One for CAT, the other for DATA. Refer to the Online Documentation for details. are wishing to tune in need to have this feature enabled on transmission. Audio set on codec and the test button turns red. Chances are they are yours! I had some issues with Windows 10, WSFT-X and the FT-991A. information about the program. I believe I have my FDT-981A set up correctly but Im not getting PO (power out). need to set the other station's callsign in the log data it does not matter if This line of buttons provides user-editable QSO features. : If you see something that looks like your settings, and you posted it online. I dont have access to the USB cable you mentioned, but I cant even get the PC to control the rig at all. I am still producing way too much ALC. The RSID (automatic mode detection and tuning) feature uses a Bonjour j ai un problme pas d audio codec uniquement un port com 5 merci. Greetings Merle, computer. Press Ctrl and (at the same time) any three-digit number (on the numeric Thank you, thank you, thank you. Then select Microphone from the menu on the left side. If you are running V2.2.0 with the 991 upgrade to V2.2.1. There are two cables going to the radio. features. again pressed, AFC is off, and the tuning will stay where you leave it. There are strong interactions between different signals arriving Based on the RadioToday Guide to HF Data on FT8 & PSK using WSJT-X and Fldigi, Modern Data Modes has been brought up to date for 2023 with new material covering JTDX and MSHV and additional sections on FT4 and the keyboard-to-keyboard mode VarAC. . When typing text, the correct use of upper and lower case is important: Modes such as RTTY and THROB have no lower case capability. Wow, it took a bit of doing to get Fldigi to talk with my Icom 7300 and Elecraft KX3 but once I did this software does it allincluding copying QRQ CW like during HF contests. the adjacent slider control (above the SQL button), the indicator turns and its function. is usual to send ZL1ABC de AA3AR K, and at the end of a QSO 73 F3XYZ de 3D2ZZ I rechecked all of my settings, Im good to go. Use this feature (pdf) Y aesu CAT control and Digital mode interfaces to use software such as Ham Radio Deluxe, FLDigi, WSJT-X to operate PSK31, FT-8, JT9, JT-65, Echolink and many other AFSK modes. If you are running V2.2.0 with the 991 upgrade to V2.2.1. where the red (previously sent) click on any of the items, a list of optional functions will appear. DT Gain: 6 *** IMPORTANT *** 068 DATA HCUT FREQ = OFF 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.). before any text at the start of an over, and following the last text at the end Whew, The more I learn, the more I learn I have more to learn. Finally, I have it all working. 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 IZ2NZQ, Wahoo! 991A here. A Tab press at that A spectrum display of the mean signal strength versus frequency. identification of the signal. 2 things. I would have given it up if it wasnt for your directions. It has a basic logging function built-in and . Battery life on the Chromebook is . I would say something isnt quite right. The easiest way to set-up the list is to edit the frequencies2.txt file found in the .fldigi directory. Digital Mode operating procedure is not unlike Morse operation, and many of the YES with the rig control set to Rig you will operate split Transmitting on one frequency, RXing on the other, especially if you are on different TX/RX slices in the pass band. I believe it is the ALC setting. Anyone else using this configuration? The red vertical lines will show the approximate It depends. selection from the Receive pane. General The General forum contains articles related to the use of the HelpDesk. Fldigi (short for Fast light digital) is a free and open-source program which allows an ordinary computer's sound card to be used as a simple two-way data modem.The software is mostly used by amateur radio operators who connect the microphone and headphone connections of an amateur radio SSB or FM transceiver to the computer's headphone and microphone connections, respectively. Your settings have gotten me the closest, but no joy yet on tx. best for each particular occasion, and experience plays an important role. I do not remember the links to the pages to give credit. Some modes require more care than others, and There might be a question in the comments about it, where you could email the author. Most will be greyed out, but Going portable can take a bit of effort, so the fewer cables you have to lug around, the better. From top to bottom, these are the Receive pane (navajo white), the They are real high amplitude signals that swamp received messages. FT8 or FT4 would not be my choice of a new included mode as they do not seem to be a conversational mode. FT8 is one of a group of Multiple Frequency-Shift Keying (MFSK) modes that include JT9, JT65 and MSK144 created by Joe Taylor, K1JT and co-developers. If your rig is CAT-capable but not yet supported by button on the left sends CQ for you. I have configured mainly for Windows operation but have helped others configure for Mac. Any mode that FLDigi supports works fine though. printed between overs. " FLDIGI (otherwise known as NBEMS) Class for BEGINNERS". 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) the left is the current operating mode. Everything else works, e.g. Greetings Mike- thanks for the comment. frequency. Randall. (As you described). Are the setup instructions inconsistent about which port is the enhanced port? This is the main tuning facility. It will continue with the text in the transmit buffer (the View and Help. I Paid for that and was always frustrated with it. The QSY button moves the signal under the bandwidth cursor to a preset audio What could be? 73 de F1HML, With my excuses, to read PERSEIDES meteor scatter attempt to auto-track the signal from there. 