CQ100

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CQ100 is a program for use exclusively by licenced radio amateurs and is a simple and effective
way to keep in touch with hams all over the globe 24 hours a day without any propagation.
If you are interested you can download a 3 month free trial if you follow this link
I have already heard many CQ calls through the CQ100 virtual radio and I will be listening out
for you all, and monitoring all the other bands at the same time on my real rigs!
73 C u agn
Simon

Comments

John said…
Is there anyone out there that knows if there is a copy of CQ 100 that will work with a Millenium Edition Windows operating system?
7:24 pm
BSIM KI6DGJ said…
for the Love of God and all that decent please upgrade to Xp or above.
2:00 am
MØYKS Simon said…
As far as I am aware:

System Requirements:
CQ100 requires Windows 2000, XP, VISTA or Windows 7 with sound card, microphone and speakers (or headset).
A reliable internet connection is required with a speed of at least 33.6k dialup.

like KI6DGJ said an upgrade is the best way to go. Good luck
10:18 am
Unknown said…
Are there any plans to bring CQ100 to the iMac?
6:32 pm
Unknown said…
Are there any plans to bring CQ100 to the iMac?
6:33 pm
MØYKS Simon said…
Hi Scott I don't believe it is available at the moment. Have you tried echolink on your iMac, that would work.
10:29 pm
Unknown said…
Ipads are so popular. I can't understand why cq 100 does not do an Ipad App.
12:37 am
MØYKS Simon said…
Lets hope that the future apps might include more amateur radio content for all operating systems and devices. 73 thanks for all of the comments.
8:21 pm
Unknown said…
It is the best $39..00 you will ever spend. Have fun right out of the box. License requirement a great thing. I haven't encountered any schlubs on the air. Twenty four hour a day enjoyment. Great for you night owels.
5:56 am
Unknown said…
Cq100 was a good alternative for those that could not put up an antenna.

I say (WAS) because now people are being banned from the program for not conforming to the goose-stepping frequency police that have Doug's ear!

It seems they wait until you renew your subscription, then a couple of days later you receive an error saying your account has been De-activated. They give you no reason this has happened and they will never answer an email. In other words, they have your money and you are gone with no recourse!

I know this is true because it happened to me after being a member for several years and to several people I know!

So do yourself a favor and stay away from this RIP-OFF!!!

Hamsphire is a good alternative!
4:33 pm
BillyG said…
CQ-100 works fine with Windows 10. You can't beat the price either. However, I would gladly pay $100 for it if the author would please port it over to the Apple iPad. I think he's missing a golden opportunity here.
5:41 pm
Anonymous said…
Peter asks:
Will CQ100 work with Mac Mini OS X 10.11.6? Do I have to go to ECHOLINK?
8:35 pm
MØYKS Simon said…
It looks like it's windows only if you follow the link to the CQ100 download site.
8:16 pm
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