Get your Yaesu FT-891 set up for digital modes with Digirig DR-891 by following these detailed setup instructions.
Digirig DR-891 Setup Manual
Choosing Digirig Model
There are now several models of Digirig interface – each optimized for a range of use cases. Here we’ll go over features and differences making it easier for you to choose a perfect match for your typical operating scenarios.
Selecting Digirig Mobile Serial Configuration
Now that you are considering Digirig Mobile for your kit, you may be puzzled by the “CAT Config” selection in the product listing. Here you’ll find answers to the frequently asked questions on the topic of Digirig configuration.
Digirig Transceiver Compatibility
Do I need Digirig for my radio? What items should I order? Which Digirig configuration should I get?
Getting Started with Digirig Mobile
Maybe you read the manuals cover-to-cover, maybe you spend all day trying every possible option before reluctantly opening the documentation. Regardless, if you are a first time owner of a Digirig unit – this post is for you.
Digirig Mobile Rev 1.9
After about a year of intense fine tuning Digirig Mobile went through nine revisions and it is now ready to graduate into higher volume production. Let’s take a look at the specifics.
Troubleshooting Digital Modes
Digirig is often described as turnkey, just works and plug-n-play, however your mileage may vary. There is no shortage of complexity in radio even before we add computers. Such complexity makes this hobby a delightful bottomless pit of learning. It also leaves plenty of room for things to not work out-of-the-box.
Understanding Rig Control Options
Diversity is beautiful. Let’s look at all the rig control options we encounter in modern and classic amateur radio transceivers and the ways to realize their best potential for digital modes and remote operation.
VHF/UHF Digital Modes with budget HTs
Enjoy the digital modes such as FT8, JS8Call, SSTV and many more over VHF/UHF using an inexpensive amateur radio transceiver.
CAT Controls Stability And Rig Control Middleware
I vividly remember the struggle with rig control errors and PTT that seemingly developed the mind of its own. In many cases the reason for unstable behavior of otherwise correctly configured serial CAT interface is RFI.