Digirig setup for VaraFM with HT

[@pnowikow]

My digi rig is on its way. Hope to try this soon.

[@dennisjoiner3717]

Thank you so much for this video. I was trying my 2nd Digirig unit for a second attempt at VHF digital, but this time on a Baofeng instead of building cables for an old Radio Shack HTX-202. I was again struggling, but stumbled across this video and followed it step by step. I was able to work a local Ham on WinLink VARA FM P2P on the first attempt. Thanks again for this video Dennis!! de N9XFX Dennis

[@hicksdp]

Very nice video. I would love to see a similar video for VHF packet for Winlink.

[@StephenW1SKC]

Well done!!! Going to try this myself as soon as I can. Thank you.

[@glp2000]

This is very helpful information. Helped me understand setting up VARAFM for any radio. George VY1GP

[@AI5HV]

Thank you for the video. It was definitely helpful.

[@chrissewell1608]

Good video! Can you use a Digirig to work with the Echolink program, to run in Sysop mode?

[@digirig]

Yes, you can use Digirig with any sound-card-based digital modes software.

[@JAlbertoDJ]

You should use VARA FM Narrow. Baofeng does not support Wide mode

[@andersgeorgsson]

I just got the Digirig Mobile and everything has worked well until I go to auto tune and it tries 10 times and then comes back “no signal”. I did the test where I looped AOUT to AIN and ran the WJST-Tune to get a tone and when I had computer set to “m😅motor/listen” - I could hear the tone so I think the hardware all the way to the K1 jack is okay… Any suggestions? 73 de KZ4JN

[@digirig]

If you hear the audio while monitoring through "listen", the radio keys up and you can hear your signal with another radio tuned to the frequency then all all the hardware is performing as expected. You can rule out RF link quality by taking your station to where the remote station is. Also check that the remote station is set for Vara and not packet.

[@cwo8771]

Will the Digirig allow VARA FM and Winlink connection with a Yeasu FT5D? If so, are the necessary cables available? If you can point me towards a tutorial with that set up, I would appreciate it. Thanks.

[@digirig]

Yes, you can use your Yaesu HT for VARA FM with this cable: digirig.net/product/yaesu-ht-cable-for-digirig-mobile/ The setup instructions are pretty much the same as in this video. General instructions can be found here: digirig.net/getting-started-with-digirig-mobile/

[@cwo8771]

@@digirig Thank you for the reply! I’ll be buying one soon.

[@surplusdriller1]

hi i got the digirig from you for my baofeng, but just got an yaesu ft-897 with autotuner that is using the CAT port, do you have av cable that is compatible with my settup?

[@digirig]

You'll need this cable: digirig.net/product/yaesu-ft-8xx-cords-for-digirig-mobile/ If you tuner has a pass-through serial port then you connect radio's 8 pin MiniDin to the tuner and tuner's 8 pin MiniDin labeled "computer" to Digirig. Audio cable goes directly between Digirig and radio.

[@markmerriwether2139]

What was the purpose of resetting the UV-5R at the beginning?

[@digirig]

This is to confirm that there are no required setting changes that were made off the camera. You don't have to reset yours, but if you are having difficulties I would recommend it.

[@markmerriwether2139]

@@digirig thanks, that makes sense

[@mikekd9bku333]

Good information Denis, very helpful, Mike KD9BKU

[@arielswings]

Hello.. Thanks for the great tutorial. Unfortunately, your version of Vara FM is outdated and has a different interface, starting with the PTT item in the Settings menu and items therein. I am using APRSIS32 and can not get the radio to PTT. So far, no joy... Suggestions? Thnx. Cole VA7APZ

[@digirig]

You must be looking at some other software. I've just fresh installed VARA FM v4.2.9 (VARA for FM transceivers) and it uses the same settings as shown in the video.

[@kd5you1]

You might be looking at VARA HF instead of VARA FM. If your third menu selection under Settings is Waterfall then that is VARA HF. In VARA HF, the PTT is actually in the Winlink Express VARA HF window under Settings -> Radio Setup.

[@sanjithnair3266]

I have a problem with Digirig whe I am using with Yaesu FT891 and windows11. FT8 receiving is okay but wen transmitting radio will changing transmitting mode but no RF power coming up. I check audio signal on digirig with a headset it is working fine. How can I fix it?

[@digirig]

For FT-891 related information please visit forum.digirig.net/t/cables-for-yaesu-ft-891/16 The post covers the cable connections and suggested transceiver settings.

[@audentesfortunailuvat]

Ensure you set the system audio input outputs to "default". Ensure you set the digirig audio input outputs to "default communication device".

[@pixabilly]

Can this work with only one HT? Why two? Thanks for the video :) 73 de OG3E

[@digirig]

Second radio in this video is just to monitor the transmission. It is not required for the normal operation.

[@pixabilly]

@@digirig Ah, i had to watch that part again, now i saw it 😂 Just ordered cables from your site.

[@juozasnarvoisas7516]

VARA.... :(

[@TyWooly42]

Next time please hire an actor, most of whom understand the importance of Enunciation.

[@anonymous_friend]

sad ham alert! 😢

[@MARRANCA2]

I don't see you doing any better!