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. Each of the modems can be individually set up from the Configure->Modems MODE: DATA-USB (NOT USB), choose the DATA-USB setting. Where possible, use the area above 1200Hz on the waterfall. I have a FT-991 that I just set up on FT8 with the newest version of WSJT-X. At the end of an over, it FT4 and FT8 are operationally similar but use T/R cycles only 7.5 and 15 s long, respectively. until characters are entered into the buffer. Click on Test PTT. such as easy tuning of signals and prearranged messages. If I abort a TX cycle within the first few seconds, and the next TX cycle sets the radio to transmit, but does not pass audio tones. Jai le lien sur ma page et les instructions sur la faon de le faire. For the folks running sound card digital modes: some folks are finding that they lose their audio from the rig to radio software like WSJT-X and fldigi after the large Windows 10 1803 update that was released on May 1st. Just saved me hours of fun pity you are so far away I would buy you a beer!! I want to pass the info on to save you a lot of work should you audio stop working on some applications after the update. 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. The Adjust the Then after TX it flips back to VFO mode and wont work again. software is very sensitive. 700MHz), you should verify that Slow CPU under Configure->Misc->CPU has Put this tiny dynamo on your windowsill, and watch it work. Does the same approach work for the FTdx1200 with a USB to RS-232 cable only ? : Hardware: Handshake The DT Gain has no effect to ALC Meter ALC shows always the same Position. I have never heard of such a situation. What Data Modem are you using; SignalLink, RigBlaster, etc.? Before I forget how it all works, I thought it best to make some notes. is too high. below 30% of maximum. button allows you to store or recall the current frequency and mode. By chance, are you on the latest update for the 991 firmware? You can also place these in the macros. If nothing seems Are there different settings for the DXpedition Mode? And the manual isnt really good on some points. Fldigi is a computer program intended for Amateur Radio Digital Modes If you are running into issues with increased power, this is a grounding or stray RF issue. And how can I do a factory reset? After this crash I have to reboot everythingradio, WSJT-X, unplug USB cable, etc. This sort of works. I have never even set the rig into the C4FM mode. However, lets take a step back. While in many cases several different modes might be suitable, having a These chat modes allow multiple operators to take generally accomplished by leaving the transceiver VFO at a popular spot (for ), Step 1. The radio was a month old yesterday. 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. 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. Three things to think about. You want the USB AUDIO CODEC as the selection. Step 3. Luis KK4ZFT Georgia, Hello, The fix for the loss of audio I/O for the Windows Update 1803 appears to be fairly easy to fix. Jay, Hello jason You have the 991A not the 991, the directions on my site are for the 991. Happy Christmas to you. The DT Gain will only work in the Digital USB setting. This is where you set up the program to suit your computer, yourself and your You need not change anything here to start with, although 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. Thank you very much for the link. MIxW4 (which will do FT8) doesn't work at all for me no matter which radio definition I choose. Anyone use the SoundModem program with their FT991 to emulate a TNC? feature. I am curious if you have make this work with Winlink/Winmor? For example, at the beginning of an over, you might Recognising the different modes comes with experience. The transmit indicator is constantly flashing and therefore the transceiver does not transmit. The old printer cable works great. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. programs also offer this RSID feature as an option. Hi, I appreciate all the hard work and effort putting this information together! I'm using an ICOM746 hooked to a laptop through a USB sound card. Glad you got it working Dean! When I change to High Definition Audio Device and turn up the volume it will decode, but no TX power. Finally, use the menu item Configure->Save Config to save the new which the receiver and transmitter will operate (without retuning of to switch using Options->Properties, and selecting the Recording radio WELL DONE THIS IS FIRST MANUAL FOR FT991A THAT WORKED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It may also apply to folks who do their own music recording as well. The program and various buttons can mostly Last Updated on June 22, 2021. characters are noticeably slower to send and also slightly more prone to UPDATED 6/9/2020 There is a BUG in WSJT-X V.2.2.0. Keep the sound card audio level to a minimum and set the transmitter gain to a 3.4 Fldigi Installation If you want to run multiple copies of Fldigi or configure it for different slices, you should set up a separate icon for each slice and provide a unique directory name as a parameter in the target line. 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 . reason to keep the average transmitted power low to prevent a very broad signal Pause/Break key to return you to the transmit mode . save the altered configuration for next time you start the program (otherwise Directions for DX Mode show positive split. intermodulation level (IMD). Any other way to find them? Once you are done with the [RADIO] tab, click on [AUDIO]. back to earth. green and the incoming signal is decoded and printed. 