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. In case website goes away I copied the relevant infor below.
Digirig Mobile Interface: https://amzn.to/41YrDgF
Yaesu FT-8xx cable for the Digirig: https://amzn.to/3LNy6W7
Digirig Mobile website: https://digirig.net/
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
EASY Way to Setup FT8 on a Yaesu FT-891: https://youtu.be/US5HOffEp1c
Ground Plane Antenna Screen: https://youtu.be/UadUg5H8KO8