KingSmith Software - Yaesu FT-736R, and Yaesu FT-847, soon for the ICOM IC-746, ICOM IC-756, and Yaesu FT-920. KSM (Kenwood Smart Memory) Read and change the memory channels of a 'Kenwood' amateur radio. MacIcomControl - Communicate with and control an Icom radio with a McIntosh Rig Control Programs From QRZ.com. All-mode HF/6M from Yaesu. Allegedly similar to FT-991 from a rig control perspective. Supported in hamlib if that helps. I may break down and buy the RT systems software to and do some captures if that would help.
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- Interface Cable Tester 1.0
This is a small utility I wrote to test the interface cables used to program Yaesu and Icom radios (it will not work with cables for other radios). If the cable won't pass this test, then it definitely won't work with any of the Commander software.Freeware - 2FTBVX3J 1.0
A memory management program for the Yaesu VX-3 Japanese model handheld transceiver. Main features: - backup/restore the cloneable memory - modify memory definitions - add and delete memory definitions - manage which memories are in which banks - sort ...$15.72 - 3FTBCAT 2.0
A CAT control program for Yaesu FT-450, FT-817/ND, FT-847, FT-857/D, FT-897/D, FT-920, FT-1000MP Mark V transceivers, VR-5000 and FRG-100 receivers. This program does not perform management of any memory that is present in the hardware of the supported ...Freeware - FTB8800 1.5
FTB8800 is a memory management program for the Yaesu FT-8800 transceiver. It enables you to: backup/restore the cloneable memory, modify memory definitions, add and delete memory definitions, manage which memories are in which banks, sort memories by ...$15.00 - 5CQLog 1.3
The program also offers a 'contest-mode'; supports CAT systems for YAESU, ICOM, KENWOOD, Ten-Tec. Prints QSL cards, QSL labels, addresses envelopes and much more. CQLog is fully compatible with the CQ Callbook program. - 6VX-7 Commander 1.3
If you own the VX-7R transceiver, which is the first amateur handheld to be submersible, you may wish to modify it to enable transmission on MARS and CAPS frequencies. You can do this in two ways, using a hardware method or a software method. Using the ...Freeware - 7FT-60 Commander 1.0
The dual band FT-60 handheld transceiver for amateur radio enthusiasts, first released in 2004, is still very popular because of its wide-coverage receiver, 2-meter VHF band and 70-centimeter UHF band. This handheld transceiver features 1000 memories ...Freeware - 8VX-6 Commander 0.2
VX-6 Commander features: - Read/Write to the radio - Edit/Move/Cut/Copy/Paste main memory channels, scan edge memories - Edit Direct Recall Memories, Home Memories, VFOs - Edit Memory Banks - Edit Set Mode Settings - Import/Export CSVs - Sort memories ...Freeware - 9nGenLog 1.0
nGenLog is the next generation logging software for radio amateurs which is designed to work in the future. A living project that utilizes the latest programming technics to supply a stable, functional and easy to use program for your logging experience.$99.00 - 10POWER-trak 3.0
POWER-trak™ is a professional, real-time fleet management software system utilizing some of today’s most advanced technology. This innovative solution gives you the power to do everything from vehicle tracking, two-way messaging, ...$1,899.00 - 11Swisslog 5.8
Most Important SWISSLOG Functions - Add QSO's - Edit and Delete QSO's - Print Logbook - Transceiver Control - Rotor-Control (ARS from EA4TX, Hy-Gain, Yaesu, Sartek) - Integrated Telnet and Internet Support - DX-Cluster Support -- Interfaces ...Freeware - 12PstRotator 6.9
PstRotator is a program for antenna rotators control. It works with a wide variety of rotators, supports a lot of loggers, DX cluster clients, satellites and moon trackers, and supports multiuser remote operation over the Internet. The user interface ...$21.60 - 13PstRotatorAz 6.6
The PstRotatorAz program can control a Yagi and a bi-directional rotary dipole on the same rotator, with the dipole in line with the Yagi's boom (90° offset from Yagi heading). This mode is BD-90. A second bidirectional mode (BD-0) supports ... - 14CN8HB's CAT-1000 1.1
CN8HB's CAT-1000 is a free software utility that allows you to control your FT-1000MP (also Mark-V) from your computer.This software application allows you to save and restore the memory bank to a file, adjust the EDSP features parameters, record ...Freeware - 15FCCLookup 5.1
Standard Features: -Look-up of US call signs -Wild card searches on US call signs -US zipcode database current as of Dec 2009 -Manual and automatic download of Master FCC Database -Mini Internet Callsign Server -Geographic coordinates computed based ...Freeware - 16FT920CAT 1.0
FT920CAT is a nice and easy to install utility. If you love listen to radio, this software is perfect for you. It has allot of features and an interesting interface which makes it more attractive. You can manipulate the beat frequency very easy and quick.Freeware - 17DStar Comms 1.1
Your premier software solution for communicating via the serial port on your ICOM D-Star enabled Amateur radios. Dstar Comms can be used for email deployment, GPS Tracking, reliable communication plus much more! Main features: - Send and Receive Text ...Freeware - 18Ham Radio Deluxe 5.1
It offers support to Yaesu, ICOM, Elecraft, Ten-Tec FlexRadio, and Kenwood along with more, and the complete list is available in the user community. Its salient features and benefits include built-in logbook, Favorites, Integrated DX cluster, Customizable ... - 19VX-2 Commander 1.1
Main features : - Edit/Move/Cut/Copy/Paste main memory channels and scan edge memories - Edit Memory Banks - Perform MARS/CAP and Freeband mods via software - Import/Export CSVs - Sort memories by tag or freq - Print memories - Import ARRL TravelPlus ...Freeware - 20PCConfigure 2.1
