Logbook features lacking
Read the reviews! It seems that when someone has an issues, Marcus is “Happy to Help!” Or blames the user for the issue! Should have read all of the reviews, the application definitely does not meet expectations! It is a fair to middling start, but is difficult to connect with the 705. Very finicky setup and it took multiple attempts and a couple of Master Resets of the Radio to get the application to work. YES, I read the instructions!!! Finally, after establishing communication with the radio, I found that most of the features work. However, you cannot access the Logbook while running FT8 as it is not an option in the tools menu. The only way to access the Logbook is to close the FT8 application out completely before it can be viewed. In addition, there is no method of tracking your QSO’s without closing the application and manually counting your logged contacts. Not convenient when working POTA.
The Developer states this is an isolated issue, which I doubt very seriously! When I reached out for help and support, he insisted that the program works and the logbook can be accessed at any time. Not true!!! FT8 does work, but the logbook cannot be accessed in the tools menu, as it is unavailable. Would not recommend this application as it appears to still have development issues and updates are sporadic at best.
The Developer states this is an isolated issue, which I doubt very seriously! When I reached out for help and support, he insisted that the program works and the logbook can be accessed at any time. Not true!!! FT8 does work, but the logbook cannot be accessed in the tools menu, as it is unavailable. Would not recommend this application as it appears to still have development issues and updates are sporadic at best.
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Response from developer
I'm sorry the setup with the IC-705 took so many tries for you W3LEL. For everyone reading this, here is how the logbook works together with FT8. The Logbook can be opened at any time, including while FT8 is running. Leaving the FT8 screen doesn't stop FT8: it keeps decoding (and transmitting). Tap "Tools" in the tab bar at the top, choose "Logbook", and go back to "Modes" whenever you like. FT8 is still running. With a keyboard, ⌘B opens the logbook directly. I work this way myself almost every day. For POTA, the logbook shows the number of QSOs in its list at the top. Use the filter (funnel icon) with the date filter set to the last 24 hours, and that number is the count for your activation. If something on your iPad doesn't work this way, please use "Contact Support" in the app. I'm happy to help, and I can send a short video that shows the steps. Best 73, Marcus, DL8MRE
Wifi inestable
Se desconecta el wifi a los pocos minutos
Funktion super, Preis hoch
Funktional ist die App perfekt. Außerdem bietet sie viel Zusatznutzen, unter anderem FT8- und SSTV-Betrieb. Happig ist allerdings der Preis, und das auch noch für iPhone und iPad getrennt, sodass man zweimal zahlen muss.
A MUST HAVE!
A masterpiece, handy for SSB,CW,FTx, APRS, WSPR
Crash
Da sempre crash continui con il mio 7610. Anche all interno della rete e in bassa latenza. Il 7610 blocca Ethernet ed è necessario togliere alimentazione. Tutto questo non avviene con rsba1
Brilliant app
SDR-Control for Icom is an absolutely fantastic app and has completely transformed the way I use my Icom IC705 radio. The interface is well designed, intuitive and packed with useful features, making operating the radio from an iPad incredibly easy and enjoyable.
The connection via WiFi is reliable, the spectrum and waterfall displays look superb, FT8 & 4 along with logging work flawlessly and having so much control directly from the iPad makes for a brilliant operating experience. It’s clear that a huge amount of thought and work has gone into developing and continually improving the app, my wish list would see the addition of RTTY, JS8call & maybe psk
For any Icom owner with a compatible radio and an iPad, I would highly recommend SDR-Control. It’s a professional, feature-rich and genuinely useful piece of software that is well worth the money. Excellent work from the developer! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The connection via WiFi is reliable, the spectrum and waterfall displays look superb, FT8 & 4 along with logging work flawlessly and having so much control directly from the iPad makes for a brilliant operating experience. It’s clear that a huge amount of thought and work has gone into developing and continually improving the app, my wish list would see the addition of RTTY, JS8call & maybe psk
For any Icom owner with a compatible radio and an iPad, I would highly recommend SDR-Control. It’s a professional, feature-rich and genuinely useful piece of software that is well worth the money. Excellent work from the developer! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Tolle App
Seit gut einer Woche benutze ich die App mit meinem iPad M4 mit Magic Keyboard. In diesem Zusammenhang fällt auf, dass das Touchpad des Magic Keyboards leider nicht komplett integriert ist. Z.B. startet in ft8 bei Doppelklick auf eine Station nicht zuverlässig der Sendemodus, wie es mit einem Doppeltap auf den Touchscreen passiert. Damit ist die App nur eingeschränkt auf einem externen Monitor nutzbar. Des Weiteren wäre es toll nicht nur ein adif File des gesamten Logbuchs zu erstellen, sondern auch der Einsatz eines Filters, z.B. einen Zeitraum. Ansonsten ist die App eine echte Bereicherung, wenn Mann ein iPad und einen ic-705 hat. Weiter so!
