# \#software-js8call **URL:** https://forum.digirig.net/tag/software-js8call/330.md [Latest](https://forum.digirig.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.digirig.net/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.digirig.net/tags.md) --- ## [Vara AC/HF waterfall only half but js8 waterfall fine](https://forum.digirig.net/t/vara-ac-hf-waterfall-only-half-but-js8-waterfall-fine/10599)
**Author:** [@Hrogers532](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Hrogers532)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 10:04am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/vara-ac-hf-waterfall-only-half-but-js8-waterfall-fine/10599 "2026-07-01T10:04:46Z")
Trying to trouble shoot some issues when it comes to connecting with other folks on VARA HF, a lot of times the connection is spotty then just dies all together. It’s happening enough to believe that maybe it’s an issue … --- ## [Kenwood TS-480SAT Setup](https://forum.digirig.net/t/kenwood-ts-480sat-setup/3776)
**Author:** [@KE0QWP](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KE0QWP)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/kenwood-ts-480sat-setup/3776 "2026-01-30T16:21:39Z")
I am having issues setting up the TS-480SAT with the digirig as I am not receiving audio into my computer from the radio. I have purchased the RS232 version 1.9 last fall and had issues getting it going. I put it away… --- ## [FT-891/DR-891 js8call and wsjtx troubles](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft-891-dr-891-js8call-and-wsjtx-troubles/6870)
**Author:** [@Douglas\_V\_KI7LIK](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Douglas_V_KI7LIK)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft-891-dr-891-js8call-and-wsjtx-troubles/6870 "2025-08-15T23:12:48Z")
On JS8 it can decode, but will not transmit when i try to respond. The program acts like it transmitting, but nothing happens with the radio. It decodes, but nothing else. In js8call, i can’t use the test cat or test … --- ## [FT857, JS8call, Mac](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft857-js8call-mac/5825)
**Author:** [@Rico\_DG5BQ](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Rico_DG5BQ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2025, 3:30am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft857-js8call-mac/5825 "2025-04-01T03:30:57Z")
Hi all, I have a strange problem: When connecting my FT-857 via digirig to WSJT-X on my Mac everything works just fine. But when trying to get it to work for JS8call I get the message: Rig failure Hamlib error: Comm… --- ## [JS8call test PTT on 891 switches from data to SSB](https://forum.digirig.net/t/js8call-test-ptt-on-891-switches-from-data-to-ssb/3526)
**Author:** [@Hrogers532](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Hrogers532)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2024, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/js8call-test-ptt-on-891-switches-from-data-to-ssb/3526 "2024-11-05T19:25:04Z")
I had everything configured a few months ago, then I put everything in storage. I pull the radio out, set everything up, and now every time I try to send a CQ/Heartbeat/Test PTT, it switches from data mode to single sid… --- ## [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, … --- ## [JS8 via Flrig to FT857 on Linux Cinnamon: Flrig works, JS8 Test CAT works; Test PTT doesn't](https://forum.digirig.net/t/js8-via-flrig-to-ft857-on-linux-cinnamon-flrig-works-js8-test-cat-works-test-ptt-doesnt/4403)
**Author:** [@kk6zsn](https://forum.digirig.net/u/kk6zsn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2024, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/js8-via-flrig-to-ft857-on-linux-cinnamon-flrig-works-js8-test-cat-works-test-ptt-doesnt/4403 "2024-09-12T16:37:54Z")
Running on Linux Cinnamon. Carefully followed KM4ACK YT on the install. Confirmed all packages installed. Flrig works the FT857. JS8Call works the CAT but not the Test PTT. Tripled checked the FY857 menu settings and am … --- ## [Struggling to get js8call working, hamlib error](https://forum.digirig.net/t/struggling-to-get-js8call-working-hamlib-error/4017)
**Author:** [@ih8censorship](https://forum.digirig.net/u/ih8censorship)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 8:47am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/struggling-to-get-js8call-working-hamlib-error/4017 "2024-07-23T08:47:47Z")
I’m trying to get my digirig to work for the first time, and i seem to be hitting a snag when it comes to getting the ptt to engage, here’s how I’m set up and the error that I keep getting, seems to be something to do wi… --- ## [Yaesu FT857D connection issues FLdigi & JS8Call](https://forum.digirig.net/t/yaesu-ft857d-connection-issues-fldigi-js8call/2723)
**Author:** [@yar](https://forum.digirig.net/u/yar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2023, 2:05am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/yaesu-ft857d-connection-issues-fldigi-js8call/2723 "2023-11-30T02:05:24Z")
Problem/questions on digital settings for Yaesu FT857D for “FLdigi” and “JS8Call”: RIG: Yaesu FT857D INTERFACE: Digirig (for FT857D) COMPUTER: Dell Latitude (running Windows 10) Downloaded and installed driver from Y…