FT-891

By rbosaz , 31 December, 2023

You'll need the following:

  • DigiRig
  • USB C to USB A
  • USB B to USB A
  • Audio Cable (black, not green) to DIN Connector

Then plug together as follows:

  • Plug USB C into DigiRig and USB A into your computer.
  • Plug audio cable into audio port of DigiRig and DIM plug into radio (orientation is crucial).
  • Plug USB B into radio and USB A into computer.

Digital menu settings for the Ft-891

KB9VBR FT-891 DigiRig Settings(link is external). In case website goes away I copied the relevant infor below.

Digirig Mobile Interface: https://amzn.to/41YrDgF(link is external)
Yaesu FT-8xx cable for the Digirig: https://amzn.to/3LNy6W7(link is external)
Digirig Mobile website: https://digirig.net/(link is external)

Digital menu settings for the Ft-891

08-01 Data Mode: others
08-02 PSK Tone: 1500
08-03 Other Disp: 1500
08-04 Other Shift: 1500
08-06 Data LCUT Freq: 300
08-07 Data HCUT Freq: 2800
08-09 Data In Select: Rear
08-10 Data PTT Select: DAKY
08-11 Data Out Level: 50
08-12 Data BFO: USB
16-03 HF PWR: 30
16-10 Data Mic Gain: 50

Front panel menu settings:
Automatic Gain Control (AGC): Off
Band Width (WDH): 3000 hz
Processor (PRC): Off
Digital Noise Reduction (DNR): OFF
Front Meter (MTR): ALC

Links and resources

Other super-handy FT8 and Yaesu FT-891 videos:
FT-891 buttons and functions: https://youtu.be/Zh-U2pVTlUs(link is external)
EASY Way to Setup FT8 on a Yaesu FT-891: https://youtu.be/US5HOffEp1c(link is external)
Ground Plane Antenna Screen: https://youtu.be/UadUg5H8KO8(link is external)