Mastering your FT-dx10 with WSJT-x for FT8/FT4

In this video I'll be showing how to integrate your FT-dx10 with the WSJT-x suite of digital modes, especially FT8 and FT4
Download Links:
WSJT-x: wsjt.sourceforge.io/wsjtx.html
Dimension 4: www.thinkman.com/dimension4/do...
Yaesu Drivers: tinyurl.com/2fwuny8d (Select Files Tab)
Chapters:
01:16 Software and Driver Downloads
04:21 FT-dx10 Radio Settings
10:47 WSJT-x Settings
14:00 Operation Overview and FT8/FT4 Demo
Radio Setup (Rig)
Operation Setting (Preset deselected)
OPERATION Setting/General
232C Rate: 9600
232 Time Out Timer: 100 ms
CAT RATE: 9600bps
CAT TOT: 100 ms
CAT RTS: On
RADIO Setting/MODE PSK/DATA
DATA SHIFT (SSB): 1500 Hz
LCUT FREQ: OFF
HCUT FREQ: OFF
DATA OUT LEVEL: 50
TX BPF SEL: 300-2700Hz
DATA MOD SOURCE: REAR
REAR SELECT: USB
RPORT GAIN: 15
RPTT: DAKY
PRESET (DATA-U MODE)
CAT RTS: ON
CAT RATE: 9600 bps
CAT TOT: 100 ms
LCUT FREQ: OFF
HCUT FREQ: OFF
TX BPF: 300-2700Hz
RPORT GAIN: 15
RPTT: RTS
WSJT-x Settings
General tab
My Call: Your Call
My Grid: Your Grid
IARU Region: ALL
Display (Select)
Blank line between decoding periods
Display distance in miles (unchecked = Kilometers)
Tx messages to Rx Frequency window
Show DXCC, Grid, and worked-before status
Behavior (Select)
Double-click on call sets Tx enable
Calling CQ forces Call 1st
Tx watchdog: 6 minutes
Periodic CW ID Interval: 0
Radio Tab
Rig: Yaesu FTDX-10
Poll Interval: 1s
CAT Control
Serial Port: use enhanced port from device driver verify
Baud Rate: 9600 - or…
Data Bits/Stop Bits/Handshake: Default
PTT Method: CAT
Mode: Data/Pkt
Split Operation: None
Test CAT: Green
Test PTT: Red and radio goes to TX mode
Audio Tab
Soundcard:
Input: Line (USB AUDIO CODEC) (may have a number in front)
Output: Speakers (same as above)
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73 de Tom, ND3N

[@JohnHill-qo3hb]

Clear, to the point... how refreshing, thanks Tom de ve7kkq

[@ND3N]

My pleasure! That’s always what I aim for….

[@MarkInAlabama]

Thank you very much for this instructional video! I just unboxed my new FTDX10 yesterday, got it set up and operating, and then used your video to set up WSJT-x. Everything works like a charm. Thanks again and 73! de N4ZOO

[@ND3N]

Glad it helped!

[@mikeh9446]

Excellent info on setting up the FTDX-10 radio for WSJT-X for FT8/FT4 very much appreciated; watch all your videos, many thanks Tom

[@ND3N]

Thanks for watching!

[@Hendo70586]

Awesome presentation Tom. Easy to follow. Also hit the thumbs up also.

[@ND3N]

Much appreciated!

[@billperkins570]

Perfect step by step setup

[@ND3N]

Thank you. Careful though, I might get a big head….

[@jasonpackard2079]

Excellent video. Thank you!

[@ND3N]

You are welcome!

[@cjshaker01]

Nicely done!

[@ND3N]

Thanks!

[@g7rhfrighthandfork87]

Good job many thanks 😊😊😊

[@ND3N]

Thank you too

[@RobertMacCready]

Are you doing a video on how to integrate a software log that will keep track of all your contacts on WSJT-x? I do want to try FT8 and 4 but don't want to hand write the logs. Nice video. And very informative as I'm just getting into FT8 in the coming weeks.

[@ND3N]

I use and recommend the N3FJP Amateur Contact Log (AC Log). And yes, I’ll put out a video on integrating it…. For WSJTx it has the simplest connection.

