# \#mode-ft8

**URL:** https://forum.digirig.net/tag/mode-ft8/61.md

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## [FT8 using Digirig-Mobile, a FT-450D, Linux Mint WSJTX](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft8-using-digirig-mobile-a-ft-450d-linux-mint-wsjtx/10727)

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**Author:** [@Alfred\_Goldsmith](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Alfred_Goldsmith)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 7:10am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft8-using-digirig-mobile-a-ft-450d-linux-mint-wsjtx/10727 "2026-09-28T07:10:29Z")

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FT8-Digirig-FT450D-Linux-by-K6EMW.pdf (1021.6 KB)

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## [Cable for Icom IC-705 and Mobile FT8](https://forum.digirig.net/t/cable-for-icom-ic-705-and-mobile-ft8/10725)

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**Author:** [@KB0RB](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KB0RB)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 3:19am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/cable-for-icom-ic-705-and-mobile-ft8/10725 "2026-09-28T03:19:16Z")

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Hi there, folks! I’m Jon KB0RB and the creator of Greyline FT8 (https://greylineft8.com) - a new iOS native app for working FT8/FT4 digital modes from your iPad or iPhone. My app relies entirely on VOX activation circu…

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## [At last! FT8 on iPad & iPhone! And it’s a great experience with GreylineFT8 And Digirig Lite](https://forum.digirig.net/t/at-last-ft8-on-ipad-iphone-and-it-s-a-great-experience-with-greylineft8-and-digirig-lite/10659)

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**Author:** [@VK2AWN](https://forum.digirig.net/u/VK2AWN)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/at-last-ft8-on-ipad-iphone-and-it-s-a-great-experience-with-greylineft8-and-digirig-lite/10659 "2026-09-28T00:47:28Z")

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Hello, I’ve finally got FT8 working well on my iPad thanks to a new app and a Digirig Lite. I’ve written it up in the following post. Andrew Vk2awn.net

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## [F8 problems , total fustration](https://forum.digirig.net/t/f8-problems-total-fustration/10668)

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**Author:** [@stargazer1936](https://forum.digirig.net/u/stargazer1936)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/f8-problems-total-fustration/10668 "2026-08-14T20:14:01Z")

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I have an ic-7600 , loaded ft8 , loaded proper driver, proper fields entered in General, Radio, Audio modes. I am on net time for sync. I received contacts in band activity but no contact when I activate cat tab it shows…

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## [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)

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**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")

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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…

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## [Android Software](https://forum.digirig.net/t/android-software/141)

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**Author:** [@AusMan](https://forum.digirig.net/u/AusMan)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/android-software/141 "2025-01-28T18:52:20Z")

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ok, I want to use my Android Phone connected to FT3D. Is there an application like flmsg which will support the uart drivers for RTS? Or basically have to use VOX ?

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## [DR-891 Compatible running WSJT-X with Ten-Tec Eagle](https://forum.digirig.net/t/dr-891-compatible-running-wsjt-x-with-ten-tec-eagle/4865)

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**Author:** [@Earl\_Markey](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Earl_Markey)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2024, 2:16am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/dr-891-compatible-running-wsjt-x-with-ten-tec-eagle/4865 "2024-11-28T02:16:53Z")

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I can confirm the USB interface of the DR-891 and Yaesu DIN5 cable https://digirig.net/product/yaesu-din5-cables/ works with the Ten Tec Eagle 599. This should also work with the Argonaut VI Model 539. I can also confirm…

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## [Yaesu FTM-100D with WSJT-X](https://forum.digirig.net/t/yaesu-ftm-100d-with-wsjt-x/4750)

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**Author:** [@Rodger\_C](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Rodger_C)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2024, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/yaesu-ftm-100d-with-wsjt-x/4750 "2024-11-05T19:36:54Z")

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Brand new to FT8. Just got my Digirig equipment for my Yaesu FTM100D and have been trying to get it setup for the last 8 hours and just can’t seem to get it to work. Tried following all of the instructions here and on …

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## [Digirig and FT-100D](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-and-ft-100d/1855)

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**Author:** [@KM3AGN](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KM3AGN)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2024, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-and-ft-100d/1855 "2024-01-31T19:17:53Z")

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In my honeymoon phase still in ham radio (licensed tech in Nov 2022 and general in Feb 2023) and just barely getting into digital modes. I have a tentec argosy and am borrowing a yaesu ft-100d from my local club to try a…

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## [Digirig Lite 1.2 w/ iOS + USB-C to Lightning adapter?](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-lite-1-2-w-ios-usb-c-to-lightning-adapter/3853)

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**Author:** [@KQ4QCM](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KQ4QCM)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 1:43am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-lite-1-2-w-ios-usb-c-to-lightning-adapter/3853 "2024-08-10T01:43:32Z")

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Has anyone tried the Digirig Lite 1.2 with iOS and a USB-C \> Lightning adapter like this one? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG197TYR I’d like to to use the DR Lite w/ the Radiomail (for winlink) and iFTx (for FT8) iOS ap…

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## [Digirig with FT8 Decoder App and iOS](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-with-ft8-decoder-app-and-ios/55)

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**Author:** [@va3mzd](https://forum.digirig.net/u/va3mzd)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-with-ft8-decoder-app-and-ios/55 "2024-01-30T17:32:35Z")

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I tested a Digirig with the iOS Ft8 Decoder app on my iPad. I used my FT-818 radio and was able to get consistent decodes on the iPad. I could not transmit however. The app developer suggests that the VOX needs to to st …

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## [FT8 or JS8Call over FM?](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft8-or-js8call-over-fm/523)

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**Author:** [@filmnikon](https://forum.digirig.net/u/filmnikon)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft8-or-js8call-over-fm/523 "2023-07-22T19:57:13Z")

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I was reading the digirig article called “VHF/UHF Digital Modes with budget HTs” (link below) and was wondering if it is suggesting that digital modes such as FT8 and JS8Call be used over the “channelized” FM transmit ca…

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## [FT8 on Yaesu HT FT-65R](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft8-on-yaesu-ht-ft-65r/1470)

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**Author:** [@AI7OZ](https://forum.digirig.net/u/AI7OZ)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2023, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft8-on-yaesu-ht-ft-65r/1470 "2023-04-13T16:14:04Z")

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Can you run FT8 on a FM HT such as my Yaesu FT-65? If so how would you set up the WSTJ-x program for my FT-65R?
