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