# \#hardware-dr-891 **URL:** https://forum.digirig.net/tag/hardware-dr-891/444.md [Latest](https://forum.digirig.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.digirig.net/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.digirig.net/tags.md) --- ## [iFTX, Lightning iPhone, FT-891, and DR-891](https://forum.digirig.net/t/iftx-lightning-iphone-ft-891-and-dr-891/10358)
**Author:** [@VA3FYB](https://forum.digirig.net/u/VA3FYB)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/iftx-lightning-iphone-ft-891-and-dr-891/10358 "2026-07-23T14:44:54Z")
As the title says, I have an iPhone 13 Pro Max (Lightning), and an FT-891 rig hooked up to the DR-891. I want to know if anyone has had success with this specific combination (not necessarily the phone model, but an iPh… --- ## [WSJT-X FT8 \*Frequency Drift\* Isssue w/ FT-891 & DR-891](https://forum.digirig.net/t/wsjt-x-ft8-frequency-drift-isssue-w-ft-891-dr-891/10481)
**Author:** [@VA3FYB](https://forum.digirig.net/u/VA3FYB)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/wsjt-x-ft8-frequency-drift-isssue-w-ft-891-dr-891/10481 "2026-05-17T19:51:06Z")
Issue: Either in Split or Fake-It mode, doesnt matter, the frequency will shift up or down accordingly during Tx, but intermittently will not shift back up/down to the Rx/Dial frequency. This will cause the dial frequenc… --- ## [Ubuntu 25.10 - Digirig 891 not attached to /dev/ffyUSBx](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ubuntu-25-10-digirig-891-not-attached-to-dev-ffyusbx/10277)
**Author:** [@Ravi](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Ravi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 3:21am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ubuntu-25-10-digirig-891-not-attached-to-dev-ffyusbx/10277 "2026-02-04T03:21:04Z")
Hello, digirig 891 is not attached to /dev/ttyUSBx sudo mesg -w shows: \[23399.170625\] usb 3-1: new high-speed USB device number 34 using xhci\_hcd \[23399.294611\] usb 3-1: New USB device found, idVendor=0424, idProduct… --- ## [Digirig DR891 Mac doesn't see serial port](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-dr891-mac-doesnt-see-serial-port/9722)
**Author:** [@ik0rnr](https://forum.digirig.net/u/ik0rnr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-dr891-mac-doesnt-see-serial-port/9722 "2025-10-03T15:23:18Z")
Hello, I received the Digirig DR-891 today. I connected it to both my Mac and PC, but only the sound card is recognised; the COM ports are not visible. If I connect the FT-891’s USB port directly to the PC or Mac, it wor… --- ## [Can the digirig for the FT-891 be used with the G90](https://forum.digirig.net/t/can-the-digirig-for-the-ft-891-be-used-with-the-g90/9368)
**Author:** [@ranger1](https://forum.digirig.net/u/ranger1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/can-the-digirig-for-the-ft-891-be-used-with-the-g90/9368 "2025-08-01T14:39:16Z")
I have the digirig 891 set up. My buddy is coming over this weekend to help me get it set up. I also have a G 90. Is there a separate unit for the G 90??? --- ## [FT891 Transmit Side Tone](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft891-transmit-side-tone/5730)
**Author:** [@Ve3isb](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Ve3isb)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2025, 1:39am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft891-transmit-side-tone/5730 "2025-03-20T01:39:39Z")
Ft 891 Transmit side tone? I purchased a digirig for ft-891. Setup and on the air with ease. My only issue is when I transmit I can hear what I call a side tone. (Transmit tone). Is there a program function that I need… --- ## [FTM-200 w/DR-891, VaraFM & Winlink](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ftm-200-w-dr-891-varafm-winlink/5360)
**Author:** [@EdParry](https://forum.digirig.net/u/EdParry)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 4:43am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ftm-200-w-dr-891-varafm-winlink/5360 "2025-02-13T04:43:52Z")
This a bit different from Mark KM6ZPO’s post (Direwolf). Having challenges getting VARA FM to open COM6. Running WinLink on Windows 10. No response to the TX test tone. The DR-891 works with my FT-891 just fine & uses C… --- ## [Digirig DR-891 Vox](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-dr-891-vox/5335)
