I'm trying to decide between RemoteHams RCForb and wfview for remote operation of my IC-7300. RemoteHams server provides capability to easily remotely control a ham radio station including amplifier, antenna rotator, and switches, with RCForb client software that integrates with popular logging programs and includes a keyboard keyer and DX cluster. However, wfview works with Icom radios and allows control via computer and can expose a standard hamlib interface that many pieces of ham software use to control radios. For those who've used both systems - what are the practical differences in setup complexity, audio latency, and overall reliability? Particularly interested in experiences with digital modes integration.

I've run both extensively. wfview typically gives me under 200ms audio latency locally, and even through VPN from remote location it's under 400ms. The hamlib integration is solid for JTDX and WSJT-X. RemoteHams has better antenna rotator control but requires more port forwarding setup.

Been using RCForb for 3 years now. No additional hardware is required which kept my costs down. The integrated DX cluster is handy, and the optional ORB Control Device lets you attach PTT microphone and CW paddle if you want that tactile feel.

One thing to consider - with wfview, over long periods the latency can creep up even on local network, but restarting wfview fixes it. I haven't experienced that issue with RemoteHams. For contest work, I need absolute reliability so I stick with RCForb despite the steeper learning curve.