Other Rig (Hamlib)

Best for: Icom, Yaesu, and radios that don’t speak Kenwood protocol.

POTACAT bundles Hamlib 4.6.5 (rigctld) — no separate installation needed. Supports 200+ radio models.

1. Add a new rig → select Other Rig (Hamlib)
2. Search for your radio model
3. Choose your COM port and baud rate
4. Click Test Connection
5. Save

POTACAT spawns a rigctld process, connects via TCP, and translates commands to your radio’s native protocol.