Yaesu FT-991A SETUP for WSJT/Digital Modes (Easy and Simple)

[@steveschlembach]

Outstanding! I've been off my FT-991A for almost two years and never tried FT8. Watching this video got me up and running within minutes. Thank you very much! 73, N4SFS.

[@HamRadioDX]

That’s awesome Steve, glad it helped you out 👍

[@user-bx6vu]

This is the only guide that worked for me out of all the ones out there. Thank you so much! I was desperately trying to get it to work with PPT Method = CAT in WSJT-X but I was unsuccessful. Other stations were only able to hear me once i changed the PPT Method to RTS. It's the only thing that worked out of a hundred permutations I tried among all the software + radio settings. Literally the only thing that worked on my brand new 991A.

[@HamRadioDX]

Glad I could help!

[@dannystephenson4957]

Thanks mate, followed the settings and no longer banging my head on the wall all works a treat.

[@senfo-s5p]

Thank you so much for putting this together. I wasn't having any luck getting the mic output to work, but it turned out to be the PTT settings in WSJT-X. I configured it the same way you have it configured here (with exception to the COM ports used) and it works perfectly now.

[@HamRadioDX]

Glad it helped!

[@onewolf3750]

Hayden, Last year you helped me set up my 7300 for WSJT, and now, since I'm taking my FT991A on vacation, I've just watched this. You have a nice, calm, logical approach. Thanks. Tim KG6G, formerly K3LSU

[@HamRadioDX]

Thanks Tim! An old video, but glad it still helps!

[@JayElectrics]

Briliant! When watching 3 videos I still could not make a QSO, after watching yours, I got an instant (my first QSO) on 40m! Thank you, you are a star! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@HamRadioDX]

Nice work J! Have fun with the DX and on the air 👍

[@ChipEckardt]

I have looked at multiple how to videos. This is the ONLY one that had what I needed to get my 991A going. I subscribed because of this. GREAT JOB!!!!

[@HamRadioDX]

Thank you Chip! I appreciate your subscription and support of the channel 👍

[@fotografm]

Works nicely on Windoze. How about settings for use on Ubuntu ?

[@meggalavk3ktt]

once again this video saved me so i can resetup my 991 thx Hayden

[@HamRadioDX]

Great to hear Steve, you're welcome mate

[@HamRadio2]

Great video, thanks. I am tinkering with this radio myself and your settings worked perfectly

[@HamRadioDX]

Thanks Jason 👍

[@KX4UL]

I just bought a Yeasu FT-991A and found this info very helpful. Thanks and 73!

[@HamRadioDX]

Hope you enjoy your new radio!

[@G4VYC.]

Thank you, your video helped me to connect my 991a to wsjtx in 10 mins.

[@DaveMeffley]

nice video - followed instructions for setting up my FT-991, to bad (as I have found with this type video) FT-8 did not work. WSJT-X shows frequency, can hear ft-8 Tx but no other info fills in on screen.

[@toftie177]

Great video which enabaled me to get on the air by the end of it :-). Many thanks for this, very straight forward to follow.

[@jeffperonto3234]

Very helpful. Thank you for taking the time and sharing

[@HamRadioDX]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AvocaSingleTrack]

6:49 You go into "Sounds , Microphone" but when i try that, it won't move .

[@kg5pte]

Hi do these menues match the current firmware for the 991A ? And do these same setting apply for Winlink and VARA HF too ? Thanks

[@vk6kfk]

I'm used too seeing my IC-7300 LCD showing me a transmit signal, but I don't see any thing like it on my Yaesu 991, software shows me Test Cat and Test PTT work and my radio, I can change frequency when using WSJT-X software, I can recive signals OK and when using WSJT-X to call some one the radio clicks in and trys and calls the station, the LCD on the Yaesu 991 freezes once its transmitting when it stops transmitting LCD goes back to normal. using a USB cable, I use the same gear on my IC-7300 and it all works and usally get answer with in seconds. Antenna W8010 or a TE-23 Yagi and I'm using a Automatic antenna tunner MFJ-929.

[@kg5pte]

This is what I have been looking for . Thank you.

[@HamRadioDX]

You’re welcome glad it helped!

