How-To setup your Yaesu FT-991A for the FT8 data mode and WSJT-X

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The FT-991A (https://amzn.to/31kWZDR) has over 140 menu options. In this short video I'll cover all the menu options of the FT-991A you need to set to get up and running for WSJT-X and FT8.

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Turn on radio before connecting to your computer!

FT8 Settings for FT-991A:

31 CAT RATE 9600
32 CAT TOT 100ms
33 CAT RTS DISABLE **
62 DATA MODE OTHERS
64 OTHER DISP 1500Hz
65 OTHER SHIFT 1500Hz
66 DATA LCUT FEQ OFF
68 DATA HCUT FEQ OFF
70 DATA IN SELECT REAR
71 DATA PTT SELECT DAKY
72 DATA PORT SELECT USB

Mode: DATA-USB

In FUNCTION SCREEN (F/M-LIST)
NOTCH OFF
CONT OFF
DNR OFF
DNF OFF
SHIFT 0Hz
WIDTH 2400-3000Hz
DT GAIN 6-20 (Check ALC meter)

OSX Time Sync !! Run this in terminal window

sudo sntp -sS time.apple.com

Computer audio:

FT-991A NOW handled via USB cable!

WSJT-X Settings:

Rig: Yaesu FT-991A
Serial Port: Make sure and select the correct port for your interface!
Baud Rate: 9600
Data Bits: Eight
Stop Bits: Two
Handshake: None
PTT Method: CAT