Ham Radio Deluxe Version 5.1 Free Verified Download May 2026

Version 5.1 was released in early 2012 by HRD Software LLC shortly after they acquired the source code from original creator Simon Brown (HB9DRV). It includes the core "Big Five" modules that made the suite famous: Ham Radio Deluxe 5.1 released! - QRZ Forums

Ham Radio Deluxe (HRD) remains one of the most comprehensive software suites for amateur radio operators. While the current version 6.x is a paid commercial product, many enthusiasts still seek out (and the subsequent v5.24.38) because it was the last official "freeware" release. Is Ham Radio Deluxe 5.1 Still Available for Free Download? ham radio deluxe version 5.1 free download

However, the original license allowed for free distribution among radio amateurs as long as no one charged for the software. You can download these versions from trusted community sites like: IW5EDI’s HRD Download Page K3RRR's Free HRD Archive M0MCX’s Ham Radio Deluxe Download Key Features of Version 5.1 Version 5

Yes, you can still find version 5.1 and the final free version, 5.24.38, through community archives. The official developers, HRD Software LLC, removed these legacy files from their primary servers in September 2013 to focus on the supported 6.x commercial version. While the current version 6