Control RHR with WSJT-X [Beta]

WSJT-X version 3.0.0 and later supports the TCI protocol. TCI was originally designed for controlling Expert SDRs, and it is comprehensive enough that we have adopted it as the de-facto standard for RHR station control.

The TCI 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.

Operating

Perform the one-time setup steps below to enable TCI and AutoGrid in WSJT-X.

Then, each time you operate:

1. Start the LocalMate app. It will run in the system tray - the icon looks like a Yagi antenna.

2. Connect to any station. Both Flex and Icom radios will work.

3. Start WSJT-X, or click Retry if it is already running.

Audio and frequency data should automatically begin flowing into WSJT-X.

One-Time Setup

Download, install, and launch LocalMate: https://my.remotehamradio.com/download

Launch WSJT-X and open Settings.

Enable AutoGrid

On the General tab: Check AutoGrid

On the Reporting tab:

1. UDP Server: 127.0.0.1

2. UDP Server port number: 2237

3. Check Accept UDP requests

Enable TCI

On the Radio tab:

1. Rig: TCI Client RX1

2. TCI Server: 127.0.0.1:40001

3. PTT Method: CAT

4. Mode: Data/Pkt

5. Split Operation: None

On the Audio tab: Check Use TCI Audio (restart required)

Finally, click OK, then quit WSJT-X and restart it.

Now you can operate using the steps in the first section.