# Hint for DR and the FT2980
**URL:** https://forum.digirig.net/t/hint-for-dr-and-the-ft2980/587
**Category:** Uncategorized
**Tags:** yaesu-ft-2980r, yaesu-ft-2980
**Created:** [November 22, 2022, 9:24am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/hint-for-dr-and-the-ft2980/587 "2022-11-22T09:24:22Z")
**Posts on this page:** 11
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### Author:  [@Domemt](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Domemt)
#### Post date: [November 22, 2022, 9:24am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/hint-for-dr-and-the-ft2980/587/1 "2022-11-22T09:24:22Z")
I did have an issue with the DR, patch cable and the 2980. I went into the menu and increased mic gain to 9. Works great.
I do not like it because I have to take cables on and off to go between phone and WL. Why I got the FTM6000 with it’s Digi port. But the cables provide me with backup in case that rig goes RIP…
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### Author:  [@K0TX](https://forum.digirig.net/u/K0TX)
#### Post date: [November 22, 2022, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/hint-for-dr-and-the-ft2980/587/2 "2022-11-22T16:17:10Z")
Dominic,
Do you refer to RJ-12 cable:
> **[Yaesu RJ-12 Cable for Digirig Mobile](https://digirig.net/product/yaesu-rj12-cable/)**
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> Digirig Mobile Rev 1.6+ data modes cable for Mobile Yaesu transceivers using RJ-12 mic jack and 3.5mm TRS speaker connector.
Additionally to mic gain, another option is to increase the output level of Digirig’s playback device in the Control Panel.
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### Author:  [@Domemt](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Domemt)
#### Post date: [November 22, 2022, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/hint-for-dr-and-the-ft2980/587/3 "2022-11-22T17:53:19Z")
Cable:. Spot on.
VARA FM settings: Did self tune. The program said: APPROVED!
Passed WL great. Leaving stuff alone.
Thanks for suggestions
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### Author:  [@KE8PIP](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KE8PIP)
#### Post date: [November 28, 2022, 2:49am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/hint-for-dr-and-the-ft2980/587/4 "2022-11-28T02:49:30Z")
I got a short rj12 patch cable ran that to a rj12 splitter, DR on one side hand mic to other side of splitter. Seems to be working but will do more tests. Eliminated having to swap cables, only thing to remember is to swap to the other band im using for voice and back to the band for digital. Im running a tyt th 9800
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### Author:  [@KK7CXF](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KK7CXF)
#### Post date: [December 2, 2022, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/hint-for-dr-and-the-ft2980/587/5 "2022-12-02T16:31:14Z")
I have a DR working some other radios, I really like how it just works. Was going to order another one for my FT2980. Looks like the standard Logic Levels DR is the one to get for the FT. Am I correct?
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### Author:  [@K0TX](https://forum.digirig.net/u/K0TX)
#### Post date: [December 2, 2022, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/hint-for-dr-and-the-ft2980/587/6 "2022-12-02T16:38:05Z")
Happy to hear you are enjoying your Digirig.
Yes, logic levels (or any other configuration ) will work for FT2980. The serial CAT interface is not utilized with this transceiver.
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### Author:  [@k5rfo](https://forum.digirig.net/u/k5rfo)
#### Post date: [February 27, 2023, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/hint-for-dr-and-the-ft2980/587/7 "2023-02-27T15:05:03Z")
Any details on the cable hookups on the FT-2980? Does the mono plug go to the back of the radio, or to the audio port on the digirig?
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### Author:  [@Domemt](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Domemt)
#### Post date: [February 27, 2023, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/hint-for-dr-and-the-ft2980/587/8 "2023-02-27T16:38:07Z")
The TRRS goes to audio on the DR. Other goes back of the rig
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### Author:  [@leigh](https://forum.digirig.net/u/leigh)
#### Post date: [July 15, 2023, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/hint-for-dr-and-the-ft2980/587/9 "2023-07-15T19:49:37Z")
I’ve got a DigiRig set for Logic Levels control, a Yaesu FT-2980, and the RJ-12 Cable from DigiRig to connect them.
The audio input is working when viewed in my digital mode software. However, I am unclear how to set up the PTT control (like in WSJT-X and JS8Call software).
Which PTT method (DTR, RTS, ???) would I use, and do I have to set the Force Control Lines options?
Thank you for any help with this.
For reference, I’m attaching a screenshot of what the Settings panel looks like in WSJT-X, when it’s set for a different radio. The FT-2980 radio does not appear on the list of “Rig” options in this software.
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### Author:  [@K0TX](https://forum.digirig.net/u/K0TX)
#### Post date: [July 17, 2023, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/hint-for-dr-and-the-ft2980/587/10 "2023-07-17T15:20:37Z")
“PTT Method” should be set to RTS of Digirig’s serial port.
“Rig” should be set to NONE unless you have additional cabling for CAT control. This would be a separate cable between Digirig’s serial port and your CAT-capable transceiver. The RJ12 cable discussed in this thread handles audio and PTT and plugs in Digirig’s socket labeled “audio”.
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### Author:  [@Domemt](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Domemt)
#### Post date: [November 2, 2023, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/hint-for-dr-and-the-ft2980/587/11 "2023-11-02T21:01:01Z")
It is time for all the majors to put a computer data port on their mobiles. With WL being very popular!