The ExpertSDR Transceiver Control Interface (TCI) protocol has recently seen wider adoption beyond the SDRs it was originally designed to control.
The protocol carries both audio and CAT data over a single TCP port, making setup a snap. No longer do you need complicated virtual COM ports or audio loopback devices.
RHR has adopted TCI as the de-facto method for remote station control, replacing the complex mess of virtual serial and audio devices that was previously required.
Supported Features
RHR supports a subset of TCI features for radio control and baseband audio reception and transmission. This covers nearly all modern HF digital modes.
IQ data streams are not made available by Icom radios, and, as such, are not supported by our TCI adapter.
Officially tested with: DXLog, N1MM+, WSJT-X, JTDX.
Feature | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Receive audio | ✅ | 48 kHz only |
Receive audio format | ✅ | 16-, 24- or 32-bit integer, or 32-bit float. Mono or stereo. |
Transmit audio | ✅ | 32-bit float stereo only |
CW messages and macros | ✅ | |
Real-time CW keying | ✅ | |
IQ stream | ❌ | Not available. SDR programs like SDROxide can't receive. |
CW sent as an audio tone | ❌ | The radio keys but nothing is sent. Use CW messages or keying instead. |