It was a hell of good price for all you get and is a powerful tool even if you just use it for lookup and logging. Thank you for a great product at a great price. You have been very responsive not only by the extensive manual and support options, but with online videos going through setups and useage. I look forward to HRD supporting the Xiegu G90 directly instead of "subbing" another model for it, and have heard they are planning to do so in the future. In the meantime, it seems to work just fine doing the sub with an IC 7100 in the setup.

Good idea on eliminating the ACCESS issue.

Still waiting for a "Dark Mode" for HRD Logbook! It's long overdue.

Please keep these videos coming!

Much improved communication method, weekly maybe. Would be great to see a much more smooth DM780. Clunky as when originally made. You've concentrated on Logbook but Mayne look at the market of what's popular. IF the original radio control works, where is radio popular? Just look at the SDR panadapter every night. Just a thought. De WO8USA🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

If you are going to do more of these, an yes would like to see more, please improve your audio. Lots of wireless options out there. Thx for a great product.

I started using HRD earlier this year. Initially, I used the standard MS-Access database. Then I switched to Maria DB. However, since I use multiple computers and often operate from campgrounds or parks, I switched back to Access as I can easily sync across multiple computers with a file-based database.

Modern look based on the radio is a good idea. Maybe you do the popular radios and new ones going forward. Older radios use the traditionally look.

I swore I bought HRD in the early 2000s, if that is possible. Now that I'm getting back active, I'll be looking at it again.

Great information here, I have been using HRD for sense 2016, and really like it, especially the new Alert screen. Please though find a different background for your next video, it is very distracting and bright. But please keep up the great work!

Got HRD earlier this year. Works great. Only had one issue a couple of months ago where the program refused to upgrade, so i reinstalled the original software. I waited a month figuring there was some bug, and then successfully upgraded after that. No issues. I also started doing Full backups of my Windows machine. Now Im not so “afraid” lol. Looking forward to a mac version as my Windows 10 machine is not upgradable to Win11. Additionally I wanted to try the digital software you offer and have been having fun. Is there a group of folks who dabble in some of the different modes like Domino ? So many different modes out there to explore. Thanks for the video, that beer looks great !!

Thanks for a fresh approach. This clip should & could have been shorter & more focused. FWIW I am being helped quite rapidly & in full for the past 3 months on some issues (Still testing the software here). That's quite rare these days. TKS guys.

I really like the improvements, but the last release removed the ability to print address labels. I was told it is in the "Next Release", Suggestion, Known issues should be documented in the "release" That helps from all of us from sending the same request for help on the known issue.

Dr Carper, I have to say listening and to this video again I must say I am disappointed that there as not been a software update since 24th August, thats 10 weeks. You said you dont wait for major releases to be updated anymore.

I'm a new amateur radio ... read the story about the software I installed the trial version and after 15 days the machines asked if i was enjoying ... if so, could buy by the end of the day with 50% discount Bought it Your work is excellent, keep going CR7BDO / 73

I enjoyed the new video i am not sure that my system is being used to the max. No interconnection to change bands on alert or rotator or cluster. I have had HRD from the start and it soooooo much better. I really cannot find a better logging/controlling software. Yes Alert is really good DM780 and rotator modules can be improved. 1. rotator control works when clicking on the map for direction but the meter doesn't move like it did several upgrades ago. DM 780 has errors in the decoding CW and some problems with RX audio USB codex not working all the time. (usb codex works with WSJT) I will not stop using HRD buy would like a better understanding of all the module working together thanks, keep up the good work

I like the concept of seeing who is behind the software and what is happening now and in the future. Don't waste our time with your drinking habits. It is unnecessary fill and adds nothing to the content. Personally I have been wanting an integrated contest logging software program that has been alluded to as in the works for years. I am sure others will welcome this as well because right now HRD is not a workable contest logger as you have continually recognised. When? By the way thanks for HRD.

Great video. I have a few questions: 1. I use MariaDB for my log. How will SQLite play with that? Will it overwrite/replace, or will it leave MariaDB in place? 2. You talked about the Mapper. Will it be redesigned to pull log data from MariaDB/SQLite? 3. I know you've had this question before, but any plan to fork to Linux? Thanks for the wonderful product. I've been a customer/user for years! De NV4C

How about making something free that should be a standard feature? LOOKUPS.

I've been using HRD for years. It is INFINITELY better than the (admittedly) freeware out there that is completely disorganized.

Awesome news you're close to a MAC version. HRD is the only reason I run Windows (virtually) on my "real" computer LOL

Boiler up!

I want to know about HRD, not what beers to drink (I know what I like). I also like information that is concise and focused. While your video is fun and clearly a popular mode today, I prefer your emailed, written communications. I will continue to be a HRD user - it’s a fantastic piece of software. But I’ll skip you videos, even if it means that I will be less informed about HRD developments.

Add WSJT-X to DM780 (like SDR Control has done).

Since you doing MAC, any change Linux maybe coming also?

Tell us more about Australian Beer !

Thank you for the information in this format. I enjoyed it. I do have a suggestion though. Set your camera for back lighting or change your background. You are washed out and the background is bright and distracting. The audio could be a little better too. It has a lot of echoing effect and tinny sounding. I do like HRD and am a supporter of the software.

how about ANAN 7000 rigs

LOL! "Dr. Carper"

Nice format, I'm curious, could these be done weekly? And a Linux Edition would be greatly appreciated. de KB5SXC.