Change the TCI port¶
The TCI server listens on a configurable port. Change the port when the default conflicts with another application or when your logging or digital-mode software requires a specific port number.
Before you start¶
- AetherSDR must be connected to the radio. The TCI applet requires an active radio connection.
- Open the TCI applet by clicking the TCI tray button on the right sidebar if it is not already visible.
Steps¶
- In the TCI applet, locate the Port field next to the "Port:" label at the bottom of the applet.
- Click the Port field and type the new port number. Valid values are 1024–65535. The default is
50001. Values outside this range snap back to50001. - Press Enter or move focus away from the field to confirm. The value is saved to
TciPort. - If the server is currently running (Enable is checked), AetherSDR stops the server and restarts it on the new port automatically. No additional action is required.
- If the server is not running, click Enable to start it on the new port.
What each control does¶
| Control | Default | Valid range |
|---|---|---|
| Port field | 50001 |
1024–65535 |
| Enable | Off | On / Off |
| Server status indicator | (stopped) |
(stopped), :<port> (N clients), (port in use) |
| ## Tips |
- If you change the port while the server is enabled, the restart is immediate. Connected clients will be disconnected and must reconnect to the new port.
- If the status shows
(port in use)after clicking Enable, choose a different port number and try again.
Troubleshooting¶
- Status shows
(port in use)after enabling — Another application is already bound to that port. Enter a different port number in the Port field and click Enable again. - Port field reverts to
50001— The value entered was outside the 1024–65535 range. Enter a value within the valid range.