Make a note of this port number as you will need it later for WSJT-X configuration.įT8 and other data modes require your computer’s internal time clock be set precisely. If the ICOM USB driver has installed correctly and the ICOM IC-7300 is communicating with your PC you will see ‘Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge (COM X), where X is the assigned port. CHECK COM PORT ASSIGNED TO ICOM USB DRIVERĬlick on ‘Ports (COM & LPT) to expand. Now the driver is installed you can connect your ICOM IC-7300 to your computer using a USB A to USB cable (1.1, 2.0, or 3.0).

CONNECT YOUR PC AND ICOM 7300 USING USB CABLE It is important you read this before downloading and installing the driver.Īfter you have familiarised yourself with the installation process, download the ICOM USB driver software from the link below.Īfter the software download is complete, run the software and follow the installation process.

INSTALLING THE ICOM USB DRIVERīelow is a link to the installation guide that explains the process for installing the ICOM USB driver on different operating systems. If you are installing on a different operating system some parts of this process may be different. IMPORTANT NOTE: If this is the first time you are connecting your ICOM transceiver to a computer do not connect the USB lead before installing the ICOM USB driver. In this article I have documented the steps I have taken to setup and configure both my ICOM IC-7300 and WSJT-X software for FT8 data mode operation.Ĭlick on the continue button to see more.

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