Hi guys. I am thinking about to buy the digirig. But before I buy it I would like to ask a question:
I am planning to use this digirig for POTA activities.
Therefore I use the the Yaesu FT-891 and would like to work in FT8 with my android cell phone.
Is there a manual or basically is it working? And if yes, how?
Kind regards,
Dirk
DO1EDK
I do not have your radio, but there is a manual:
Digirig DR-891 Setup Manual – digirig
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Maybe you didn´t read my question carefully. The normal setup manual is already been readed. But the special question I asked is not answered in this manual.
the 891 is out of my area of expertise but i will answer your question in relation to:
android phone + pota
that’s me;
i use a samsung galaxy s7 active phone with xiegu x5105 and g90 for pota activations.
i use ft8cn android app and it works fine business.
it can change bands and log contacts in addition to simply decoding and encoding ft8.
since my xiegu do no have a usb port, i use the “digirig mobile” unit.
(i have also used a direct audio cable for in/out and another cable from the phone usb jack to xiegu ‘CAT’ port with success)
i have NO experience with the “digirig dr-891” unit which is intended to make use of the ft-891 built in usb port.
so in summary;
digirig mobile + android phone + ft8cn + xiegu 5105/g90 absolutely operational for FT8 POTA activating
(with the caveat of ‘what does my android phone actually support?’ i.e. 3.5mm jack or usb soundcard support)
i’m sorry that’s all i can help with
good luck
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