Now you can discover how these powerful dynamos work. He may to use something like the IC-7100 for the radio in WSJT-X. However, the FT-991 also do FSK RTTY as well as CW, (with its built in sound card) something that the Signalink cannot do. When the button is The screen shot for Radio Settings shows Serial Port #4 is the enhanced port as well as the text below. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Once that is done, then move forward to the next step. I have since found there are multiple methods for getting WSJT-X and a 991a communicating but it was great to a have a working starting point. What am I missing? I have tried the Buxcom, the West Mountain Radio (The M8, yeah.. a while ago!) DT Gain: 6 *** IMPORTANT *** Like WinWarbler, Fldigi doesn't have a visible RF Power slider. collection of entry items which form the Log Data, and at the very top, a Next (some modes) is the measured Below are some OLDER screen shots. Are you in USB or USB-D? Hope to work you soon. ^^^ What Bob, W9BU said And keep it in Upper Sideband (USB) regardless of frequency or band. Running outdated versions will lack features and in some cases not allow you to work stations running the new software. You are welcome James the DT Gain is set WAY to high as a default. Take control of your Flex 6000 series radio's slice receivers with Slice Master 6000. 071 DATA PTT SELECT = RTS CQRLOG listens to the WSJT-X UDP port, and will automatically log a QSO when WSJT-X does, you just need to enable "remote for WSJT-X" in CQRLOG and "Accept UDP requests" in WSJT-X. 3) Check you settings to see if you see both COM 4 and COM3/5 as the pair that show up when you connect the 991A. If you are running V2.2.0 with the 991 upgrade to V2.2.1. I have been told that in Win 8 and W10, you do NOT have to install the drivers first, but I think it is good practice to install the drivers before connecting the radio. thank you my friend, very good information, de yg3dzu. with the mouse, you can click on the centre of a signal to select it, and the WC1N For some reason I have the same issue using Imac & WSJT after changing all menu item, rebooting etc. Hey Les, Have fun! Com 4/5 or COM 8/9.. whatever your computer assigned them to. This is done by watching the DT GAIN setting on the front panel of your FT-991 and monitoring the ALC screen (switch from PO or SWR to ALC). Barrett W0ASB, Hello Jason With all the updates to the software, it is best to just get the latest release when it is available. WSJT-X SETTINGS: Opening the Settings dialog. I am still trying to understand the function and purpose of these menu items: 064 OTHER DISP (SSB) = 1500 Hz That is a good question Chuck. Set the TX level (on the far right side of the software) to the top of the scale. Having headphones plugged in makes no difference. The transmitter goes off when the text from this button/macro has been https://www.google.com/search?q=uninstall+drivers+windows+7&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8 contains unsent text, then it will begin at the first character in the FUNKAMATEUR and CQ Communications; or the ARRL's HF Digital Handbook (ISBN It's very sensitive and anything more than 100W transceiver power is highly discouraged. What Data Modem are you using; SignalLink, RigBlaster, etc.? This new audio option should populate automatically in the drop down for the input and output option, now that you connected the radio to the computer. right-clicking, Fldigi will first decode all of its buffered audio at that : I can validate that my FT-991 with fldigi and WSJT-X both are stable and solid. 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. 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. The volume slider will impact the drive levels that you need to work these modes. No external device required. Search Google for RigCat IC-7610 or What ever rig you need. double-left-click or hold a Shift key down and left-click. Several special keyboard controls are provided to make operating easier. signals to tune it in, receive it, and if the opportunity allows, reply to the The transmitter comes on, sends the text from this button/macro, and radio. is not very important, provided you see blue noise. The true story of IBM and the personal computer - a breathtaking technological adventure fraught with corporate perils and groundbreaking innovation. Some say it is the same sound card that is in the Yaesu SCU-17, Yaesus equivalent of the Signalink device. Unable to add item to List. Where underscored characters are shown in the keys during a QSO. Sorry for my english. Same antenna, same ladderline, same tuner, same coax, everything. Happy it will help. I try now with FeldHell a Russia Station.but until now he ask QRZ? Use these yellow marks to rig. Having said that.. the usb cable IS important. Performance will be degraded if the level I was thinking that there is any problem with my linux set up but after reading your message Im not feeling alone also. high, the little diamond shaped indicator (bottom right) will show red. Audio set on codec and the test button turns red. I edited the text for clarity. The transmitter clicks on and the red light turns on. So, the FT-991 has a built in sound card. The computer acts as modem (modulator - demodulator), as well as Hello Jack, I do not have experience with that software. Version may be too long for your particular chip set in the PC. When using this program, as with most other digital modes programs, tuning is Yes, this is the first set of Recently I've gotten back into the HF digital modes. 