EFJohnson's PC Configure software is the most user-friendly programming software for public safety and service radio users. Program all of your EFJohnson mobile and portable radios quickly and easily with the same software package. Minimize your ... - 21CQ Callbook 2.5
CQ Callbook offers you instant access to current information on DXers, their QSL managers and addresses. Also gives you acces to DXCC lists, details of QSL bureaus, callsign prefixes, and a lot of other helpful HAM-information at your finger tips. The ...$19.95 - 22Sunrise Sunset 2.1
Sunrise Sunset is a program very easy to use.On the first run you will need to set your location on the configuration page. You can either input your latitude and longitude, or your Maidenhead Grid locator. One will compute the other. Select the unit ...Freeware - 23TRX-Manager 4.6
TRX-manager supports almost all the functions of up to 80 transceivers fully integrated in a comprehensive package for Radio Amateurs. TRX-Manager implements all these functions in conjunction with very fast monitoring and easier, more effective SW Listening, ...$79.00 - 24ARSVCOM 1.0
It also allows you to add a Virtual Com Port and emulate via this virtual com some other rotator models as Yaesu, Create, etc In this way, if your some program that supports some of those rotators, but are not supporting a Prosistel, will work with ...$25.49 - You have to install the Yaesu drivers before doing ANY of this. Again, let me repeat – no working drivers, no success. Go to Yaesu’s website and follow their instructions. When they’re installed in working, go to your Device Manager and check to see that you have two COM devices:
- You’re going to have to get audio to and from the rig. The biggest letdown of the FT-891 (there are a couple, but I still give this rig a great rating) is that the USB port doesn’t double as a sound card. The best solution is to get a breakout cable that takes the audio in/out from the DATA jack and gives you two 3.5mm audio jacks. From there you can plug them into the respective audio jacks on your computer. Unfortunately, my laptop has a TRRS plug for audio. I could just get a Y cable and be done with it, but I do like the idea of having two sound cards (built in and secondary) to separate computer sounds from radio audio (you don’t want the audio from YouTube going over the air) so I spent $10 and got a USB sound card. It’s basically just a USB port with audio IN/OUT, but works great for our purposes.
So as a proud owner of a Yaesu FT-891, I was excited to get it on the air for digital modes. However, there is little documentation out there on how to accomplish this. Additionally, the 891 is sort of in the middle of its Yaesu brethren – has USB CAT control unlike the 897/857/100, but not a full sound card like the 991/991A. Additionally, I was not able to find ANY documentation on how to set it up with FLDIGI (note – FLDIGI does not have a XML file for the 891. I’ll be setting it up to work with FLRIG and you can go from there.)
A couple of give-ins:
So, you got the drivers working (right?) and you’ve got the audio piped into your computer and vice versa. Now what? Lets get a USB cable connected. You’re going to need a cable with a Type A and B connector. Type A is the standard rectangular one you find on your computer. Type B is shaped like a house with a flat roof, or maybe hexagonal. It’s not mini or micro. If you turn your 891 around you’ll see what I mean.
Mac Software For Yaesu Ft 891 Yaesu
You’ll also need to install FLRIG. The basics on how it works can be found at www.w1hkj.com/flrig-help/ and you can download it from https://sourceforge.net/projects/fldigi/files/
Once the application is installed you can go ahead and start it. Now we need to make some changes to the settings on the FT-891 so it will communicate with FLRIG. I want to thank Jay N1RWY for his work on the 991 that helped me get this going. You can find his original work at www.n1rwy.org/?p=157 .
Yaesu Ft 891 Radio
Alright – time to make some changes to the radio. Go ahead and go to the menu and make the following adjustments:
05-06 CAT RATE 4800
05-07 CAT TOT 100ms
05-08 CAT RTS Enable
07-11 CW FREQ DISPLAY DIRECT FREQ (not sure on this – just following N1RWY’s instructions)
062 Data Mode OTHERS (NOT PSK – change to OTHERS)
07-12 PC KEYING – RTS
08-03 OTHER DISP (SSB) = 1500 KHz
08-04 OTHER SHIFT (SSB) = 1500 KHz This widens the audio bandwidth
08-05 DATA LCUT FRED = OFF
08-07 DATA HCUT FREQ = OFF
08-09 DATA IN SELECT = REAR
08-10 DATA PTT SELECT = RTS
08-12 DATA BFO – USB
16-14 DATA GAIN – 5 (however you can adjust this once FLDIGI is working to meet your needs)
If you find some different settings that work or are an improvement, please post in the comments and I can always update this.
Next you can fire up FLRIG and make some changes there I’ll just post the screen shot with highlights because I’m lazy:
CONFIG > SETUP > TRANSCEIVER
Yaesu Ft-891 Reviews
Note – COM3 is the port my computer (An HP laptop running Windows 10) assigns the ENHANCED driver. The standard driver is COM4. You will want to use the ENHANCED driver for this. Go to your Device Manager to confirm what COM port is assigned to what driver (usually the ENHANCED driver is assigned the lower of the two and they are sequential)
Once you click on <INIT> the application should update and pull the current frequency from the VFO and display it on the FLRIG virtual VFO. From there everything should be self-explanatory. I’ll leave the linking of FLDIGI and FLRIG to the documentation provided with both apps.
Until next time, peace and 73,
Yaesu Ft 891 Manual
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