I'm pleased to announce that CommCat 3.4 is now ready for download. Click here to download this free update from the CommCat web site.

Download the update to a convenient location, then double-click the package icon to start the install. If you are using Vista, right-click the install package icon after downloading and choose 'Run as Administrator'.

Below is a list of the changes and additions. You will notice right away that the settings windows have been redone in a more modern format. This new format will make it easier to add new features and settings in the future.

New features for CommCatLive users are at the bottom of the list. These features require significant web server resources. For example, you can get DX spots from the MyQSX site rather than by connecting to DX Summit. The FCC Amateur Database is also accessible on the MyQSX site through CommCatLive.

Ange, W8ERN, and Chuck, N6OJ, have been a big help during the beta test of 3.4. Thank you!



1. DX Spot Manager
  • Drag DX Alert popup to any position on the desktop where it will remain
  • Click DX Alert popup to bring CommCat forward if hidden by other windows
  • Added enable to turn spot dupe checking function on/off
  • Use Ctrl+Z to return to previous spot
  • Turn off underlines indicating hyperlink to dx and spotter calls
2. Settings
  • Major redesign of settings windows
  • Added fields for CQ Zone, ITU Zone, and continent
  • Added SSID to Telnet settings
3. MixW Interface
  • Improved transfer of logging info to CommCat
  • Winkey now reinitialized when returning from MixW
4. Radio/Ant
  • Added support for new style M2 rotor control
  • Fixed Ham Radio Deluxe startup issues on Radios B-D
  • Improved control of Flex Radio.
5. CommCatLive
  • Radio dial spot display added to Live window.
  • Worked/Confirmed Rule Condition added option to test for spots mentioned in ARRL DX report.
  • Latest spots and DX news included on Instant Web Page.
  • Added DX cluster to MyQSX.net to supply spots to CommCat
  • You can now send spots, including long comment, to MyQSX.net DX Cluster
  • Change the MyQSX comment from the Live window
  • Display only Active stations in the Live window
  • Test Site added to CommCatLive test window
  • 'Wavosaur' audio editor option added to Audio settings