891 cable workaround?

[tmatney98]

Im using th fc-50 (tuner) with my 891. Whats the cable work around for cat ctl?

[tmatney98]

Will the fc-39 cable work for the digirig? Im hoping its cctl and data in one…

[K0TX]

Trevor,
Please describe your current cable connections.

With FT-891 Digirig isn’t involved in serial CAT control because the radio doesn’t expose the serial lines and instead it uses it’s own USB connection for it.

Cables for Yaesu FT-891

Unlike other transceivers in FT-8xx lineup, Yaesu FT-891 does not expose the serial interface lines and instead implements serial CAT internally via its own USB connection. Only the cable with MiniDin6 connector is needed on the transceiver side. Plugged into Digirig’s audio port it takes care of minimum feature set required for digital modes: audio and PTT. The PTT switch is controlled via the RTS signal of Digirig’s COM port. The cable is available as part of Yaesu FT-8xx cables kit. If opt…

[tmatney98]

Thankyou for the info…this is a brand new radio for me and i was confused with the 2 din cable combo ft- 8xx cables as to how that was going to work, but now i understand.

Thanks again for your help.

Trevor
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