I was browsing the QRZ forum today and just happened to come across a thread which stated that Ham Radio Deluxe has been bought out by three US radio amateurs. By all accounts they are now going to start working on fixing lots of the bugs that are present and also upgrading the software. This is great news as Ham radio Deluxe is an absolutely fantastic piece of software that deserves the attention that it seems to be getting now.
From what I can gather the forum is staying as it is with all existing posts being left untouched, however it has moved to a new URL which can be found below. I believe that the new developers are now working on HRD V5.1 which is due for release very soon, so it says on the forum
Most of the modern day amateur radio equipment enables you to control it via the computer. I can control both of my ICOM radios using ham radio deluxe. There is also a built in rotator control within HRD that enables you to control your rotator. I used it for a while but I found it rather temperamental and it often crashed and stopped working. However, a few months ago Codrut, YO3DMU contacted me with a very kind offer, basically he gave me a free license to use his PSTrotatorAz rotator control software. Actually, it was two or three months before I even looked at it, it was only after getting so frustrated with HRD rotator control, I then decided to take a look and see what it was all about.
I don't think I have been using PSTRotator control for more than 5 min before I knew I would never look back. The installation process was quick and painless and only took a couple of minutes. Setting the software up was a piece of cake, if you're familiar with HRD or any other log program software then you shouldn't really have a problem with this software. Even if you haven't used any software before it really shouldn't pose a problem. All you need to know is your locator information, the software uses this to control your rotator and make sure that it points in the correct position.
I have included an image of what the software looks like when it's open on your desktop. As you can see it's fairly simplistic and very straightforward. I like the fact that you just click on a position on the azimuth and your beam will then be repositioned, you can stop it at any time. You can also type in a prefix other country and the software will give you a beam heading and enable you to relocate your beam with just a click of a button.
This is a really great piece of software that for just €15 is well worth the money. There isn't an actual support forum, but there is a Yahoo group that will give you any help that you require. Codrut himself is also a very active member of the Yahoo group and will offer one-to-one support if and when required.
Here is the direct link to the PSTrotator website where you can purchase the software
http://www.qsl.net/yo3dmu/index_Page346.htm
Here is a link to the Yahoo group where you can gain support for this software