6. Hamlib, it may still be possible to control it via Use the menu Configure->Operator item to set the operator name, callsign, The latter will also move the . affect RSID reception). Other cables do not have the ferrite or may not have the shielding that you need to have within the cable. There are several different types of interface devices that you can purchase to make this connection. exit the program by clicking on the X in the top right corner of the window, Hamlib does not yet have the Xiegu G90 but the Icom 7100 is used by some and seems to be fairly compatible for CAT control for WSJT-X purposes. N3FLL, Frank and K3EUI, Barry, and NY3J Ron are sponsoring a. If you have more than one sound card, use the menu Configure->Sound Card, Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. The computer sees the enhanced port, but not the rig. Split mode with RIG means your radio will use both VFOs, one for TX on for RX and you will see your frequency change on the radio between each mode. Not all the modes are widely used, so choose a mode which (a) maximises your The unit did work one time and I made a contact on 17m. Advice? processor cycles in this mode. something useful, such as your call and locator. From reading other post on the web It looks like I needed to install Sound modem software and the proper settings to work out the TNC so Im lost again. RF floating around and poorly made cables has made some connections intermittent and or drivers would not load. Step 3. Some Function Key Macro buttons have graphic symbols on them which imply , Word Wise The Super-Wizards: Save BIG Utility Dollars! Any ideas? stop. If you are running into issues with increased power, this is a grounding or stray RF issue. Likewise, a text string may be both a valid callsign and a valid I have never heard of such a situation. Lower the software gain (looks like/is a volume control slider near the bottom-right of the main window. The software tuning still operates, but because document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); try to connect the 991 you will see a hamlib error when you try to do the CAT connection. This is the Controls group. The next two Shawn Johnson, KU0D Video Tutorial. Resources. N3FJP logbook, Winlink, VARA FM, except FLDIGI. Output needs to be quiet, otherwise the s/w sees a busy channel. At the very bottom line of the Fldigi window is a row of useful information. operation using a PC (Personal Computer). The mouse must click in here I can never seem to get Winlink working on my rig. 1200, transmits and modem sounds heard; 9600, transmitting, but carrier only. There might be a question in the comments about it, where you could email the author. This project involves a management team of volunteers who each take a topic of interest and manage it with passion. MANY errors that show up with software crashing or Hamlib pop up errors, or folks crashing software when on 40m or high power on 20m are due to the cheap USB cables without shielding out there. Just stop reading now. As you move the DT Gain setting back up (higher), you will see your power level increase as well as ALC levels. Lack of grounding and RFI issues are quick to present themselves when using digital modes. radiotoday guide to HF data on FT8 & PSK: using WSJT-X and Fldigi Kindle Edition by Rob Walker (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 57 ratings Kindle $9.99 Read with Our Free App Many radio amateurs who are finding the bands quiet are now turning to HF data on FT8 and PSK and finding lots of activity when using the weak signal modes offered by WSJT-X. Over 35w or so, the radio will begin to transmit for a second or two and then the program will lock up, lose CAT, and radio will be stuck in transmit until I physically disable it. Macro button (or F2) when you are ready. The information in These drivers will not work with the 991/991a. Read it again program will automatically retune to drifting signals. So, UPDATE the software when the new versions are out. continuously updated with the current GMT time. These are the MENU settings that I changed from the default values. learn. The receiver passband is analysed and displayed with lower frequencies Ive tried to translate the information to my MixW setup and not having much luck. But setting 079 to 9600 yields no modulation. If so, you have noise in the environment getting picked up by the transceiver, perhaps a noisy power supply or wall wart or PoE adaptor or LAN/WiFi equipment etc in the area. Waterfall pane is another line of boxes (buttons), which provide various control Each of the modems can be individually set up from the Configure->Modems Thanks. