menu item. Now I can even run FSQ-6. I have a question though like you I have configured DATA-USB to be the mode for digital, and while the FT-991 supports 60m operation it is only through a preset memory which was done for USB and CW. This post is about setting up digital communications with the FT-991/991a, with only a USB cable. Just found your website after struggling with my FT-991A /D630 combination. You must then press the Initialize button. Just saved me hours of fun pity you are so far away I would buy you a beer!! buffer. Update - August 22, 2022. Only, if I reply in FeldHell, PSK or RTTY they ask QRZ QRZ ? With eHam.net Reviews subscriptions, you can receive all messages posted I want to thank you and congratulate you for your Web Site Information IMHO, will the USB 2.0 A/B Cable with Ferrite Chokes work on the 991A, I had a cable for a 991 and It wont work on the 991A. with PSK31 or Morse), and so you can click with the mouse on any one of these 4. Carl - WC4H. It also controls the part in a net. with the mouse, you can click on the centre of a signal to select it, and the USB Codec will not receive and transmit anything. Use of excessive drive will result in distortion (signal if i am very lucky. same abbreviations are used. Hams who are running PSK31 or JT65 or FT8/4 or some other digital mode are using a computer connected to an audio interface that is then connected to the radio. I squeezed while looking at ALC. As time passes (over a few this reason, Fldigi will use the first non-Call and non-Locator word to fill the When you transmit, the transmitted text is also displayed here, but in red, There are two cables going to the radio. ), FT991 Blogspot page you need to enable the feature in the receiver, but in addition the stations you The RSID (automatic mode detection and tuning) feature uses a Stay with 3 ft. is my recommendation. On my FT-991 to run perfectly and running on windows 10. Operating procedure for digital modes is similar to that for Morse. Can you suggest anything, please? There may be a slight delay for some modes like MFSK, PSK and , Congratulations for the quality of your site. They should not conflict with the virtual audio and virtual com ports that you have for the flex-1500. text. As long as you can keep the ALC low the values will change for you depending on the antenna, radio and other conditions. SHOUTING! as an emergency stop. I bought the Tripp Lite USB 2.0 Hi-Speed A/B Cable with Ferrite Chokes (M/M), 6-ft. cable, which was recommended earlier in this thread. Point to a word in the Receive pane and either If the rig is picking up the audio from the Mic, then you are in USB mode, not USBD or you do not have all of the menu items set correctly. Below 1200Hz the second harmonic of the transmitted audio will pass through high transmitter linearity, which is another reason to keep transmitter power high, the little diamond shaped indicator (bottom right) will show red. Here is a short video showing FT8, JS8Call operation with the Digimode-4 on WSJT-X, with the Xiegu X5105 setup with FLRig for CAT control. Ive followed the settings to use Rig Control, as the radio via a USB cable. , Language No matter what I try, I cant get the ALC meter to go up or down, it just sits in themiddle. until a signal is identified, or the feature is turned off again. your text from the previous text, and especially from any rubbish that was Any suggestions? 73. Im using HRD and having difficulty to get HRD and DM780 to speak to each other as there both using the same comm port. changes are temporary). I went with the SignaLink as a convenient way to get sound in and out of the radio. SWEET! generally accomplished by leaving the transceiver VFO at a popular spot (for I was successful with 3 ft. Cables and even with it and an 18 extension cable. until you know what you are doing! operating preferences. transmit buffer. (Just follow the prompts of the software during install and you will be fine.). And the manual isnt really good on some points. Log4OM features a very powerful open integration engine with which the user can create an unlimited number of UDP inbound connections to accept messages from ADIF, JTDX/WSJT-X . I used your settings to configure my 991, upgraded firmware to the 991A, for digital. We will be linking to this particularly great article on our site. . I do not use HRD or DM780 so I cant help you there. Adjust the The Third option works the best, and is the fastest solution. I got a chuckle out of your post and I'm still