You need to set the IC-7300 for modulation and demodulation through the USB port. You will operate in the FT8 mode with your PC through only the USB cable in this issue. This example screen shows that COM port 6 is open. Note the COM port number to also use for the IC-7300 settings. (This cable does not come with the IC-7300.) We recommend that you use a USB cable with ferrite cores attached, to prevent RF feedback.Īfter the USB cable is connected, and the IC-7300 is turned ON, your PC will automatically recognize that the IC-7300 is connected. 1.8.0 is the latest version as of April 2018.Ĭonnect a USB cable between the USB port on the IC-7300 and a USB port on your PC. Next, you need to download the WJST-X software* from the K1JT home page and install it into your PC.
Download the latest* USB driver software for the IC-7300 from the Icom web-site and install onto your PC before connecting to the IC-7300. We hope many hams enjoy the FT8 need to install a USB driver software onto your PC before connecting to the IC-7300. Only a USB cable should be used to connect between your IC-7300 and a PC. Our FB News staff will explain that in this issue. FB News readers who read the technical article “Operating the FT8 mode with the IC-7610”, described in the December 2017 issue, asked us to show the settings for the IC-7300.
