# Yaesu FT-100D: what do I need for FT-8 operation? **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Tags:** yaesu-ft-100\ **Created:** [January 31, 2026, 1:00pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/yaesu-ft-100d-what-do-i-need-for-ft-8-operation/10278 "2026-01-31T13:00:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ve2ckn](https://forum.digirig.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/858c86/32.png) [@ve2ckn](https://forum.digirig.net/u/ve2ckn)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2026, 1:00pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/yaesu-ft-100d-what-do-i-need-for-ft-8-operation/10278/1 "2026-01-31T13:00:14Z")
hello everyone,i am new on FT8,i dont know what to buy as equipment with my FT100D.i already have an FC-20 Auto tuner .W10 as O/s.Can you advise me what intrface,cable i need? thanks.Gervais ve2ckn ---
**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:** [January 31, 2026, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/yaesu-ft-100d-what-do-i-need-for-ft-8-operation/10278/2 "2026-01-31T17:43:06Z")
The recommended kit for FT-100D is: - Digirig Mobile in Logic Levels configuration: [https://digirig.net/product/digirig-mobile/](https://digirig.net/product/digirig-mobile/) - Transceiver cables: [https://digirig.net/product/yaesu-ft-8xx-cables/](https://digirig.net/product/yaesu-ft-8xx-cables/) - One of the USB cables: [https://digirig.net/product-category/cables/usb-cables/](https://digirig.net/product-category/cables/usb-cables/) ---
**Author:** ![ve2ckn](https://forum.digirig.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/858c86/32.png) [@ve2ckn](https://forum.digirig.net/u/ve2ckn)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2026, 11:48pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/yaesu-ft-100d-what-do-i-need-for-ft-8-operation/10278/3 "2026-01-31T23:48:06Z")
hummm.but i am also using the Yeasu FC-20 automatic Antenna tuner,i am not sure i will be able to connect the Digirig cable??? ---
**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:** [February 1, 2026, 12:27am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/yaesu-ft-100d-what-do-i-need-for-ft-8-operation/10278/4 "2026-02-01T00:27:56Z")
If the serial connection is optional. If it is occupied by the tuner cable, you can still use Digirig with just an audio connection. You’ll just need to set the radio to the operating frequency manually. ---
**Author:** ![ve2ckn](https://forum.digirig.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/858c86/32.png) [@ve2ckn](https://forum.digirig.net/u/ve2ckn)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2026, 12:57am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/yaesu-ft-100d-what-do-i-need-for-ft-8-operation/10278/5 "2026-02-01T00:57:43Z")
FT-8 is new for me,i have to idea what are the frequencies si i want to keep my tuner for the moment.what software is recommanded these days for FT8 ? w10 here as OS. thanks gervais ---
**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:** [February 1, 2026, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/yaesu-ft-100d-what-do-i-need-for-ft-8-operation/10278/6 "2026-02-01T23:57:42Z")
Gervais, The software you’ll need for FT8 is called WSJT-X: > **[WSJT Home Page](https://wsjt.sourceforge.io/wsjtx.html)** > > Software for Amateur Radio > Weak-Signal Communication The software lists the operating frequencies for various bands in its user interface. ---
**Author:** ![ve2ckn](https://forum.digirig.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/858c86/32.png) [@ve2ckn](https://forum.digirig.net/u/ve2ckn)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2026, 12:36am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/yaesu-ft-100d-what-do-i-need-for-ft-8-operation/10278/7 "2026-02-02T00:36:39Z")
thanks denis,well i think of selling all my things here including my FC20 and my ATAS100 and find a new radio with the FT8 hardware include n the radio. i have no idea what radio can be baught but my budget is not open as the Gov 🙂 . thank you again for the details. gervais ve2ckn ---
**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:** [February 2, 2026, 10:46pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/yaesu-ft-100d-what-do-i-need-for-ft-8-operation/10278/8 "2026-02-02T22:46:01Z")
There should be tons of first-generation IC-7300’s on the market well below $1000. ---
**Author:** ![ve2ckn](https://forum.digirig.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/858c86/32.png) [@ve2ckn](https://forum.digirig.net/u/ve2ckn)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2026, 12:36am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/yaesu-ft-100d-what-do-i-need-for-ft-8-operation/10278/9 "2026-02-03T00:36:42Z")
well,yes there are some,not that my FT100D is not good in fact i made a contact in Europe and my G5RV Junoir with just 55 watts but maybe i am good for a more recent model and a desktop too.73/s Gervais ve2ckn ---
**Author:** ![KK4JO](https://forum.digirig.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/ecae2f/32.png) [@KK4JO](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KK4JO)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2026, 5:31am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/yaesu-ft-100d-what-do-i-need-for-ft-8-operation/10278/10 "2026-10-29T05:31:47Z")
All you need is a USB-A to USB-B cable, period. I’ve been running that setup for years now successfully. 73, KK4JO ---
**Author:** ![KK4JO](https://forum.digirig.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/ecae2f/32.png) [@KK4JO](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KK4JO)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2026, 5:34am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/yaesu-ft-100d-what-do-i-need-for-ft-8-operation/10278/11 "2026-10-29T05:34:08Z")
Oops read that wrong! FTDX100D only needs USB cable. Ft-100 - there’s a Digirig setup.