01 Installation & System Requirements
System Requirements
- Windows 10 or later (64-bit)
- 4 GB RAM minimum
- 50 MB free disk space
- Audio interface with WASAPI support (for radio USB audio)
- Serial port (physical or USB) for radio connection
- Stable internet connection (1 Mbps upload minimum)
Download the installer from ct7bac.com. HamMixer Server is included in the Full Bundle license.
02 First Launch & Configuration
On first launch, configure your radio serial port, audio devices, and server password. The server uses a separate settings file at %APPDATA%\HamMixerServer\config.json.
03 Connecting Your Radio
The server acts as a transparent serial tunnel. Select your COM port and baud rate. The server does not poll or parse radio commands; all protocol handling is done by the remote client.
Detailed instructions coming soon.
04 Audio Device Setup
Configure capture (radio audio output) and playback (radio audio input) devices. Note: IC-7300 USB audio is mono and will be automatically converted to stereo for streaming.
Detailed instructions coming soon.
05 Server Configuration
Set a strong password for client authentication. Optionally configure IP whitelist (CIDR ranges) for additional security. The server supports one exclusive client connection at a time.
Default Ports
- TCP 7300 — Control channel (TLS encrypted)
- UDP 7301 — Audio channel (AES-128-CTR encrypted)
06 TLS Certificates & Security
The server auto-generates a self-signed TLS certificate using Windows CryptoAPI on first launch. Certificates are renewed automatically when within 30 days of expiry (10-year validity).
Detailed instructions coming soon.
07 Port Forwarding & Network Setup
Forward TCP port 7300 and UDP port 7301 on your router to the server machine. Use Dynamic DNS if you don't have a static IP address.
Detailed instructions coming soon.
08 Client Connection
Clients (Desktop or Mobile) connect using the server's IP/hostname and password. The connection is authenticated via SHA-256 and encrypted end-to-end.
See also: Desktop Manual > Remote Operation and Mobile Manual.
09 Monitoring & Logs
The server window shows real-time client statistics, audio health indicators, and a log viewer. Auto-connect and auto-start options are available for unattended operation.
Detailed instructions coming soon.
10 Licensing & Activation
HamMixer Server requires a Full Bundle license. Go to Help > License to activate. The bundle allows 1 server + 2 client activations.