[@kg5pte]

@@HamRadioDX Thank you. Two questions come to mind. 1. Is WSJT (FT-8) ran on upper sideband for all HF frequencies? 2. Will the software (WSJT) put the radio in digital mode for you? Or do you have to do this manually ?

[@bubbathegimp3735]

Mine will not key using those setings for RTS but will key if I use CAT as the keying method

[@HamRadioDX]

Cool CAT works too

[@SirNortekItalia]

Ciao, grazie del tuo aiuto. Puoi darmi adesso la tua configurazione migliore per poter trasmettere in fonia SSB con il 991 ?

[@mrtonicsvls3624]

Connection with PC for digital mode is only by usb cable?

[@HamRadioDX]

Correct

[@coryboyd7958]

Where can you just test if your 991a is transmitting as it should if you don't have a license yet?

[@js1657]

I find using the SSB settings is useless when the FT-991/A have an entire data mode menu setting when everything can be set and left for operation using the touch screen Data-U mode

[@RobR386]

I had to do it using the USB digital mode on the radio, I tried using the normal USB band mode, but the radio kept wanting to use the front mic for audio instead of the USB sound card, so I wasn't hearing any tones when moni was switched on. Switched it to USB-D, set the D-Gain to 5, hardly registers any ALC, about 1 bar, run Fldigi on MacBook with rig control, 10W, been heard in Poland on PSK-31. 73 M7PDF

[@ulrichwalter3018]

Hello, I need your support. I use an FT 991A and do WSJT-X via HAM Radio Deluxe. I set up the connection properly and the sound card also works. I control PTT via RTS. My problem is that when I go on air the MODE switches from D-USB to USB by itself. What could this be and do you have a solution? THX

[@wayneheyniger8098]

Thanks good info.. My 991a is using slightly different settings but i think that's not to unusual. I have menu #108 set to DAKY on the 991. wsjt-x has the PTT set to CAT, and the stop bits set to 1. I am also not using the USB/DATA mode just USB.

[@alsanderson4917]

USB locking up? try an opto isolated usb adapter

[@johannbrummer6764]

Please show us the setup in operation

[@tylerdean980]

Can you do packet radio with just the included cable? I read somewhere that the included cable has PTT functionality, so I was curious.

[@cliffruder8784]

Don't know if you still read comments here or not, but I am following your settings and when I open the "Radio" Sertings on wsjt-x all is see for comm port is USB. there are no other choices. ??

[@coryboyd7958]

I wish when guys like you explain things that you QUIT USING ABRIVIATIONS! Use the full terminology please.

[@HamRadioDX]

QSL!

[@hotrodsandhotwheels3690]

Great video, just what I was looking for. To many guides have too much faffing around in the menu quarry for folk who use data and ssb and flit from one to the other. Thanks very much de 2E0IEI.

[@HamRadioDX]

Thanks for the comment! Glad it helped.

[@tadejstanic8891]

So i just get a simple usb cable and i dont need to buy a special cable?

[@HamRadioDX]

Correct! USB Type A to B.

[@aaronpickett3669]

Could you verify that since you said you do not use the "dedicated data" then you do not have DATA-USB selected in the F-M list, but USB when using data modes?

[@WeirdMedicine]

great video mate! I'm buying one after watching this! Where do you buy your toroids?

[@georgesalinas7206]

Morse code settings were left out.

[@denniscody3799]

Does not connect on my 991a following settings and instructions

[@Pacman163]

did you try opposite comports? mine would not work either till I set cat on com 10 and the PTT on com 9

[@paulhastings3109]

Good content, running win10 and it's a fit trying to get everything to like each other, radio and wjdx. Been out of of hamming for years and the technology is killing me 73 KQ4CD Paul

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Very interesting and good presentation thanks

[@HamRadioDX]

Thank you, please share and subscribe.

[@allengower669]

unfortunately while doing the settings you say "There's just a few menu settings that you need to change" but you don't say what they are or what to change them to.

[@claudemalin2760]

Hello , Can you give the references for the purchase of the usb cable as well as the type of toroid used. Thanks in advance. 73's

[@HamRadioDX]

FT-140 I think? Mix 42 or 43. USB cable just a standard cable used for USB printers

[@claudemalin2760]

@@HamRadioDX thank you for the answer

[@mikebohemia1947]

Thanks. Very interesting.

[@HamRadioDX]

You are welcome!

