Let’s hear it for to the point videos…

This person understands instructional videos. Most have too much fluff and not enough to the point. The video in question is located at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CltsWx03UIo

The instructions if the video disappears are:

Turn on radio before connecting to your computer!

FT8 Settings for FT-991A (works for most soundcard digital modes):

  • 31 CAT RATE 9600
  • 32 CAT TOT 100ms
  • 33 CAT RTS DISABLE **
  • 62 DATA MODE OTHERS
  • 64 OTHER DISP 1500Hz
  • 65 OTHER SHIFT 1500Hz
  • 66 DATA LCUT FEQ OFF
  • 68 DATA HCUT FEQ OFF
  • 70 DATA IN SELECT REAR
  • 71 DATA PTT SELECT DAKY
  • 72 DATA PORT SELECT USB
    Mode: DATA-USB
  • In FUNCTION SCREEN (F/M-LIST)
  • NOTCH OFF
  • CONT OFF
  • DNR OFF
  • DNF OFF
  • SHIFT 0Hz
  • WIDTH 2400-3000Hz
  • DT GAIN 6-20 (Check ALC meter)

Do a time sync on your computer

  • Computer audio: FT-991A NOW handled via USB cable!
  • WSJT-X Settings: Rig: Yaesu FT-991A Serial Port: Make sure and select the correct port for your interface!
  • Baud Rate: 9600
  • Data Bits: Eight
  • Stop Bits: Two
  • Handshake: None
  • PTT Method: CAT

By ka9kqh

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