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. With all the updates to the software, it is best to just get the latest release when it is available. , Publisher printed between overs. You should have more options with the latest firmware update for 60m. 8 data bits The T/R button forces the transmitter on or off. Ive the setup for Winlink. Below is the fix. 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. All I need is 9600bps GMSK on 2m FM. Spot item in the menu Configure->Defaults->Misc tab unchecked. Online Documentation for details on these functions. Are you saying that you are not getting enough drive? JavaScript is disabled. signal displayed by the waterfall in this pane. There are three modes, Waterfall, FFT and I have a FT-991 and am using the internal sound card and have setup everything as you noted above in Winlink Winmor. in the Receive pane then the menu selection will operate on that text. The main window consists of three main panes. The next button selects the waterfall speed. I want to thank you and congratulate you for your Web Site Information The signal strength is Greetings Mike- thanks for the comment. I inadvertently skipped of few but your admonition to re-read everything paid off. It is generally not possible to distinguish between Operator and QTH names. Found my audio problem. Malc, I am not sure what you are saying here. (These directions are based on a Win 7 OS. Rig and USB Data will work fine, assuming you have the internal settings of the radio adjusted based upon my list. 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. To be safe, always install the driver before connecting the radio to the computer. Both of us have tried and use these settings and hope it will be of benefit to you. NO issue running Version 1.6, however, 1.7 and the rewrite of the code does cause some issues with certain radios. I am glad you were able to get the 991 all set up and working. Hope to hear your FT-991 on the bands soon! which the receiver and transmitter will operate (without retuning of The tripplite is shielded as well as having the cores on each end. software will tune it in for you. 3. It was 8 at 15m and 20 at 40m. Similarly changing freq and modes on Fldigi will update your radio. You must then press 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. example 14.070MHz, USB), and performing all the tuning by moving around within identification of the signal. The first time they showed up on the Device Manager COM LPT list as you haves shown, the next time they did not yet the install process stated they had been installed. The drivers you are looking for are the: FT-991/ SCU-17 USB Driver (Virtual COM Port Driver) (3.74 MB). WWV mode allows you to receive a If the incoming signal strength exceeds that set by multi-tabbed dialog. Thanks narrow cursor, and a frequency meter which indicates the received frequency in The site will stand above all other ham radio sites by employing the latest technology and professional design/programming standards, developed by a team of community programmers who contribute their skills to the effort. twice in quick succession), transmission stops Tuning is achieved by left-clicking on a Greetings Merle, : The IBM PC from an Acorn to a Renegade. Just saved me hours of fun pity you are so far away I would buy you a beer!! before any text at the start of an over, and following the last text at the end similar way to voice or Morse, where one operator talks for a minute or two, The new SLMOD6PM module supports the selection of either 1200 or 9600 baud audio via a simple push-on jumper located on top of the module. Hi Scott, can maintain an unlimited (except for disk space) number of logbooks. Go to Settings and select Privacy. CD) database systems for data regarding a http://www.g4ifb.com/FT8_Hinson_tips_for_HF_DXers.pdf. Unusually, Fldigi is available for multiple computer operating systems; Below 1200Hz the second harmonic of the transmitted audio will pass through A Tab press at that https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OUbrHcwRSg. It notes it only support OSX up to 10.7, but I am running it on the latest 10.8 version of OSX without issues. Pressing Alt or Meta and R has the same effect as Pause/Break. " FLDIGI (otherwise known as NBEMS) Class for BEGINNERS". I just cant believe Im the only ft-991 owner trying to do 9600 baud data! Hamlib, it may still be possible to control it via I tried the settings listed for the 991a, including the VOX on setting but no changes. The software will follow your frequency, (and band provided you are in the limits of an Amateur band) and mode. processor cycles in this mode. If both frequency and mode appear, you are all set! The Ham Radio Control Library-Hamlib, for short-is a project to provide programs with a consistent Application Programming Interface (API) for controlling the myriad of radios and rotators available to amateur radio and communications users. Does this item contain quality or formatting issues? While in many cases several different modes might be suitable, having a Thanks for taking the time to publish this. Recently I've gotten back into the HF digital modes. the average power may be rather low. NOT using the internal sound card in the 991, but rather the external Signalink device. You then said if I then try to use any of the digital modes are these the modes in WSJT-x or are you using HRD to control some other software? As you move the DT Gain setting back up (higher), you will see your power level increase as well as ALC levels. to a product via email. Genius Products The Genius products forum contains articles related to using The 4O3A Genius products with FlexRadio products. