I am particularly impressed with the seamless integration into LoTW/TQSL, WSJT digital modes, and the "debug log" which can be sent to the developer if you make a mistake so it can be quickly found and corrected. Not only was the response timely, but detailed and tailored to my problem. As predicted, I was initially overwhelmed by its capabilities and reached out for help. ![]() I found MacLoggerDX and decided to give it a try. I really don't care for "free" software like CocoaModem and Fldigi, because there is NO support for beginners and nasty viruses hang out on the freeware sites. I was having trouble finding full featured software for any purpose, especially logging. I am a recovering Windows user now firmly committed to the Macintosh system. With regard to digital modes and interfaces, most of the available software is in the Windows format. Amateur radio is a whole new world of terms, protocols, antennas, and other equipment and resources to learn and use. I'm a physician and a new ham with my General license for 10 months. I am sure I have some setting that is not quite right in either WSJT-X or JT-Bridge, so will keep playing with.The very best logging software for the Mac Period I have sent a note to Anders Östlund, the author of Jt-Bridge, but have not heard back from him yet. One issue remaining is that when I complete a QSO in WSJT-X (Sending a 73), the QSO is not automatically logged to MLDX via JT-Bridge, like it did in my previous setup with my old Elecraft K3. Clicking a CQ on the JT-Bridge log screen also opens the contact in MLDX, so that interface seems to be working ok. I was able to easily interface WSJT-X CAT control for the IC-7810 with no apparent issues.Īll CQs from WSJT-X properly appear on the JT-Bridge log screen.Īlso, I was able to set up JT-Bridge to properly interface with MLDX to verify stations that I had previously worked as well as confirmed (color coding). I installed WSJT-X 1.80, JT-Bridge 2.3.0, and MLDX 6.16, as well as the Silicon Labs drivers. I probably could have done a restore from my Time Machine backup, but didn’t want to also restore any issue that I had. Only real solution was to get a new drive and then do a clean install of MacOS High Sierra, as well as all my Mac application software. I had to disable the Fusion Drive Function, and in the process discovered that the hard drive portion of the Fusion Drive had numerous sector errors. It turns out I had an issue with the Fusion Drive on my Mac Mini, that prevented the Silicon Labs drivers from properly loading and then being recognized by my IC-7610. ![]() I finally resolved my issues after several phone calls to support at both Apple and Silicon Labs. I have also installed the following hamlib_settings.json file on my Mac per teh recommendation of the WSJT-X support team. I wonder if there are other settings tab need to be set. I am wondering if you or anyone else has been able to get these to work properly with the IC-7610.ĬI-V Address = 98h (Also tried address for 7300, 7600 andĬI-V USB/LAN – Remote Transceive Address = 00h I keep getting the following error message: Hamlib error: Communications bus error while getting current frequency I have been trying to get this combination of programs (WSJT-X, JT-Bridge and MacLoggerDX) to work with my IC-7610, but so far have been unable to get these to work. Click on the snapshot to see the full image. The next thing is getting WSJT-X and JT-Bridge connected and working together. There are snapshots on the next page. Just download JT-Bridge and drag it to the Applications folder.įor JT-Bridge to log your QSO’s into MacLoggerDX, in JT-Bridge you’ll need to click on File and then Open. JT-Bridge is very easy to install as you’ll see in the video below. In WSJT-X I am using the Icom 7300 for the rig and disabling the rig control in MacLoggerDX (See the video below). See my video on YouTube: WSJT-X Installation on iMac For Icom 7300 The next piece of the puzzle is WSJT-X and it requires a little work to install on a Mac. I made a clip on it and WSJT-X which you can see here: Icom 7300 MacLoggerDX Setup.Įverything on this page is using just the one USB cable. ![]() Getting MacLoggerDX (MLDX) installed is a breeze. Like I’ve said before, even if you are on a PC, this is something to look at and consider. It’s not unusual to make contacts on 15 Meters into South America too. I can always make contacts on 20 Meters during the day with 5 or 10 watts. I have grown to enjoy the weak signal modes even with bad propagation. ![]() MacLoggerDX, WSJT-X and JT-Bridge make a powerful and fun combination. Two of my favorite modes theses days is JT65 and JT9.
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