# Transceivers that do not require external sound card
**URL:** https://forum.digirig.net/t/transceivers-that-do-not-require-external-sound-card/725
**Category:** Uncategorized
**Tags:** icom-ic-7300, yaesu-ft-991a, icom-ic-705, xiegu-x6100
**Created:** [December 23, 2022, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/transceivers-that-do-not-require-external-sound-card/725 "2022-12-23T18:08:11Z")
**Posts on this page:** 14
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### Author:  [@K0TX](https://forum.digirig.net/u/K0TX)
#### Post date: [December 23, 2022, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/transceivers-that-do-not-require-external-sound-card/725/1 "2022-12-23T18:08:11Z")
I’m regularly getting questions about Digirig cables/configuration for the transceivers that already have soundcard/CAT onboard and do not require any additional hardware for digital modes. The frequently mentioned models are:
- ICOM IC-705
- ICOM IC-7100
- ICOM IC-7200
- ICOM IC-7300
- ICOM IC-7600
- ICOM IC-7610
- ICOM IC-9700
- Yaesu FT-991A
- Yaesu FT-710
- Yaesu FTX-1
- Yaesu FTDX10
- Yaesu FTDX3000
- Kenwood TS-890S
- Xiegu X6100
- Xiegu X6200
Please suggest the additions to the list and I’ll maintain it.
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### Author:  [@VA3MCT](https://forum.digirig.net/u/VA3MCT)
#### Post date: [December 26, 2022, 4:53am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/transceivers-that-do-not-require-external-sound-card/725/2 "2022-12-26T04:53:31Z")
I own a Yaesu FT991 and whilst a lot can be done through the USB connection for audio and CAT control (PSK, FT8/4, SSTV and all those kinds of modes work fine), there is one area where you need an external soundcard modem, VARA FM Wideband. VARA on HF is fine.
This link will explain more [Configuring the FT 991A for 9600 bps FM packet · rfrht/FT-991A Wiki · GitHub](https://github.com/rfrht/FT-991A/wiki/Configuring-the-FT-991A-for-9600-bps-FM-packet) and much better than me trying to re-explain it all.
I believe this is a similar issue on the ICOM VHF/UHF radios, but I have no details on that, just hearsay.
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### Author:  [@Gil](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Gil)
#### Post date: [December 27, 2022, 7:10am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/transceivers-that-do-not-require-external-sound-card/725/3 "2022-12-27T07:10:41Z")
Hi I would suggest the yaesu ftdx3000 our ft950 which I am having trouble configuring cheers
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### Author:  [@Gil](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Gil)
#### Post date: [December 27, 2022, 7:15am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/transceivers-that-do-not-require-external-sound-card/725/4 "2022-12-27T07:15:23Z")
How to setup ft950 or ftdx3000 using Ubuntu 22.04
Gil ZL4CU
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### Author:  [@KI0KY](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KI0KY)
#### Post date: [December 28, 2022, 12:56am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/transceivers-that-do-not-require-external-sound-card/725/5 "2022-12-28T00:56:26Z")
I suggest the IC7100.
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### Author:  [@AJ6OH](https://forum.digirig.net/u/AJ6OH)
#### Post date: [March 20, 2023, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/transceivers-that-do-not-require-external-sound-card/725/6 "2023-03-20T22:27:00Z")
While the ICOM IC-7100 has soundcard/CAT on board, its bandwidth in DATA mode is limited and fixed to the default value of 300 Hz to 2700 Hz, which makes it less than ideal for VARA FM WIDE. Would a Digirig and the “9600 baud cable for Yaesu, ICOM, Kenwood” get around that limitation?
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### Author:  [@K0TX](https://forum.digirig.net/u/K0TX)
#### Post date: [March 20, 2023, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/transceivers-that-do-not-require-external-sound-card/725/7 "2023-03-20T22:40:04Z")
Yes, with Digirig you should have access to full bandwidth.
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### Author:  [@HNK1993](https://forum.digirig.net/u/HNK1993)
#### Post date: [November 3, 2025, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/transceivers-that-do-not-require-external-sound-card/725/8 "2025-11-03T14:52:25Z")
So what connection do I use with my XIEGU X6200?
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### Author:  [@K0TX](https://forum.digirig.net/u/K0TX)
#### Post date: [November 3, 2025, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/transceivers-that-do-not-require-external-sound-card/725/9 "2025-11-03T17:13:38Z")
For XIEGU X6200 use a USB-C cable to connect your transceiver directly to the computer. No eternal interface is necessary.
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### Author:  [@HNK1993](https://forum.digirig.net/u/HNK1993)
#### Post date: [November 3, 2025, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/transceivers-that-do-not-require-external-sound-card/725/10 "2025-11-03T17:48:01Z")
Awesome thank you so much.
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### Author:  [@NXSmith](https://forum.digirig.net/u/NXSmith)
#### Post date: [November 5, 2025, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/transceivers-that-do-not-require-external-sound-card/725/11 "2025-11-05T19:54:20Z")
Kenwood TS890S
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### Author:  [@K5NAA](https://forum.digirig.net/u/K5NAA)
#### Post date: [December 16, 2025, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/transceivers-that-do-not-require-external-sound-card/725/12 "2025-12-16T15:28:31Z")
I am purchasing a Xiegu x6200 and as noted it has internal soundcard.
However, the Digirig has better performance across the reviews then x6200.
Therefore which Digirig with USB C cable is best for me? Settings for Linux Ubuntu 24v through 26v
Thank you in advance for your response!
73,
Nan
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### Author:  [@K0TX](https://forum.digirig.net/u/K0TX)
#### Post date: [December 16, 2025, 7:44pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/transceivers-that-do-not-require-external-sound-card/725/13 "2025-12-16T19:44:55Z")
Nan,
In the absence of the proper accessory port in X6200, you’ll have to interface trough mic/speaker ports as described here for X6100:
[Digirig lite with Xiegu 6100 - Digirig Forum](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-lite-with-xiegu-6100/9682)
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### Author:  [@K5NAA](https://forum.digirig.net/u/K5NAA)
#### Post date: [December 16, 2025, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/transceivers-that-do-not-require-external-sound-card/725/14 "2025-12-16T19:57:45Z")
Thank you so much for your time and response!