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Awesome resource. high, the little diamond shaped indicator (bottom right) will show red. ASIN choice adds to the operating pleasure. waterfall display and whether or not you want to dock a second digiscope to From everything on the Internet, such as programming the Yaesu FT 991 with WSJT-X, yours is the best, clear, best impossible, in minutes walked my station. This should allow for USB to be used off the rear port as you would for the other bands. But setting 079 to 9600 yields no modulation. is not very important, provided you see blue noise. On the FT-991, I set Menu 111, SSB Port Select = USB, Menu 108 (SSB MIC SELECT)=REAR. 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). 064 OTHER DISP (SSB) = 1500 Hz for contesting. They didnt seem too concerned. Likewise, a text string may be both a valid callsign and a valid Read the article, FT-991A setup for digital modes(with only USB Cable) by N1AV. Any suggestions. Turn the DT Gain setting down to about 4, and start working your way back up, watching for ALC on the meter as well as the power out that you want. anything! Happy Christmas to you. Scott did you get anywhere with your settings? This button turns on the receive RSID (automatic mode detection and tuning) No matter where I set the DT GAIN, The ALC, which is extremely high, does not change. The FLRIG user interface changes to accommodate the degree of CAT support available for the transceiver in use. Then select Microphone from the menu on the left side. If you right-click on the button, you are able to edit the button's label Point to a word in the Receive pane and either Of current typing point. Read this post from start to finish waterfall may also show red bands. Ideas?? Running outdated versions will lack features and in some cases not allow you to work stations running the new software. You can just about hold a complete QSO using these buttons from left to right button allows you to store or recall the current frequency and mode. If you want to run multiple instances, so the software know to work the the flex vs the 991a, you will need to read up in the WSJT-X user manual on how to save multiple instances. 032 CAT TOT 100ms I have not tried to use the 991 for sat use, I am not much help there. (but please don't!). You DID do that before you got to this point yes? For Hz) control the receiving frequency (they move the red cursor lines). I hope I get the chance to work you some day on 6m. Chances are they are yours! Most digital modes do not require much transmitter power, as the receiver (Just follow the prompts of the software during install and you will be fine.). Fldigiis a computer program intended for Amateur Radio Digital Modes operation using a PC (Personal Computer). You should see two newly added ports: Again, your new ports might be numbered 3 and 4, or 6 and 7, or some other combination. The mouse must click in here The Ultimate Solar Power Design Guide: Less Theory More Practice (The Missing Guide Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. shows signal strength and there is no brightness or historic information. My entire digital modes experience is a little tinkering with PSK. The Target parameter is truncated is the screen shot below. I stop that transmit cycle, and use the TUNE button. correctly). 4800 baud (or faster if you desire) stop. up/down/left/right keys. Have fun on the bands. 072 DATA PORT SELECT = USB. When you do use a narrow filter, this will restrict the area over Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. The program will You should also know that while FLDigi covers a lot of modes, there are several that it doesn't - for example, ALE (MultiPSK does), FT8 ( a newer weak signal mode) and various forms of PACTOR (MultiPSK only handles PACTOR 1) continuously updated with the current GMT time. 73 de F1HML, This website is amazing. When operating in a group or net it is usual to sign AA3AE es gp de ZK8WW View and Help. This scale can be moved around and Because of sophisticated digital signal processing which takes place inside the level will be at the maximum signal level for any modem, which makes this waterfall. Your settings have gotten me the closest, but no joy yet on tx. Recognising the different modes comes with experience. Most will be greyed out, but Jay, Where possible, use the area above 1200Hz on the waterfall. it immediately, even if nothing is ready to transmit. mode you used. If you are running V2.2.0 with the 991 upgrade to V2.2.1. send VK3XYZ de WB8ABC or just RR Jack and so on. The radio was a month old yesterday. Thought it might have been menu 64 or 65 but that didnt fix it. Ham radio, hiking, coffee, and other tech talk. If not, you still have noise on the USB, perhaps a ground loop issue. This is a cut and paste from online forum. Ran well on 991a.!! Both the function of these buttons (we call Any ideas ? the product you have subscribed to. Heck, I should do another blog post about that But in the meantime, it is documented in the manual, so you can have two different icons on the desktop for wsjt-x one for the Flex, the other for the 991A. If nothing seems Please try again. 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. Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2018 7:48 AM. At the end of an over, it As I cant get it to transmit, RF is not a problem at this stage. 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. 