Thank you for your video. I have been struggling with the ALC level and how to adjust it for some time. You explained it in a way that it made sense. I have an older 991 and I was beginning to think I blew the finals on it. After watching your video, I was making contacts from Hawaii to Europe. Not bad for Delaware. 73! :eff, N3GJB
I noted that your log4om is indicating offline. I was having the same thing happen. I did some testing and log4om and wsjtx were conflicting with rig control. This was solved by using omnirig for CAT. wsjtx and log4om can utilize omnirig for CAT and then both programs work well together. The process for setting it up was 1) download and install omnirig, 2) in log4om setup rig control using omnirig and then set baud, bit parameters, and rts to values for the radio to rig1. Then (3) setup rig control in wsjtx, select omnirig rig1 from the pull down and you are good to go.
@hamradiotv I just got my general, and the wonderful Ft991a. Had a end fed straight wire, but now have that and a used Hustler 5b vertical. Do plan on FT8. Need to set all up. Have used log40m. Also have been using my nanoVNA to play around with both homemade antennas and some oddball rubber duckies. My only real setback at the time is my pc needs to be newer. I tried setting things up using a windows 7 machine, but not happening! 73, hope to FT8 mode with you sometime as it should be easy as we both are in California.
Bill-N6EF-Great video. I use a Raspberry Pi 3B+ and RPi 4 with both my Yaesu FT-857D and Icom IC-7300. The 857 uses a FTDI-based USB cable and Sabrant USB soundcard. The 7300 plugs directly into a USB port on the Pi. Neither rig require any drivers, it's just plug-and-play. The Pis are built using the Build-A-Pi script from KM4ACK and I've also gotten both Pis working with the HamPi builds. Both builds work great.
In grid tracker click on the magnifying glass and you will see a picture or info on your contact. Grid tracker also has an alert that gives you the call signs that you have not made contact with.
The Raspberry Pi is an incredible little computer. Lightweight, low cost, and low power consumption. Use the Build-A-Pi script from KM4ACK which makes it easy to setup. I use one of these on all my radios including the one in my shack.
Have a look at JTAlert, a companion program that runs along with WSJT-X. It adds a lot of useful features like alerting you to wanted DXCC and STATES etc etc.
I'm considering purchasing one but there is one question I can't seem to get answered. When you store a memory, can you store the RF power output in the memory? So for example, most repeaters I only want to output 5 Watts when transmitting. But if I'm on HF SSB, I probably want to use the full 100 Watts, at least during initial calling. HF FT8 is probably 10 watts or something like that. Given that the rig does not have a dedicated RF knob, it seems like it might be easy to forget to turn the power up and down. I know the radio maxes out at 50 watts on VHF and UHF, but that's still going to be 10 times the power that I want to put out in many cases.
Hey you have a really good looking video setup. curious what you are using to make yourself look crisp against the background? ATEM Mini? Green Screen? Thanks! KD5GOB
Thanks for the compliment! I have a 4ft x 4ft soft box on me and a green screen behind me. It's very important to also light the green screen, no shadows from you. The camera is a Logitech C920 in OBS. 73 K6FAK
Did you ever get this working on the Raspberry Pi? I've been trying WSJT-X with my Raspberry Pi 4 using the standard Raspberry Pi Desktop install. However I can't figure out how to get audio from my FT-991A into WSJT-X. None of the drivers that show up when I select input audio seem to work. Either they report an error indicating they don't support the audio required, or they appear to be just silent, i.e., no audio showing up in WSJT-X.
what software do you use to control your 991a. I am currently looking at win4yeasu suite and Ham Radio Delux. Do you have any other suggestions or maybe a review video?
I use a total of 8 cables including coax, that are connected to my radio. But, I believe you are asking about cables from the radio to the computer? I use one USB cable. Radios that have a built in sound card and a USB cable port, you will only need one cable.