[@RobertMacCready]

@@ND3N Any opinion on HRD Logbook?

[@ND3N]

@@RobertMacCready I used it for a long time, but since i stopped using DM780 and HRD, I’ve moved on. Thier customer service used to be first rate…. Now-not so much….

[@RobertMacCready]

@@ND3N would you install the AC Log first or WSJTx?

[@RobertMacCready]

@@ND3N Well, I got that AC Log software and I'm having no luck, unless I hand entered data into the logbook. Can't wait for your video!!! BTW, this video was very good. All I want to do is take the logs that are generated by WSJT-x and move them to AC Log. Sounds simple, NOPE!!!

[@wrussell2190]

I'm excited to have an ftdx10 now to catch up on digital modes, not around when I was first a ham 40 yrs ago. TY Tom for this video and your ftdx10 series! One question: after installing the si labs univ drive as you demonstrated, I can't find com ports on my win10 laptop's device manager, so I can't look at the settings you recommend for the new com port. Any suggestion? TY - - Bill KQ4RSH

[@ND3N]

Congrats. When you install the drivers, you need to have the USB cable unplugged from the rig. After installing, plug the USB back into the rig and they should show up in the device manager. Other rigs you can just power down…. This seems to be a Yaesu “feature.”

[@mikemcdonald5147]

new subscriber you have a good way of explaining things. Was wondering if you could do a video on how to set the ALC on the ftdx 10? I have not figured that out yet and it's very frustrating LOL I don't know how anyone figures out this radio at all. So many settings hidden in menus and I don't know what more than half of them even do LOL :)

[@ND3N]

Can do. I was planning on doing one for voice transmit settings and I’ll be sure to add ALC to the mix…

[@ptlmbutler]

Hey Tom, thanks for the great videos. What RF power would you recommend I set the radio to while using these settings?

[@ND3N]

Use the minimum power required for good communication. If you are constantly getting +10 or higher reports, you’re probably using too much. If you’re constantly getting -10 or lower, then turn it up. I find that 25 to 50 watts is good for me. A lot depends on your antenna and the current solar conditions. Since, these modes are high duty cycle, running lower power will put less of a strain on your rig, and that’s a good thing. The final decision is yours.

[@mikeh9446]

Will you be doing one for SSB Audio settings for your EQ and Mic? Would be great

[@ND3N]

Eventually

[@terry5089]

You show how to set the RX levels but said nothing about the TX levels. I noticed that your ALC in TX was about mid range. A lot of people get heart burn if there is any ALC level at all. What do you recommend and why?

[@ND3N]

I’ve got a video planned for this, but in a nutshell - the displayed ALC represents a bias voltage the radio develops to protect itself from over powering its output. It doesn’t kick in until just after the output power comes up to around 10% of the rated output (or whatever you’ve set as your output. At full ALC, your driving signal is being clamped down to keep your rig below the rated output. So, low ALC means you’re not getting the output current you want, and at max ALC, your signal is being distorted. I find that between 1/3 and 1/2 on the ALC scale is the sweet spot where you’re getting the power you want with a clean, clear signal. There’s more to it, but that’s my general premise…. 73 degrees ND3N

[@peterjones6357]

Thanks for this. Can I ask why you don't use the new FT8 preset?

[@ND3N]

I do, but since the DX 10 only has a single preset, I wanted people to have a couple of options. I just picked up an FT-710, and it has 5 presets, so I’ll be doing an entire video about setting them up for multiple modes. I did show the preset in this video…

[@kc0w264]

Why are you being a LID by calling the CQing station on his exact frequency?

[@christianknight2905]

Is there a way to save this setup and then load it when i want to do digital?

[@ND3N]

Yes. Just make the changes you want and whenever you come back to WSJTx, it will hold whatever you setup until you’re ready

[@willrucker1628]

After doing all these settings as you described I get a rig controll error hamlib.

[@ND3N]

Are you running any other programs, like a logger?

[@willrucker1628]

@@ND3N No but I do have HamClock running

[@ND3N]

@@willrucker1628 does your ham clock interface with your rig?

[@emil9475]

Promo sm 😒