[@jim-cm2qp]

Really good video, nice and simple, you should do one for n1mm, fldigi, thanks.

[@ae1tpa92gwtom2]

Meant ask, what was wrong with yr radio if i can ask?,..anything to worry about in the 991 series

[@HamRadioDX]

Just a fault in the USB section of the decoder board. Was replaced under warranty. Mine is the older 991, not the 991A. Great radio!

[@ae1tpa92gwtom2]

@@HamRadioDX thx for the reply,..just curious,.. 73s you do a great job presenting, by the way

[@JK-mo2ov]

Thank you!

[@MrBobkeenan]

Interesting video, thanks. So this is a bit different than other setups, I will have to try it. What logging app do you use with this for keeping your log book entries up to date.

[@mickgalea1254]

can u explain why the virtual driver wont work

[@HamRadioDX]

Sorry Mick can you elaborate? Are you having issues with drivers?

[@coryboyd7958]

I'm ready to buy this radio but I'm limited on space. I have a star duster up now for my cb/ssb on one end of my travel trailer (which doesn't move) so I have the end of the trailer but that's it. No room to string out a 50ft dipole. Suggestions?

[@HamRadioDX]

Have you tried an end fed half wave antenna? You may be able to fit something suitable in the space

[@coryboyd7958]

@@HamRadioDX don't know what that even is but ill look it up.

[@WogsterMeDroid]

Was it in for repair because of bad finals? 991 had issues that were fixed in the 991A...

[@HamRadioDX]

No in for repair because of a failed USB to serial IC after a lightning storm!

[@justin9605]

Thank you.

[@bangkithutajulu8851]

is it can use lcd monitor as freq display

[@HamRadioDX]

On the FT-991A, I don't think you can

[@Pacman163]

mine would not work with cat on com 9 and ptt on com 10 only way I could get it to work was cat on com 10 and PTT on com 9 how come?

[@HamRadioDX]

It’s quite possible that the driver installed them around the wrong way. Usually Standard (PTT) is installed first then Enhanced (CAT) - but perhaps was the other way around for you

[@we4080]

Thanks mate this is what I was looking for. 73

[@HamRadioDX]

You’re welcome, please like and subscribe and share!

[@NameL3ss71]

What software did you use to program for WSJTX? Thx in advance. 73's KJ7KPK

[@ralph9987]

What repairs did you have to have done? A or non A version? I am undecided between the 991a and the 7300. Any comments welcome. Thanks

[@HamRadioDX]

The USB serial IC failed so that was replaced. If you want a shack in the box, go a 991A. If HF/6 if all you’d like the 7300 wins hands down. The waterfall and features of the 7300 make it a difficult choice

[@jphbct]

I own both. Receiver capabilities are same in weak signals and to resist against strong signals I think the audio receive is more pleasant on the FT. But, the waterfall is really better on the IC.. that makes a big difference in contest for example. Except that, the choice depends your needs about VHF/UHF...

[@ralph9987]

@@jphbct i have chosen the ftdx3000. its far superior to both! love this radio.

[@jphbct]

@@ralph9987 Hello. Not the same range of price.

[@ralph9987]

@@jphbct I thought it was, O. Special it was Only $300au more

[@ianlarman3641]

Good morning Hayden great video, I set my new 991A up with these settings, perfect. Just one question, what setting do you actually use for ft8 ie, power, mic gain, IPO etc. I had a ic 7000 before and was getting loads of contacts but the 991a seems a bit quiet so im guessing the radio settings need adjusting. Any advice please. Ian

[@HamRadioDX]

I just use the same settings as I use for regular SSB. Just set the ALC level so it just registers on the meter, 1 or 2 bars or so. That way you aren’t overdriving

[@ianlarman3641]

Thanks I’ve been told not to use more than 25w output for digital. Is this right Ian

[@malcyjb]

Hi, I've just had windows 10 install its latest version 1903, no longer do you have access to setting the volumes of the Receive and TX anymore... any ideas apart from strangling Microsoft... cheers.

[@HamRadioDX]

Try going to Control Panel > Sound. That should bring back the old dialog for adjustments.

[@W0KNI]

Just purchased this radio and find this very helpful! I've got the 891 and see most of the settings are the same. I'm curios what mix of Ferrite your using, I'm guessing the 31 mix? Like+Sub!

