# Why cant i get help?

**URL:** https://forum.digirig.net/t/why-cant-i-get-help/2223
**Category:** Uncategorized
**Tags:** os-windows, troubleshoot-usb
**Created:** [August 25, 2023, 5:51pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/why-cant-i-get-help/2223 "2023-08-25T17:51:06Z")
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### Author: ![K0TX](https://forum.digirig.net/user_avatar/forum.digirig.net/k0tx/32/3_2.png) [@K0TX](https://forum.digirig.net/u/K0TX)
#### Post date: [August 29, 2023, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/why-cant-i-get-help/2223/13 "2023-08-29T14:28:47Z")

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Mike,  
If you need help setting up fldigi, please start a new thread providing the screenshots of the configuration. If you are new to digital modes on HF, I generally recommend starting with the setup of WSJT-X.

This post gives the summary of FT-891’s specifics:

> [@Cables for Yaesu FT-891](https://forum.digirig.net/t/cables-for-yaesu-ft-891/16):
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> 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](https://digirig.net/product/yaesu-ft-8xx-cords-for-digirig-mobile/). If opt…

Other posts related to this transceiver model:

[https://forum.digirig.net/tag/yaesu-ft-891](https://forum.digirig.net/tag/yaesu-ft-891)

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