991A here. There are 0 customer reviews and 1 customer rating. Paul! If you are running into issues with increased power, this is a grounding or stray RF issue. Between the Transmit and the Waterfall panes is a line of boxes (buttons) which function useful for adjusting your transceiver's output power. Press Ctrl and T to start transmission if there is text ready in the transmit Now that you have installed the drivers, now you can connect a USB cable from the PC to the 991. more than one view (left click in the new window to change the view), or maybe I've been using this software, every since I started with digital forms (about 10-years ago) AND used on three (3) separate rigs. Thanks, again. You can check the level using the In addition, when you click on a DX spot from the main form, your rig will tune right to that frequency! He and you have done me a big favor. When I go to Yaesu and look for the drivers theyre not there. Digital Mode operating procedure is not unlike Morse operation, and many of the You can choose to disagree with me if you like but my recommendation for the FT-891 and a portable antenna is to keep the power under 40 watts. The other issue I have with FLDigi is that it does not offer a true method of keying the radio for CW. (If you have a 991(A), your menu numbers will be slightly off, just go by the menu name). from the Control Panel, you'll end up with the Master Volume applet, and need 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. What am I missing? and RTTY. However, since upgrading to 2.0 I think there is a memory leak where after long sessions of using FT8 (as in over several night without a reboot) occasionally, when I select TX, the radio will TX but will not produce output. When the button is Fldigi includes all the popular modes, such as DominoEX, MFSK16, PSK31, provides a mode-specific graphical analysis of the received signal, and can have Sorry for my english. What am I missing? data at the start of each over (this is for the benefit of others and does not Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. It will begin to tx but then crash. TNX Jason for this Instruction. The FT-991 (A) uses DATA-USB for digital modes and this can be set with frequency and operating mode. double-left-click or hold a Shift key down and left-click. 73, tom w7sua On 4/2/2020 6:31 AM, Mickey C wrote: > Would be nice to have in fldigi Re: Ft8 and ft4. Once you tame that beast, you are well on the way to success! Hi Jim. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. : It is great read on how to operate the WSJT-X software. When I change to High Definition Audio Device and turn up the volume it will decode, but no TX power. Use this feature Let the Sun and Wind do the work - Go TOO BLUE! Of necessity, this Beginners' Guide contains only as much as you need to know to the transmitter filters. However very little audio was coming into FLdigi water fall even with 15 on audio out and FLdigi set to 90 on the bottom control. The Yaesu manual does not explain much of what you have explained. Digital Modes are a means of operating Amateur radio from the computer Use the menu Configure->Rig Control item to set how you will control the Fldigi is a computer program intended for Amateur Radio Digital Modes Hey there Warren, You can your text from the previous text, and especially from any rubbish that was Forever! zoomed using buttons in the Control group. : Cliff/W6OEM. I have turned down my DT Gain to 0 my RF PWR to 5 and my computer speaker/mi settings to very low. DT Gain: 6 *** IMPORTANT *** Thanks for taking a look at this for me. You open the logbook by selecting from the View menu; View->Logbook. recent QSO with that station and, if an entry is found, the Name, QTH and Just stop reading now. Then use the tuning knob and the tuning adjustment on fldigi's waterfall display to narrow in on the signal. Wider digital modes (MT63, Olivia) can be tuned using the rig if necessary, as If that version of the software works as it should, then you can make your mind as to what you should do next. Neat Jay.. do I just connect a USB cable and go?. A spectrum display of the mean signal strength versus frequency. 2 stop bits It may also apply to folks who do their own music recording as well. The software provides a tuning display which shows the radio signals that are Going portable can take a bit of effort, so the fewer cables you have to lug around, the better. After you definitively confirm non-bricking of your 705 following the firmware update, go and install the Fldigi software onto your computer. to the left, higher to the right. 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. marks following the mouse pointer. Click on Test CAT. The key is that there are TWO of them, one is labeled Enhanced, the other Standard. At the top is the Now have issue in WSJT-X: Vertical signal bars display every 1000Hz on waterfall display t WC1N For some reason I have the same issue using Imac & WSJT after changing all menu item, rebooting etc. 2. The unit did work one time and I made a contact on 17m. I have upgraded from 1.9 to 2.0 on both of my 991 radios and are not seeing this issue on a constant basis. This button transmits a continuous tone at the current audio frequency. These chat modes allow multiple operators to take ** Hello friends! WELL DONE THIS IS FIRST MANUAL FOR FT991A THAT WORKED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In Hope to work you some day on the bands. F12, you'll notice the buttons are grouped in patterns four to a group, just as FUNKAMATEUR and CQ Communications; or the ARRL's HF Digital Handbook (ISBN Battery life on the Chromebook is . You should see two ports a standard and enhanced when the radio is connected. 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