Which Digirig is best suited for Xeigu G90.... I want to use for JS8CALL

[jeff.waldrop]

I have already bought the Digirig Mobile and I believe it was for FT-891. Which one will work with the G90?

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[K0TX]

For G90 the best kit includes:

• Digirig Mobile in logic levels configuration: https://digirig.net/product/digirig-mobile/
• Transceiver cables: https://digirig.net/product/xiegu-g90-cords-digirig-mobile/
• One of the USB cables: https://digirig.net/product-category/cables/usb-cables/

Additionally, check out power cables available for your Xiegu radio: https://digirig.net/product-category/cables/power-cables/

You can use Digirig DR-891 with your G90 - this will give you audio and PTT (equivalent functionality of Digirig Lite). With this arrangement you can achieve serial CAT control by connecting Xiegu’s native blue dongle between the additional USB port on your computer and G90’s head unit.

[jeff.waldrop]

THX Denis,

I ordered the following, this am, with the Xeigu G90 cables:

In 2021, I bought but never used this one (intended to use with FT-891):

[K0TX]

The Digirig in your new order is the similar functionality as the one you got in 2021. You can use either of the two with G90 or FT-891.

There is now a specialized version of interface for FT-891, the difference is that it allows to have a complete integration with the computer via a single USB connection - something that requires two connections with the regular Digirig Mobile. More on that here:

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…