Developer’s Notes

Major update!

4/14/26 — I’ve now completed a rewrite in C++. This version remains unsigned while I try to get my Microsoft Azure account sorted out. Unfortunately, all I can do is wait because I’m not willing to spend $100/month for access to a human. The C++ version is similar to the Python version although there are minor differences. Installation should be easier because nearly all virus scanners pass it. Windows may show a SmartScreen warning when running these programs. This is because the software is newly released, not codesigned, and hasn’t yet built reputation with Microsoft. Click ‘More info’ then ‘Run anyway’ to proceed. The software is safe — you can verify this on VirusTotal: [links to your 0/72 and 1/72 results]. For reference here are the hashes and output from Virus Scanner:

Release 2.0.9.0
ca6b244aef41fda2e5c1aca510537234cb79887c734bb64acd7ba93bc43266c3 — 0/72
RigExecutivePlus.exe
8a7dd0e9aea95254de3d220813b641b88de926ef180efcd73624fa5a0e607fd0 — 1/71
RadioServerPlus.exe

The one hit for RadioServerPlus from VirusTotal is due to BKav Pro, a Vietnamese company. It’s likely because it accesses COM ports.

Update on codesigning issues

4/7/26 — I’m still waiting for resolution by Microsoft Azure about my codesigning problem. I’ve got a minor update waiting but I don’t want to run them through Virustotal until I again have a valid certificate. You’re welcome to download the current version but be warned that many AV scanners complain about it. Once the certificate issue is resolved I’ll start submitting signed binaries to major AV vendors to get them cleared. I’ll then release an updated version.

Virus scanners

4/3/26 — People are still having issues with antivirus software. The installer and binaries are now digitally signed which helps somewhat. But, from what I understand it will just take time for all the various scanners to recognize that rigexecutive is not malware. There are suggestions in the user manual on how to deal with some scanners, but I suggest asking your favorite AI about your particular one. I also use virustotal (https://www.virustotal.com/gui/home/upload) when I have questions. Some of their agents still flag my software but many fewer than before. Please have patience. I’ve done about all I can until users start telling me exactly which scanner is blocking them.

Finally, a signed version! V2.0.8-Beta

Yaesu Port configuration

A user reminded me that when configuring the radio CAT port and using the Yaesu Enhanced driver be certain to set flow control to None.

First try at signing

I used Microsoft’s self-signing app on both the installer and the individual .exe files. You will still get warnings but perhaps installation will be a bit easier.