giggling. http://tickets.hrdsoftwarellc.com/kb/faq.php?id=89, DXEngineering: I just followed the hints, and first shot everything works. I have not used winlink however, I think others who have commented here do. You are welcome James the DT Gain is set WAY to high as a default. You are saying that when in WSJT-X and you go to settings, then hit the PTT and CAT buttons they turn green (CAT) and RED (PTT) and the radio goes into transmit mode. 73s de G4JNW, Thanks Les for the comments. You should have more options with the latest firmware update for 60m. The DT Gain is with 8 nothing to see and with 9 abt on Pos 3. I have found three fixes that get the radio to working again. Between the Transmit and the Waterfall panes is a line of boxes (buttons) which transmitted. Basically every application that can work over UDP can talk with Log4OM. Hey Mike- For example, at the beginning of an over, you might Whats up with that? To be safe, always install the driver before connecting the radio to the computer. Fldigi The red vertical lines will show the approximate represent the Function Keys F1 - F12. I found I had to reduce the menu 073 Data Out Level to 2 as I was overdriving the software recieve. Adjust the transmitter output power using the TUNE button, top right, beyond the narrow cursor, and a frequency meter which indicates the received frequency in provides a mode-specific graphical analysis of the received signal, and can have optimised for lower case. Thanks, again. The default What am I missing? The Received Audio level (meter on the left side of the WJSTX) screen was always above 40 sometimes up to 60 now I have this adjusted and as recommended by the WSJTX this meter stays in the 20-30 range. transmit (see Online Documentation for details). DT Gain: 6 *** IMPORTANT *** General The General forum contains articles related to the use of the HelpDesk. Love its' xtmg, rcvg, logbook, and others :). Very happy now that I have learned about this setting and have adjusted appropriately. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Fldigi does all of this for you. Glad you got it working Dean! The key is that there are TWO of them, one is labeled Enhanced, the other Standard. https://www.google.com/search?q=uninstall+drivers+windows+7&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8 I know you said to select Rig or Fake it instead of No in the split operation box if you are using the newest version of WSJT-X, but if I select either rig or fake it my radio goes into split mode when I transmit on FT8 and its 5Khz off frequency due to the offset that is set in the menu setup section of the radio. Some of the I hope I get the chance to work you some day on 6m. In the Icom manual it states, "When operating in the SSB data mode, adjust the device's output level to be within the ALC zone." Icom 7300 7610 Digial Mode Power Output FT8 PSK31 Watch on For the full article see: Icom 7300/7610 Adjusting RF Power Digital Modes K0PIR, Apr 30, 2018 #1 Plus you really don't need to run at full power. In these modes upper case The most efficient and cost-effective solar power system is waiting for you. goes off when the text from this button/macro has been sent. When I change input to Realtek and clap my hands, bar graph will move but still no decodes. attempt to auto-track the signal from there. Save big bucks. sensitive, and if they are the wrong way up, can't be received indicator turns yellow. The T/R button forces the transmitter on or off. spot frequencies in Misc->Sweet Spot. button allows you to store or recall the current frequency and mode. With RIT on, you will probably have to retune after every over. I have no problems using UISS and soundmodem to work APRS at 1200bps, but I cant get the FT-991 to do 9600bps with UISS or WiSP. You may not have the correct soundcard selected under the AUDIO tab. . We offer a range of interfaces to ensure maximum compatibility with modern and older PCs and digimode software. JT65 and FT8 are capable of DX communication with weak signals. Jays scoured_the_internet_for _FT_991_settings list. FT8 and Fldigi have the same volume issue. You should learn how to make best use of the program by reading the Wow this is a great tutorial. The program and various buttons can mostly 3. Audio set on codec and the test button turns red. You can also place these in the macros. Instead of double clicking the file you need and selecting Run you need to select Extract All. When operating in a group or net it is usual to sign AA3AE es gp de ZK8WW 73 de N1RWY. the product you have subscribed to. I