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Great and fantastic support
I deliberately changed my radio to a IC-7610 for this app. Expensive yes but at 73 what the heck. I’ve had some self inflicted issues and Marcus has been fantastic in helping me sort. This app works superb and fully recommend. 10/10 and would buy again. Have the iPad version and will probably buy the Mac version next.
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A grey addition for the Icom 705 etc
Use this a lot especially for the FT8 functionality and is brilliant. Remote operation is a breeze too. Highly recommended.
Great app but with red flags
This is amazing software that I have used for many years. I recently noticed the inclusion of an obviously AI-generated icon inside the app (the WSPR icon), which is disappointing because it leads me to believe that at least a portion of the codebase may be vibe coded. Additionally, AI-generated icons look cheap (and this is an expensive application). As a software developer myself (professional - 10 years), this is important because vibe coding can lead to issues such as unmaintainable and/or unreliable software. This app has served me well up until now and I hope it continues to do so.
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Response from developer
Hello, Thank you for the kind words and for using the app for so many years. I appreciate the honest feedback about the WSPR icon. I'll take another look at it and see whether it can be improved. I develop and maintain the app on my own, and I care a lot about keeping it reliable. If you ever run into a problem, please use "Contact Support" in the Settings tab and I'll be happy to help get it sorted out. Best 73, Marcus, DL8MRE
Très bon produit
J’utilise cette application depuis la 1ere version. Chaque release apporte des nouveautés toujours plus sympa.
IC-905
Bin erstaunt, dass der IC-905 bereits unterstützt wird, wenn auch experimentell.
Die wichtigsten Funktionen gehen bereits.
Wenn man den Funktionsumfang des IC-905 kennt, werden wohl nicht alle Funktionen abgebildet werden können. Bin gespannt, welche Betriebsarten noch kommen.
Die wichtigsten Funktionen gehen bereits.
Wenn man den Funktionsumfang des IC-905 kennt, werden wohl nicht alle Funktionen abgebildet werden können. Bin gespannt, welche Betriebsarten noch kommen.
Excellent, needs one addition!
An excellent piece of software. Easy to use and very well designed. Lots of YouTube videos to assist with this application.
Needs one more thing to make it a premium experience; JS8CALL really does need to be added! Please, please do try to get this done!
Needs one more thing to make it a premium experience; JS8CALL really does need to be added! Please, please do try to get this done!
Très déçu
Fonctionne aléatoirement pas d’accès au mémoires du poste franchement pour 59€ pas terrible !
Ottimo prodotto
Un software molto efficace, garantisce splendidi risultati sia in fornire che in modi digitali. Marcus è sempre presente sia per l’aggiornamento del software che per l’assistenza, che svolge in tempi rapidissimi.
Oggi 3 agosto ho provato il nuovo modo di ricezione in SSTV che funziona davvero molto bene. Grazie, Marcus per i continui aggiornamenti del software.
Oggi 3 agosto ho provato il nuovo modo di ricezione in SSTV che funziona davvero molto bene. Grazie, Marcus per i continui aggiornamenti del software.
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doesn’t support ft8 contesting
The app itself works real well. There is a slight learning curve to get it working but the manual is very helpful to get through that.
It’s very cool to be on one’s couch and make ft8 contacts. though my biggest gripe is that ft8 doesn’t support the extra characters for contesting or field day. Even if you’re not part of the contest you can’t respond to those that have the extra characters. The app author is pretty adamant about not supporting this. To me that alone makes the app useless and not worth buying. I wish i realized that before I bought the app.
It’s very cool to be on one’s couch and make ft8 contacts. though my biggest gripe is that ft8 doesn’t support the extra characters for contesting or field day. Even if you’re not part of the contest you can’t respond to those that have the extra characters. The app author is pretty adamant about not supporting this. To me that alone makes the app useless and not worth buying. I wish i realized that before I bought the app.
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Response from developer
Thanks for your two stars! 73, Marcus, DL8MRE
Exceptional Application and fun to use 4.8
the package is fun to use and considering it’s over the internet and back to my 7610 its really a nice package. The CW, FT8 functions work well. The CW keyboard and decoding is good. I am pleased with the price point and the package is well thought out and very modular. I like the export of the log to the cloud and will do an adif import from the cloud export. It would be nice to have split windows but the toggling back and forth loses nothing in the contact QSL logging process.
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Crashes constantly
Crashes all the time and changes settings on my 705 on its own. Don’t buy. You won’t get a refund either.
Excelente
Una maravilla su menú y sencillo su manejo. Enhorabuena
Memory Scanning Limited/Cumbersome
Nice app. Performs well, but seems a bit unfinished. It seems to lack features/layout that would make it pleasurable to use for scanning purposes. One of the most annoying scanning limitations is buggy scanning and the inability to scan memories by Group (bank). The author proposes a workaround which is to mark those memories you want to scan on-radio (faster) using the channel stars, but this is inconvenient and would upset any star-rated memory scanning setup you have on the radio, effectively nullifying that feature in the radio for at least one of the three star groups.
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Response from developer
Maybe you are doing something wrong but I am happy to help. Kindly contact me using the app included contact support feature. Thanks, 73s, Marcus, DL8MRE
