QSO Director supports compatible Lab599 amateur radio transceivers, including compact radios designed for portable and field operation.

Lab599 radios such as the Discovery series are particularly popular with operators building lightweight HF stations for portable operating, POTA, SOTA, DXing and digital modes. QSO Director integrates supported Lab599 radios with its logging and operating tools, providing CAT control and automatic tracking of radio frequency and mode alongside other capabilities supported by each model.

Browse the supported Lab599 radios below for details of the available connection methods and QSO Director functionality.

Supported Lab599 Amateur Radio Transceivers

Discovery TX-500

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Lab599 radios are supported by QSO Director?

The currently supported Lab599 transceivers are listed above together with their available connection and control capabilities.

Does QSO Director support CAT control for Lab599 radios?

Yes. Compatible Lab599 transceivers can be connected using their supported computer-control interface.

Is QSO Director suitable for portable operation with Lab599 radios?

Yes. QSO Director supports operating programmes such as POTA and SOTA alongside general QSO logging, making it particularly useful for portable amateur radio operation.

Can QSO Director automatically obtain frequency and mode from a Lab599 radio?

Yes. This information can be automatically obtained from supported radios and used when logging contacts.

Can I connect my Yaesu radio using a LAN?

Yes, If you have the Yaesu SCU-LAN10 accessory and a Yaesu radio it supports then QSO Director can connect to that radio. This will also allow QSO Director to show the spectrum display.

Can I use a Yaesu radio with QSO Director for contesting and digital modes?

Yes. QSO Director’s radio integration can be used alongside its contesting, logging and digital-mode integration features.