#JT65 FLDIGI INSTALL#
#JT65 FLDIGI SERIAL#
#JT65 FLDIGI UPGRADE#
#JT65 FLDIGI SOFTWARE#

#JT65 FLDIGI UPGRADE#

If you are running V2.2.0 with the 991 upgrade to V2.2.1. Some of you might might be new to digital communications on the ham bands, so let me start from the beginning.

Hams who are running PSK31 or JT65 or FT8/4 or some other digital mode are using a computer connected to an audio interface that is then connected to the radio.

#JT65 FLDIGI SOFTWARE#

The software on the computer generates audio that goes from the computer sound card to the radio as well as from the radio to the sound card. There are several different types of interface devices that you can purchase to make this connection. Buxcom, West Mountain Radio, Signalink, and even MFJ is getting into the market with their own audio device. I have tried the Buxcom, the West Mountain Radio ( The M8, yeah. This post is about setting up digital communications with the FT-991/991a, with only a USB cable. CAT control as well as PTT via one USB cable from the computer to the radio.

#JT65 FLDIGI SERIAL#

No USB to Serial converter needed, so additional interface boxes – just a USB cable ( *Note, see farther down in the post as to which cable you want to purchase. The FT-991 comes with a built in sound card. Some say it is the same sound card that is in the Yaesu SCU-17, Yaesu’s equivalent of the Signalink device. However, the FT-991 also do FSK RTTY as well as CW, (with its built in sound card) something that the Signalink cannot do. “So, the FT-991 has a built in sound card. Not quite cowboy, you have to take a minute (or in my case about 40) and do some research, find the right directions online and then follow them to make sure everything is setup properly. SET UP for the FT-991 using the internal sound card In this blog post, I did the research for you, and once you get all the software loaded, the right boxes selected and menu items changed it works! The FT-991 packs a TON of features, and this can be confusing. (These directions are based on a Win 7 OS.

#JT65 FLDIGI INSTALL#

Follow the steps below and do them in order To be safe, always install the driver before connecting the radio to the computer.) 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. If something isn’t working, revert to step 1Ī. Go to the Yaesu web site and download the drivers for the FT-991.ĭo not connect a USB cable from your computer to the FT-991 until you load the drivers listed below. The drivers you are looking for are the: FT-991/ SCU-17 USB Driver (Virtual COM Port Driver) (3.74 MB).

Some users might have a USB to serial converter based on theĬhips (Prolific, FTDI).

These drivers will not work with the 991/991a. You need to download and install the Yaesu drivers.ĭownload the FT-991/ SCU-17 USB Driver (Virtual COM Port Driver) and follow the directions to install them on your computer. ( Just follow the prompts of the software during install and you will be fine.) #Jt65 fldigi driver The other is a Standard COM port (in my case COM 5) One is an ENHANCED COM port (in my case COM 4) What will happen is that you will end up installing: #Jt65 fldigi install Now that you have installed the drivers, now you can connect a USB cable from the PC to the 991. You might even hear the PC making some system beep noises as it realizes that it has been connected to an external USB device (the radio). With the 991 connected you can check that these COM ports were installed on your machine by going to Control Panel, then Device Manager, and look under the “ Ports (COM & LTP)” drop down. Silicon Labs Dual CP210x USB to UART Bridge: Enhanced COM Port (COM 4) ( Rig Control).WIDTH = 3000 Baud = 38400, Stop = 1, RTS/CTS flow control NOTCH = OFF Device = COM3 (enhanced port) GitHub repository of great articles on the 991.ĭan, W9SAU created a guide for using the FT-991 for Winlink on VHF. Getting the 991 up and running with FLDIGI. HRD Support has a great set of starter directions as well as some good nuggets of information deep down in the comments.