Ham Radio Deluxe® Pre-Beta Preview

Dayton Hamvention 2025

Come see the Pre-Beta Version 6.9 in action!

After more than two years of dedicated development and QA, we’re thrilled to demonstrate the pre-beta version of Ham Radio Deluxe® v6.9 at the Dayton Hamvention.

Ham Radio Deluxe® will be exhibiting at Hamvention 2025, the world’s largest gathering of amateur radio operators, next week in Xenia, Ohio.

This is your exclusive opportunity to preview the upcoming Version 6.9 — a complete rewrite of our logging software.

📍 Visit us at Booth 2801-2803 in Building 2 (Tesla)
📆 May 16-18, 2025
🆕 Pre-beta Demo of Ham Radio Deluxe® 6.9

What’s New in Version 6.9?

This is the most substantial rewrite for Ham Radio Deluxe® we've ever done. We’ve rewritten the foundation of the software and eliminated over 120 legacy defects. Major highlights include:

• New backend: Microsoft Access replaced with SQLite
• Modern UI framework: MFC replaced by QT
• Support for unlimited station locations and split/microwave frequencies
• OAuth integration for Gmail/Yahoo alarms
• Contextual help linking directly to the online manual
• Dark Mode in Logbook
• QRZ image and map display in Lookup pane and ALE
• Support for POTA, SOTA, and WWFF
• Embrava Blynclight support for visual alerts
• Solar data back to 1899, new ATNO WSIs, and more...

This is your chance to shape the future of Ham Radio Deluxe®. Come meet the team, ask questions, give us your feedback, and see what’s coming next.

You may also find us on Facebook Live during the event. Check on our Official Facebook Group Page

🚀 See you at Hamvention!

— The Ham Radio Deluxe® Team