**Author:** [@Yoram\_Rotbach](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Yoram_Rotbach)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 11:20pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-dr-891-vox/5335 "2025-02-07T23:20:48Z")
Hi, What is the procedure to disable DR-891 Vox function? Do I have to cut a trace? 73 Yoram 4Z1YR --- ## [DR-891 or cables for FT-891](https://forum.digirig.net/t/dr-891-or-cables-for-ft-891/3932)
**Author:** [@frrobert](https://forum.digirig.net/u/frrobert)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2024, 4:02am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/dr-891-or-cables-for-ft-891/3932 "2024-11-05T04:02:40Z")
I am planning on purchasing a FT-891. I currently use a Linux laptop to run WSJTX mostly for FT8 and Pat winlink with a VARA modem for winlink email. I have a digirig mobile sitting on the shelf and I was planning on j… --- ## [DR-891 w/ JS8Call MacOS not Detecting](https://forum.digirig.net/t/dr-891-w-js8call-macos-not-detecting/4513)
**Author:** [@JS8Mac](https://forum.digirig.net/u/JS8Mac)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2024, 2:17am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/dr-891-w-js8call-macos-not-detecting/4513 "2024-09-29T02:17:25Z")
I recently got a DR-891 to experiment with JS8 call with my FT-891. Cables came super fast and look great. I have installed JS8 Call and all the driver on my Macbook. My issue is that when I try to test the Cat control, … --- ## [DR-891 and power slider ALC issues](https://forum.digirig.net/t/dr-891-and-power-slider-alc-issues/4215)
**Author:** [@bakerc](https://forum.digirig.net/u/bakerc)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/dr-891-and-power-slider-alc-issues/4215 "2024-08-24T17:19:00Z")
Long-time user of Digirig with WSJT-X, just got the DR-891. Got PTT working by selecting CAT instead of RTS. When trying to set the power slider (using Tune button), the power must be set about halfway up and gives a ve… --- ## [I'm looking for the manual for my new dr-891. Can't configure CAT control](https://forum.digirig.net/t/im-looking-for-the-manual-for-my-new-dr-891-cant-configure-cat-control/4091)
**Author:** [@N2JHR](https://forum.digirig.net/u/N2JHR)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 4:25am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/im-looking-for-the-manual-for-my-new-dr-891-cant-configure-cat-control/4091 "2024-08-04T04:25:25Z")
I’ve got send/receive and audio configured so it’s working but missing CAT control. The QR code on the inside of the box just takes me to the digirig site. Can you provide a link or point me in the right direction? --- ## [DR-891 Sound card lost speakers on USB-C](https://forum.digirig.net/t/dr-891-sound-card-lost-speakers-on-usb-c/3888)
**Author:** [@ac8hz](https://forum.digirig.net/u/ac8hz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2024, 12:08pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/dr-891-sound-card-lost-speakers-on-usb-c/3888 "2024-07-03T12:08:42Z")
I have a new DR-891 and was setting the setting in mu Win 11 computer. Using a USB-c to C cable at first i had both the USB speaker and USB mic in system. At some point my computer lost the USB Speaker. it shows up if I … --- ## [No PTT on new Digirig DR-891](https://forum.digirig.net/t/no-ptt-on-new-digirig-dr-891/3856)
**Author:** [@NQ7K](https://forum.digirig.net/u/NQ7K)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 10:50am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/no-ptt-on-new-digirig-dr-891/3856 "2024-06-28T10:50:19Z")
Greetings, Subject line says it all…while I do have CAT control none of the PTT settings will key the radio. I also tried swapping the audio cable and I took the DR apart and checked the pads on the circuit board. Any …