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. 031 CAT RATE 4800 (or faster just make sure the software and radio match the same CAT RATE many are using the fastest 38XXX vale. Alex, FT8 likes to work split, so it used vfo-a to receive, and vfo-b to transmit. The CW "shorthand" is actually CW prosigns: Seriously though, when trying to lock onto a (non CW) data mode signal, in what order are things done? As I cant get it to transmit, RF is not a problem at this stage. Because of sophisticated digital signal processing which takes place inside the ATTEMPTS OF QSO on 6M with Seychelles are welcome! requirements and permissions relevant to your operating licence. right of the Status line: When this button is pressed, an indicator on the button turns yellow, and the could think of the Pause/Break key as a software break-in capability. This box changes size when you enlarge the program window. Grounding is always important. Jumper module p/n SLMODVAR has been replaced with our newly updated SLMOD6PM jumper module. waterfall may also show red bands. Yes I have ran them both the same way. You have an Icom 746; not the Icom 746 PRO - right? I can transmit on 20 and 10 meters without any issues. What seems to be going on now is when I select Data-USB in the mode section of the radio and then I try to transmit it goes back to USB (upper SSB). Wouxon/Xiegu CAT control and Digital mode interfaces to use software such as Ham Radio Deluxe, FLDigi, WSJT-X to operate PSK31, FT-8, JT9, JT-65, Echolink and many other AFSK modes. I still have the main problem with my FT-991A. Morse operation is slightly different. signal-to-noise performance and reduced transmitter power requirement. 73! Software such as Fldigi makes this very simple as Name field, and subsequent clicks will send text to the QTH field. 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. K. It is also considered a courtesy to send a blank line or two (press Enter) CQRLOG has options to upload to a couple of logging websites, and can also upload to/download from eQSL via a menu command. All of the setup guides say to do this, however the manual doesnt explain what this seeing does. collection of entry items which form the Log Data, and at the very top, a No problems or issues with the Linux version. Enhanced GPS functionality - The FTM-400XDR includes an improved GPS receiver that reduces Time-To-First-Fix (TTF) and speeds up both telemetry and navigation functions. Output needs to be quiet, otherwise the s/w sees a busy channel. macro button, and off again with Ctrl and R or the RX macro button. Try again. provides a mode-specific graphical analysis of the received signal, and can have de KT4WO 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. Which free software would you suggest to do PSK31 with a FT-991A? Then run fake it in the software. Windows 10 with 12gb ram and i3 processor. 065 OTHER SHIFT (SSB) = 1500 Hz, (Also asked here https://groups.io/g/FT-991A/topic/75352580#625.). Likewise, a text string may be both a valid callsign and a valid If something isnt working, revert to step 1. I actually use the FT-991a but they are almost identical and your instructions made it easy. The software VFO operates in a transceive mode, so the transmitter signal is Use of the RIT will also cause the other station to change frequency, and you FT-991 Setup for VHF Winlink. Since FLDIGI is working on 60, I'm guessing it's a problem between the FTDX-101 and WSJT-X (on 60 meters only). Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. The site will be something of which everyone involved can be proud to say they were a part. Would you happen to have any insight? The system worked allright for months and then over night stopped operation. 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. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Put Supports both analog and digital modes - With support for three digital modes and one analog mode, this radio also automatically switches to analog mode if it experiences . If the incoming signal strength exceeds that set by The unit comes with a USB cable to connect to the computer and a data cable that plugs into . Menu. (If you have a 991(A), your menu numbers will be slightly off, just go by the menu name). . Thank gosh for your blog/instructions. to be printing, the first thing to do is check the Squelch! The information in while stronger signals show as brighter colours. Hello friends! Way to go!! They are for reference only. the software. And hope it never does. in the Receive pane then the menu selection will operate on that text. I was hoping to take part in the context today, but every now and then i can get my rig to receive, but so far no power output when trying to send. Wanted to share it here. start the transmitter, this is sent first. Thank you for a very detailed and well written setup guide. What is your call sign Mickey? Some of the features of GridTracker are: Highly advanced mapping of real-time and historical contacts on a vivid, highly customizable, interactive . Once you download it and install the software, you have to configure it to talk with the radio. What is ALC showing when transmitting there in those modes? If you have high ALC in those modes, then we have a starting point. the following: The Macros are set up to control the transmitter as necessary, but you can also Audio config in WSTJ-X is set to USB Codec for both speaker and mic. as you wish, and then a button labelled 1. When i set my transmit frequency on the waterfall to anything less than 2000 Hz, my split frequency shows 14.094, a negative offset. to receive mode. will also be selected for viewing in the logbook. We can adjust the transceivers output to show ALC. 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