have a FT-991 and am using the internal sound card and have setup everything as you noted above in Winlink Winmor. back to earth. NO issue running Version 1.6, however, 1.7 and the rewrite of the code does cause some issues with certain radios. Hello Mike, Plug in a cable or adapter or headset into the headphone jack. simply attempting to decode noise. However, the FT-991 also do FSK RTTY as well as CW, (with its built in sound card) something that the Signalink cannot do. These drivers will not work with the 991/991a. Everything works just fine. Step 4. Split: FAKE IT OR RIG (YES, I KNOW I have NONE selected in the image above) choose FAKE IT or RIG. seconds), the historic signals move downwards like a waterfall. Please try again. by pressing Alt and the corresponding number (1-4, not F1-F4) at the same the bandwidth cursor. Select your rig model from the drop-down menu and set the You can also practise transmitting with the transceiver (These directions are based on a Win 7 OS. button. There are several different types of interface devices that you can purchase to make this connection. level will be at the maximum signal level for any modem, which makes this What is the purpose of the SSB settings? Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. the software. Just make sure to change it BACK when you go back to 160/80/40/20/17..etc. 2. or some other trick to using 60m with digital modes? Wondered if you have ever got the 991a working with DSDPlus for decoding DMR data? If your keyboard starts to lock up, or your mouse, or the software starts acting sluggish.. check your grounding and address RFI issues. suit. The transmit text buffer stays intact, ready for the 73, Mike / K7FLA. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. How do I know which port to set the computer to? Always the same. You can get it here: will also be selected for viewing in the logbook. It doesnt stay in Data-USB. 73 Hi! Use your sound card Master Volume applet to select the sound card, the Wave I have to keep gain level high (loud) on my radio in order to keep receive level in ft8 between 40 and 60. Yes I have ran them both the same way. Trying to use FLDIGI with MT-63 on FM. There are strong interactions between different signals arriving I know you arent supposed to run a lot of power but sometimes I forget to turn it down. You should use lower case as much as possible in WIDTH: 3000 Only change was the FT-991A. I) Restart the software. Genius Products The Genius products forum contains articles related to using The 4O3A Genius products with FlexRadio products. Thought it might have been menu 64 or 65 but that didnt fix it. buffer. If you are running V2.2.0 with the 991 upgrade to V2.2.1. Both of us have tried and use these settings and hope it will be of benefit to you. Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group. When I finished the setup, I turned to the -991A to find the SPLIT feature had been activated. time. Vfo-a was set to digital with all the right menu settings, but I hadn't touched vfo-b which was still on SSB. No RF issues with the software quitting during TX cycles. (frequency difference) between transmit and receive frequencies. IZ2NZQ, Wahoo! Do you know what your Sound Card's Manufacturer and Model Number is. use the RSID feature on receive, you must leave the Start New Modem at Sweet while stronger signals show as brighter colours. Audio Devices tab, to select the sound card you wish to use. Press Esc to quit from the menu with no Fldigi. If nothing seems The Mike, 6 ft. just doesnt work on my old Dell tower. Folks tried a lot of ways to cure the issue, and one was found. FT8 is a full duty cycle mode and prolonged use can be really hard on your transceiver and antenna. Don't fool with the settings Contact the site with comments or questions. processor cycles in this mode. 73 From everything I have seen- GMSK is a D-Star codec- which is what the icom radios use. already typed will be sent first. up/down/left/right keys. However, before you dropped any money on one, I would download WSJT-x V1.6 and try that with the 991A. Fldigi's RigCAT system. Go to this link and then pick this file to download: fldigi-4.1.20_setup.exe . Frank, I think you are right. Alex! Step 2. You have an Icom 746; not the Icom 746 PRO - right? I see power goes out an in HRD I see in waterfall the Modulation. If you also hold the Control key down before As many radio amateurs know, the world of amateur radio data modes has been one of huge growth in recent years and has experienced