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Thanks for taking a look at this for me. TNX Jason , Ill try more. I would look at Digipan (very old but works well..) or for something more modern, FLDIGI. This ALSO happens more often if I quickly abort a TX cycle with the [halt TX] within the first 1-2 seconds of the TX period. The line of buttons under the waterfall is used to control the program (as David I am having the opposite issue. F12, you'll notice the buttons are grouped in patterns four to a group, just as Setting up a USB connected station is pretty straightforward, but operating wirelessly, with the exception of your antenna, takes a little more preparation, and maybe the purchase of some additional Icom software, namely the RS-BA1 . Triplite USB 2.0 Hi-Speed A/B Cable with Ferrite Chokes (M/M), 3-ft. http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/wsjtx.html. http://blogzs1jen.dyndns.org:83/wsjt-x-config-for-ft-991/#comment-758, FT991/991A with N1MM. More later today 73, Dave K4EET, https://www.icomamerica.com/en/downloads/default.aspx?Category=352, https://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/wsjtx.html, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prosigns_for_Morse_code, https://www.eham.net/ehamforum/smf/index.php?topic=102495.0, https://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-5-1-Chm=232771329837&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851, Looking for interesting non-trunked analog and digital frequencies to monitor in and around Macomb Twp, MI. You DID do that before you got to this point yes? Follow the steps below and do them in order It works well with my FT-991A thanks also to the info on this page of N1RWY. suit. I got a tripp lite cable with the chokes but when I tx it disconnects. This is where the text from decoded incoming signals is displayed, in black 73! I will then check for.ex PSK and see wether I am on screen on a WEB SDR eg Twente, (I also read the english manual unfortunally is as bad as the german.). Wanted to share it here. The transmitter clicks on and the red light turns on. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? There may be a slight delay for some modes like MFSK, PSK and It is generally not possible to distinguish between Operator and QTH names. I actually use the FT-991a but they are almost identical and your instructions made it easy. difficult to tune in, and often poorer reception) and a very broad signal. position moves the cursor back to the character following the last one configuration. until a signal is identified, or the feature is turned off again. The link you want is the one. Im coming from a Kenwood world and things are just different enough to not be able to figure some stuff out. little yellow hint box appear which tells you what each button does. SignaLink Support SignaLinkSupport See our SignaLink USB Product Guideto find the part numbers that you need for your radio or give our Sales Staff a call at (800) 822-9722 (Mon - Fri, 9AM - 5PM PST). I use USB or LSB mode - not data. Modern Data Modes: A guide to using WSJT-X, JTDX, Fldigi, FT8, FT4, PSK, JS8, VarAC and other modes. Both devices are recognised by the kernel so you need to look in /var/log/messages to see where it ended up being mounted. tuning. Thanks Karlos! I was actually talking about you the other day and your woes with the 991. I used ARRL Bulletin transmissions to test FLDIGI on those modes. http://www.g4ifb.com/FT8_Hinson_tips_for_HF_DXers.pdf. And how can I do a factory reset? Why would I want to operate FT8? always so easy! I've used FLDIGI for many years, and it's always worked great. . You can also practise transmitting with the transceiver In these modes upper case A narrow (CW) filter in the rig is no help in this regard, as it is only used Once you are done with the [RADIO] tab, click on [AUDIO]. Ensure you have the correct input/output device selected in the AUDIO menu, it should be USB AUDIO CODEC not anything else. such as easy tuning of signals and prearranged messages. There are two further controls in the bottom right corner of the program, to the As the text is transmitted, the text colour changes from Does the same approach work for the FTdx1200 with a USB to RS-232 cable only ? bands, specifically chat modes, those used to have a regular conversation in a Press Ctrl and R to insert the ^r command in the transmit buffer at the Erich, The other thing to pay attention to is the volume slider on your PC. his callsign into the log data (right click, select Call) and press the ANS You make the query by either clicking on the globe button, or Finally got the Standard Comm port to work. use the RSID feature on receive, you must leave the Start New Modem at Sweet 068 DATA HCUT FREQ = OFF 033 CAT ENABLE As I cant get it to transmit, RF is not a problem at this stage. : The IBM PC from an Acorn to a Renegade. For best No USB to Serial converter needed, so additional interface boxes just a USB cable (*Note, see farther down in the post as to which cable you want to purchase. The problem is that if you tick Split mode which you say needs to be on, then if you select Fake it, it will not work as says it has to be in Simplex Mode, even if you se,ect that it comes up with connection errors, if you select Rig then in USB Data mode it just will not TX, it shows its transmitting but no RF comes out. Thank you for the comments! With RIT on, you will probably have to retune after every over. Without success. Hello, you need to setup to Direct -FM in the setup MODE. When using lower frequency tones, adjust the transmitter and audio level with 4. You are using Data / so that is an appropriate setting. . Keep at it and you'll be an expert in no time. With 50 watts you can "work the world" while keeping your radio reasonably cool and not interfering with adjacent users. Thanks for asking! computer, digital modes can offer performance that cannot be achieved using Morse operation is slightly different. where the red (previously sent) There was a problem loading your book clubs. Jay. will chase each other across the band. Set radio to ' FTDX-10 '. Although these Notice that the buttons also turn the transmitter on and off as The red vertical lines will show the approximate menu selection is also provided. order that the other station's callsign can appear when these keys are used, you For Plug in ft-991a Way to go!! SHOUTING! Thank you for the nice comments. Get a quality cable and be done with it. With a USB to RS-232 it should work if the rs232 adapter can decipher the port replication split of the standard/enhanced com port. : i am using a 11 MBA i7. The Store are wishing to tune in need to have this feature enabled on transmission. transmitted when the text you type does not keep up with the typing speed of In most other modes, excessive use of upper case is considered impolite, like Assuming you are using the data jack for the connection? It all works like a charm! programs also offer this RSID feature as an option. requirements and permissions relevant to your operating licence. Doing the test in the configuration screen I can test rig control and get a green light, if I push the PTT test it lights red and the radio goes to test mode. When I change input to Realtek and clap my hands, bar graph will move but still no decodes. , Enhanced typesetting Greetings Merle, At the bottom of the list are two modes which aren't modes at all, and do not No problems or issues with the Linux version. The software will follow your frequency, (and band provided you are in the limits of an Amateur band) and mode. When in use, the button turns yellow and no text reception is possible Below is the fix. as you wish, and then a button labelled 1. I was able to send an email using winlink in HF but I want to hit a UHF connection. again pressed, AFC is off, and the tuning will stay where you leave it. Audio config in WSTJ-X is set to USB Codec for both speaker and mic. Do you please have any solution? Are there different settings for the DXpedition Mode? This menu item allows you to open extra windows. in the Hamlib tab. Split: FAKE IT OR RIG (YES, I KNOW I have NONE selected in the image above) choose FAKE IT or RIG. (where the red marks are). Tell us about DT Gain. I had this workingnow, not so much. You will need to install the Yaesu virtual com port drivers to get your 991a to talk with the wsjt-x software. I want to thank you and congratulate you for your Web Site Information Poll interval: 1 second Full transmit and receive interfacing between your PC and transceiver to allow you to operate AFSK digital modes such as PSK31, FT8, JT9, JT65 and many more. JavaScript is disabled. Where more are offered, drag the Genius Products The Genius products forum contains articles related to using The 4O3A Genius products with FlexRadio products. The Vol Slider for Output was on 90% now changed to 50% to be printing, the first thing to do is check the Squelch! the software. standard time signal so the beeps it transmits can be used for sound card I threw the Tripp lite cable in the drawer! Ham radio, hiking, coffee, and other tech talk. SET UP for the FT-991 using the internal sound card Set my 991A following your advice and it works a treat, you should write another one about C4FM as the more people i speak to complain about the reception sounds muffled on the 991 and i agree. 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