What Is The Best Software To Use With The Yaesu FT 950

[WB6MMJ]

I just bought the DB9 cable for my FT 950 and am wondering what freeware is the best for controlling the rig via my computer.
I have HRD and have used it with the FT 950 but I`m wondering if there is something else better out there.

[W8JX]

Honestly, best is a matter of personal preference more than anything. You have to be comfortable with using it.

[WB6MMJ]

Ok, thank you.
I think my question should have been, What other software is out there besides HRD for controlling a FT 950?

[K2CMH]

Yaesu has a free rig control program, you can download it from the FT-950 page on the Yaesu site.  There is also the DX Labs suite of programs that a lot of people use.

[N0IU]

Ok, thank you.
I think my question should have been, What other software is out there besides HRD for controlling a FT 950?

You mean there is other software???

[AA6YQ]

I just bought the DB9 cable for my FT 950 and am wondering what freeware is the best for controlling the rig via my computer.
I have HRD and have used it with the FT 950 but I`m wondering if there is something else better out there.

DXLab supports your FT-950, and is entirely free. For a quick summary of features beyond the usual "logging, transceiver control, and spots", see What Makes DXLab Different?

Then take a look at Getting Started with DXLab.

Reviews are here. As you can see, the most common sentiment from users of other applications is "I wish I'd switched sooner".

    73,

          Dave, AA6YQ

[WB6MMJ]

Yaesu has a free rig control program, you can download it from the FT-950 page on the Yaesu site.  There is also the DX Labs suite of programs that a lot of people use.

Thank you. I will check that out.

[WB6MMJ]

I just bought the DB9 cable for my FT 950 and am wondering what freeware is the best for controlling the rig via my computer.
I have HRD and have used it with the FT 950 but I`m wondering if there is something else better out there.

DXLab supports your FT-950, and is entirely free. For a quick summary of features beyond the usual "logging, transceiver control, and spots", see What Makes DXLab Different?

Then take a look at Getting Started with DXLab.

Reviews are here. As you can see, the most common sentiment from users of other applications is "I wish I'd switched sooner".

    73,

          Dave, AA6YQ

Thank you I`ll go and check it out.