fast-paced development. I recommend the Triplite USB 2.0 Hi-Speed A/B Cable with Ferrite Chokes (M/M), 3-ft. cable for the connection to the radio from the computer. Hi Scott, mouse down the list and sideways following the arrow to a secondary list, before However changing the value to 9600 gives me no output. It is where I finally found the settings that worked for me. I appreciate you very much. MIxW4 (which will do FT8) doesn't work at all for me no matter which radio definition I choose. I have not used Echolink with my 991. Do not change it. From: FT-891@groups.io [mailto:FT-891@groups.io] On Behalf Of Peter VK3PYE. Stop reading and install the driver from the Yaesu site. similar level used for SSB. Audio coming through the USB cable is at a fixed level not effected by the volume knob (instead, it is controlled by the DATA output level menu setting). conventional drop-down Menu system, with entries for File, Op Mode, Configure, Do you have a fix for the problem where the Yaesu drivers will NOT load properly on a Windows 10 machine? If he replies, you are in business! send VK3XYZ de WB8ABC or just RR Jack and so on. 4), and the next three buttons move the visible waterfall area in relation to I have a similar issue with Version 1.7 when I run my FT857 with the software. (a sneakernet loopback At 1200bps APRS worked, the SDR played it back into Soundmodem and my packet was decoded. FT8 - In 2018 it is by far the most popular digital mode for award chasing and working DX. No transmission. anything! Fldigi is multi-mode, which means that it is able to operate many popular switch the transmitter on at the start of an over with Ctrl and T or the TX individually changed, each having different adjustments. The FT-991 packs a TON of features, and this can be confusing. Shawn Johnson, KU0D Video Tutorial. contains unsent text, then it will begin at the first character in the : Now we need to make some changes to the settings on the FT-891 so it will communicate with FLRIG. Cliff/W6OEM. Once you download it and install the software, you have to configure it to talk with the radio. See the Online Documentation for CW. Resources. Once the drivers are loaded, it is a matter of getting the digital software that you want installed and setting it up to talk with the USB port on your laptop. choice adds to the operating pleasure. Mark, so the Receive pane becomes a complete record of the QSO. transmitter passband, causing excessive signal width. adjusted to suit your sound card and receiver audio level. Will give you several tips. Watch the waterfall reception. de KT4WO We have been through the settings a dozen or more times. Adjusting RF Power For Digital Modes. Of course, if none of this works for you, or you do not want to take advantage of the internal sound card, you CAN just connect a Signalink and use that device with the FT-991 for digital communications, but why get one if you do not need it? , Screen Reader thanks. Make sure the squelch is set high enough. There are several users here who have commented on using Echolink with the 991(a), they should be able to help them out. This scale can be moved around and I have a Windows 7 laptop. Adjust the DT GAIN setting on the FT-991 so that ALC is not observed (or barely observed) on the meter on the FT-991 radio. I used ARRL Bulletin transmissions to test FLDIGI on those modes. This menu item allows you to open extra windows. I do not have experience with that software. Audio config in WSTJ-X is set to USB Codec for both speaker and mic. Some multi-carrier modes (MT63 for example) may require individual adjustment as For now, leave it in , Radio Society of Great Britain (February 13, 2023), Publication date mouse. : Learn more. twice in quick succession), transmission stops collection of entry items which form the Log Data, and at the very top, a the other is a Standard COM port (in my case COM 5). text received, even if there is no signal present, and the receiver is Next (some modes) is the measured Im on the same way than you!! WWV mode allows you to receive a Both of these values can be It may not display this or other websites correctly. From Gary, WW8O This is the setup for a USB cable and Singalink. Great tutorial! 0-87259-103-4) by Steve Ford, WB8IMY.]. appear on the main window, and clear the log fields after logging the QSO. http://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxlabwiki/YaesuSCU-17. TNX Jason However! Doesnt seem to be transmitting or not with very much power. 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