FT8 Hero Remote
Remote for the FT8 Hero app
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Control your FT8 radio station remotely from your iPhone or iPad. See decoded stations, manage calls, and log contacts from anywhere, ensuring your radio stays safely in your shack. Requires a paired desktop application.
What's New in FT8 Hero Remote
1.0.2
October 2, 2026
The app is now called FT8 Hero Remote: the remote for the FT8 Hero desktop app on your shack computer. Tap a station that is calling you (orange, YOU) to answer it. FT8 Hero sets them as DX call with their real signal report, and Auto Seq runs the contact. B4 marks stations already in your WSJT-X log on this band; NEW BAND marks ones worked on another band. The decode list keeps following the newest lines. Scroll up to read; the Newest button brings you back. Update FT8 Hero on the shack computer to 0.5.30 for answering callers and the B4 marks.
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FAQ
What is FT8 Hero Remote?
FT8 Hero Remote is an iPhone and iPad application that allows you to operate your FT8 radio station remotely. It connects to the FT8 Hero desktop app, enabling you to control your radio from anywhere while the radio remains in your shack.
How does FT8 Hero Remote connect to the desktop app?
Pairing is done once by scanning a QR code displayed by the FT8 Hero desktop app. The connection does not require port forwarding or dynamic DNS, as the shack dials out and the phone dials in to meet at the relay.
What features does FT8 Hero Remote offer?
The app displays live decoded stations, shows who is calling CQ or you, and provides band and mode information. You can tap to answer CQs, initiate your own CQ calls, change bands and modes, select messages, and confirm QSO logging.
Is FT8 Hero Remote free to use?
The app is free to download and use for five contacts. After the initial free contacts, a license from ft8hero.com is required to continue operating your station.
What are the safety features of FT8 Hero Remote?
Safety is built into the app. A dropped connection will halt the transmitter, only one operator can be active at a time, and nothing can key the radio without a paired device.
What are the system requirements for FT8 Hero Remote?
It requires the free FT8 Hero desktop app for Mac, Windows, or Linux, running alongside WSJT-X 2.5 or later (or JTDX). The mobile app is available for iPhone and iPad.
How often is FT8 Hero Remote updated?
The latest version is 1.0.2, last updated on October 2, 2026. Update frequency is not explicitly detailed, but the app has seen recent updates.
Does FT8 Hero Remote have ads?
No, FT8 Hero Remote does not contain advertisements. The application is ad-free, focusing on providing a seamless remote control experience.