[@paulhastings3109]

The siting keep going back, you just talk to fast ,lol. I got the 991a never know when you have to leave for a another location. Still not sure what antenna to use, and a hole lot outstanding. At the QTH good to go. Just the probable. 73 de KQ4CD

[@HamRadioDX]

No problems Paul. In the KZbin window you can slow down the speed of playback. Sorry for talking a bit fast!

[@paulhastings3109]

@@HamRadioDX I'm not real smart when it comes to computers. So I'm gonna ask how do you slow the video down. I guess I'm illiterate when it comes to computers 73 down under de KQ4CD

[@paulhastings3109]

Oh am I supposed to go to Yahoo's homepage and download some drivers for all this I don't know that's why I'm asking the question 73

[@HamRadioDX]

@@paulhastings3109 All good mate. If you're watching on a PC, click the settings button in the bottom right of the playing window and select "Playback Speed" in the list. You can then choose what speed you want to play at.

[@brian-g4dvb384]

This set up did not work for me :(

[@craigandbecvalosin4637]

Thanks so much for this video. Perfect to help set up the rig.

[@ae1tpa92gwtom2]

Thanks for this timing is perfect with my new 991a cheers n 73s

[@HamRadioDX]

Awesome Thomas. Please let me know if you need any more help with the 991! Enjoy!

[@SteveH-TN]

Appreciate you explaining the settings I just ordered a 991a looking forward to using wJTX various modes. 73 Steve AA4SH

[@michaelbradley8508]

Thanks for the video, it was great. Can you tell me if it is difficult to hook up the Yaesu 991A up to a large screen. VA6XMB

[@HamRadioDX]

Hi mate, yes the 991A has no video output. Cheers

[@sphexes]

Thank you sooooo much! You made my life 1000 x easier.

[@sphexes]

Everything is appearing to function correctly. I don't seem to be actually transmitting, even when it shows that I am in wsjt-x. It shows no power transmitting on the radio

[@HamRadioDX]

Perhaps check your audio level and make sure it is not too low. Also check to make sure the default sound card is set in WSJT-X as USB Audio Codec.

[@raymondmartin6737]

Thanks for the FT-8 set up guidance. 73 de W2CH Ray

[@Jammi2020]

Danke👍

[@HamRadioDX]

No problems Dieter!

[@jeromeGrzelak]

THER IS A FT 991 I

[@KI5BEZ]

Well, my computer sucks. It doesn't assign a com Port number, it lists it in Other devices. Lol nothing is easy for me and computers lol

[@HamRadioDX]

Try reinstalling the driver, I think it can be found online easy enough

[@KI5BEZ]

@@HamRadioDX sure thing. I'll try to do that. Thanks for the fast reply!

[@nivid01]

Mate, you need to take that plastic cover off the screen!

[@herrprepper2070]

Could have been a great video. Too much skipping around and not enough specific instructions.

[@HamRadioDX]

Thanks

[@herrprepper2070]

Ham Radio DX - My apology for the negative comment. It’s easy to sit here in front of the screen and criticize someone else. I have a 991A and would really like to get going on JS8CALL. I’m not very smart and tend to need specific guidance on technical matters. Hope you will accept my apology.

[@HamRadioDX]

No worries, pretty laid back here so it’s all good

[@wb7cyo]

Thanks for posting this info. Very helpful. Stay safe, stay healthy! DE WB7CYO

[@tfiii6404]

This is so outdated. Dont use this for windows 10.

[@HamRadioDX]

Why not?

[@tfiii6404]

@@HamRadioDX it's not a bad video but the processes for getting around on 10 are different and I still can't get WSJTX to see the com drivers that I installed from Yeasu. So far not fun....ill report back once I get it figured out.

[@dcolb121]

I'm having a heck of a time getting mine to work. I followed the video to the letter setting up the rig. I finally got WSJT to key the 991 but hearing just a faint audio from the speaker. Obviously I haven't tried everything but I'm close. Hair pullage going on. Could it be an audio driver problem? Don WA7OCZ

[@HamRadioDX]

Faint audio from the speaker of the radio or the PC? Make sure in audio settings both USB codecs are selected as the audio device. What happens if you TX a tune tone? Do you get output power, or ALC action? You can try reinstalling the latest drivers as you mentioned too. Let us know how you go