@@HamRadioTV I have the 991a also I’m a technician studying for my general and trying FT8 on 2 meters. But having trouble with finding com ports to get it working. Thanks KE8PHJ 73’s
@@mr.mistoffelees7188 There is significant difference In a station able to WAS on ssb vs ft8. Over 20db of difference. This is a different award. Add automation mod like wsjt-z, I don't think a comparison is close. A qso is a qso. Work it. Expect the same merits as much better stations? Weird.
Great feedback and points from both sides. It would be nice to have separate awards for digital modes, as it would not take away from people working stations via SSB or CW.
Thank you for your video. I have been struggling with the ALC level and how to adjust it for some time. You explained it in a way that it made sense. I have an older 991 and I was beginning to think I blew the finals on it. After watching your video, I was making contacts from Hawaii to Europe. Not bad for Delaware. 73! :eff, N3GJB
First time viewer, almost brand new at FT8. Great video, I’m taking notes. Your efforts are greatly appreciated!
I noted that your log4om is indicating offline. I was having the same thing happen. I did some testing and log4om and wsjtx were conflicting with rig control. This was solved by using omnirig for CAT. wsjtx and log4om can utilize omnirig for CAT and then both programs work well together. The process for setting it up was 1) download and install omnirig, 2) in log4om setup rig control using omnirig and then set baud, bit parameters, and rts to values for the radio to rig1. Then (3) setup rig control in wsjtx, select omnirig rig1 from the pull down and you are good to go.
10-4, thanks for the info Doug!
@hamradiotv I just got my general, and the wonderful Ft991a. Had a end fed straight wire, but now have that and a used Hustler 5b vertical. Do plan on FT8. Need to set all up. Have used log40m. Also have been using my nanoVNA to play around with both homemade antennas and some oddball rubber duckies. My only real setback at the time is my pc needs to be newer. I tried setting things up using a windows 7 machine, but not happening! 73, hope to FT8 mode with you sometime as it should be easy as we both are in California.
Bill-N6EF-Great video. I use a Raspberry Pi 3B+ and RPi 4 with both my Yaesu FT-857D and Icom IC-7300. The 857 uses a FTDI-based USB cable and Sabrant USB soundcard. The 7300 plugs directly into a USB port on the Pi. Neither rig require any drivers, it's just plug-and-play. The Pis are built using the Build-A-Pi script from KM4ACK and I've also gotten both Pis working with the HamPi builds. Both builds work great.
Thanks! Nice setup! Pi's are so cool for there price.
In grid tracker click on the magnifying glass and you will see a picture or info on your contact. Grid tracker also has an alert that gives you the call signs that you have not made contact with.
Very cool! Thanks for the tip!
The Raspberry Pi is an incredible little computer. Lightweight, low cost, and low power consumption. Use the Build-A-Pi script from KM4ACK which makes it easy to setup. I use one of these on all my radios including the one in my shack.
Awesome feedback! I'm looking forward in getting mine up and running.
Have a look at JTAlert, a companion program that runs along with WSJT-X. It adds a lot of useful features like alerting you to wanted DXCC and STATES etc etc.
I will! Thanks for the suggestion.
Just never could get into FT-8. I would rather talk voice or do CW.
I am planning to get a 991A in a few months.
Interesting video
73 Jeff N9NJN
Got you on FT8 last night.
Very Informative video. I have a KX3 and haven't gotten it on FT8 yet, really need to get that spun up. Thank You! Frank -KI5JAD
Glad it was helpful! Yeah, give it a shot!
Hey cool video!
Team replay for the win.
I'm going to have to jump in and play with FT8, thanks for the push.
Thanks! You should!
Nice work.... great video.
Thanks 👍
I'm considering purchasing one but there is one question I can't seem to get answered. When you store a memory, can you store the RF power output in the memory? So for example, most repeaters I only want to output 5 Watts when transmitting. But if I'm on HF SSB, I probably want to use the full 100 Watts, at least during initial calling. HF FT8 is probably 10 watts or something like that. Given that the rig does not have a dedicated RF knob, it seems like it might be easy to forget to turn the power up and down. I know the radio maxes out at 50 watts on VHF and UHF, but that's still going to be 10 times the power that I want to put out in many cases.
Did you find out?
@@JK-mo2ov nope, bought a 7300
@@jasonfedelem hope you’re enjoying it!
great video! thanks!
Great video...keep up the hard work, much appreciated! 73 Maine
Thanks, will do!
Great vid!
Thank You!
KE8MXD Tech, having a great time on 10 meter!!
I used DXLabs for logging my contacts. It's free, works for windows and mac
Oh good deal! Thanks for the info!
Thanks )
Welcome! Thanks for watching!
I love FT8. 73, KE8NQL
I'll keep an eye out for ya! 73 KM6FAK
how do i put my 991a back to normal mode when i want to ?
Select the band and mode you want and spin that VFO knob.
I really need to get myself a windows machine. Actually looking at a Lenovo Tiny vs. a laptop?
Yeah, Windows does make things a lot easier and I like Windows 10.
Hey you have a really good looking video setup. curious what you are using to make yourself look crisp against the background? ATEM Mini? Green Screen? Thanks! KD5GOB
Thanks for the compliment! I have a 4ft x 4ft soft box on me and a green screen behind me. It's very important to also light the green screen, no shadows from you. The camera is a Logitech C920 in OBS. 73 K6FAK
Nice video . Greetings from Belgium 73 👍.
Thank you very much! 73
Did you ever get this working on the Raspberry Pi? I've been trying WSJT-X with my Raspberry Pi 4 using the standard Raspberry Pi Desktop install. However I can't figure out how to get audio from my FT-991A into WSJT-X. None of the drivers that show up when I select input audio seem to work. Either they report an error indicating they don't support the audio required, or they appear to be just silent, i.e., no audio showing up in WSJT-X.
what software do you use to control your 991a. I am currently looking at win4yeasu suite and Ham Radio Delux. Do you have any other suggestions or maybe a review video?
On a PC I use WJST-X when working digital modes and on SSB I use Log4OM. www.log4om.com/
Hi, can someone confirm what level should be setup at the pwr level in W-SJTX , thanks
Using FTDX-1200 singalink and win 10 Iam lost. Have the right cables. Any info tnxs 73 KQ4CD
I've not used the SigaLink yet myself and I have no info or tips for it.
How many cables do you use from your radio 1 or 2 ? Thanks KE8PHJ 73’s
I use a total of 8 cables including coax, that are connected to my radio. But, I believe you are asking about cables from the radio to the computer? I use one USB cable. Radios that have a built in sound card and a USB cable port, you will only need one cable.
@@HamRadioTV I have the 991a also I’m a technician studying for my general and trying FT8 on 2 meters. But having trouble with finding com ports to get it working. Thanks KE8PHJ 73’s
What cables do I require to get the 991a to do this?
A basic USB cable. Like the ones you see on a printer. Here is one I like because it has ferrite chokes on it.
amzn.to/37nTvjY
@@HamRadioTV thank you I’ll order it now
I don't think that ft8 should be included in awards tbh
@@mr.mistoffelees7188 There is significant difference In a station able to WAS on ssb vs ft8.
Over 20db of difference. This is a different award.
Add automation mod like wsjt-z, I don't think a comparison is close.
A qso is a qso. Work it. Expect the same merits as much better stations? Weird.
@@mr.mistoffelees7188 Absolutely! It's definitely radio! With over 3000 ft8 contacts, the technology to pickup weak signals is awesome.
Great feedback and points from both sides. It would be nice to have separate awards for digital modes, as it would not take away from people working stations via SSB or CW.
Ft8.......ft4....but I'm only a tech
JTDX. works better.
10-4, thanks for the recommendation!